Anybody with a GSEB (Golf Stroke Engineering Bachelor) or GSEM (Golf Stroke Engineering Master) after their names is a TGM "Authorized" Instructor. There are no "Certified" instructors.
I know Bill Castner has since earned a GSEB (we'll update the bio), and also I believe Brandon Ray . I'll check that out.
I hold the GSED (Golf Stroke Engineering Doctor), the highest designation that can be earned. Homer Kelley personally awarded me my GSEM after I spent a week with him in his Masters Class Jan 11-15, 1982.
Obviously, any individual who has earned Lynn Blake Certified Senior Instructor Status knows his stuff. This would include Dan Malizia, Curt Sanders and Rick Murphy (got to get Rick's bio up!). Also, LB Certified Master Instructors Ted Fort and Jeff Hull (who both also hold the GSEB but who could teach a GSEM class!).
For fear of oversight, I won't attempt list all the names of the amateurs posting here who could easily surpass the knowledge of most GSEB cubs and probably most GSEMs. However, I can't resist naming three (in alphabetical order): Bucket, Daryl and O.B. Left. I'd also put David Sandridge in that group. He's been around TGM for a long time and has sought out many of the great teachers. I sure wish he'd post more!
I have learned from all these gentleman, either through their posts here, videos in your vault, or posts on other sites. I just wanted to express my appreciation to them ALL for their selfless help, and many others here as well. Learning the book seems to be a long, arduous process, and would be impossible without you all. I hope someday I'll have learned enough to help some struggling professional the way you all have helped me! Thanks Guys!
Kevin
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I could be wrong. I have been before, and will be again.
BBax, Sligo33 and I are all PGA Members that got Authorized together. We had a great graduating class and graduation party .
And a great study group, daily in lounge. Cheers again to you both helping to make it a great week. Lots of laughs ,learning and we didn't need a New English interpreter.
As always, look forward to seeing you guys somewhere down the road.
BBax, Sligo33 and I are all PGA Members that got Authorized together. We had a great graduating class and graduation party .
For all, the LB Instructor designation, I believe will be the most sought after. My plan is to continue my TGM education along that pathway.
Both the PGA, The Golfing Machine teaching training systems have given me to good understanding of the golf swing and how to provide instruction. The experience I had at an LBG seminar (hosted by Rick Murphy and the Carolina section of the PGA)has lead me to my current belief.
For those wishing to further thier knowledge in Alignment Golf, your investment of time and money will pay off in great results in your understanding of the golf swingand in your own ball striking. As your knowledge of Alignment Golf, your ability to communicate these concepts to your students will help them improve at an accelerated rate.