Originally Posted by Yoda
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1. The mentor is Ben Doyle. He has trained many thousands of students and is not responsible for the regrettable behavior of a few.
2. Oh yes, there is hostility. An outright, abrasive hostility that is clearly evident in the recent finger-pointing, "you've just been beaten over the head" video of the major protagonist. It is the most hostile and divisive golf video ever filmed. In fact, it is without precedent in the game. And, oh yes, that hostility is born of frustration on a much deeper level...a level that has absolutely nothing to do with golf instruction, The Golfing Machine or even me. IMHO, of course.
3. The Canton video (of a first-and-last joint school) is a proprietary work. The school itself went well, but due to unforeseen circumstances, the video was delayed. Unfortunately, by the time the producer was able to complete his work, the "other side" had declared me their "enemy," and as you have correctly noted, was vowing to use the video to reveal "the truth," i.e., to see "who out-taught who at Canton." They would 'prove,' once and for all, who in fact was "the best." [As if anybody, other than themselves, actually cared.]
In other words, this video of a wonderful school was destined to become mere cannon fodder in the kangaroo courts they call "discussion and debate." The pre-game titter in the grandstands of their forums provided ample evidence of the coming mockery. There was no way I could let the school and its students be prostituted for that purpose.
I had hoped that time would provide a resolution to this problem. Instead, the blatant attacks and misrepresentations have continued and grown even worse. So, at least for now, the producer and I have absorbed the cost, shelved the video and that is that.
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1-Ben is our friend at LBG. I have a wonderful interview between Ben and Lynn- I plan to get on site.
2- By the time I got the video together- about 6 dvds worth. It became evident that one side wanted to use it as a destructive tool. I would not allow this. Maybe it was a blessing that I was delayed- but it was my call to file it away. I would not particapte in this. Does this suck? Blame me.
What was in it? Five outstanding AI's teaching a great group of students. Was one AI better than the others? Are steaks better than seafood? Is Ale bteer than Lager? Cheesecake or ice cream? What day is today? All five did great. All five honored Homer Kelley. But things changed. If Lynn or I knew the outcome- I would have never accepted the job.
I have posted some videos from Canton - 6b productions- a few more to come.
I don't know what the recent finger pointing is all about- I haven't been on that site since 2005.