Scrolling through a certain thread on another Forum, I found this from efnef, a long-time LBG Member. Frankly, it made me jealous! This is way to good to be kept under wraps, so I've lifted it and hand-carried it to its rightful home. This exerpt from a longer post addresses the oft-maligned language that Homer Kelley invented to properly define and explain his concepts of G.O.L.F. Thanks, efnef, for your insights. Great stuff!
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"Well, I don't understand all of the jargon and would love to see a TGM for dummies, myself. But I do understand the concept of using a jargon, or standardized language for teaching. For example, everyone in the plumbing industry knows a 4 inch centerset from an 8 inch widespread (these terms describe two of the more common faucet/fitting types and the appropriate drilling points in a sink/wall/counter to mount them and secure the water supplies). In health care, as another example, everyone knows that an ORIF is an open reduction internal fixation (a repair of a bone fracture achieved by making and incision, repairing/resetting the fractured bone, and then closing the insision with no externally placed hardware)."
"I think Homer was shooting for a precise/concise/uniform language that could be understood by all trained in it. For example the term, EXTENSOR ACTION, (6-B-1-D, the location in the book), describes the steady effort to straighten the bent right arm. Without going into detail, its effect on both the left and right arms is to maintain the structural integrity of the swing (eliminating "wobble", and preventing collapse of the swing)."
"Anywhoo, I ramble on. Homer never "forbade" any changes, or anyone writing their own take on his book. From what I have been told, he was well aware that the study of the game was an ongoing process. He published his own changes in 6 editions, and had extensive notes for a 7th edition at the time of his death."
Thanks Yoda. Ironically, if you were to dig back into your early posts on Chuck's site, you might find my first post to you. It was basically a whine/rant about how TGM was impossible to understand because it wasn't taught in "plain, everyday, easy to understand English." You response was similar to my own recent post that you include here. I thought about what you posted for a while, and it made sense because, as an RN, I communicate in a concise/precise telegraphic language meant to save time and leave no room for misunderstanding for those trained in medicine/pharmacology/health care.
Sooooooo..., in a very real sense, you have read your own words echoing back to you. And the wheel turns...
When I look at sheet music- I just scratch my head with all of its quarter notes, syncopation marks, accents, but, my daughter looks at it and hears music.
I still think that Homer Kelley’s genius will be recognized by his contribution of a ‘common language’ - perhaps more than anything else. Can’t teach without language.
1. Continue to advocate that TGM is for everyone, reading, studying, etc and CONTINUE to lose a significant amount of golfers.
2. Target TGM to Instructors and the Die Hards. Coach them to translate and provide common everyday applications.
3. I had thought that writing a plain English version of TGM was the ticket, but the longer I read and see what is happening, that won't be successful, in fact in the long run it would be counterproductive cause much will be lost in the translation to translation to translation which would be a natural outgrowth of this effort.
Best to adhere to Homer's advice, Instructors learn, Students find an AI to work with you through the journey.
Martee,
Chuck Evans premium content site is the "TGM for Dummies".
There are roughly 120 videos 1-2 minutes long explaining the essential components of TGM. Chuck continues to add new videos based on user requests.
This exerpt from a longer post addresses the oft-maligned language that Homer Kelley invented to properly define and explain his concepts of G.O.L.F. Thanks, efnef, for your insights. Great stuff!
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