Hi, I'm new here and have a couple of questions. I have watched the Tomasello videos that are downloadable on this site and on the Croker website. Are these the same ones you're talking about or are there others? I really enjoy watching this guy. He's deceased now, is that correct? Really too bad if so. Secondly, since I'm new to all of this, not golf, but TGM, would it be wise to buy the TGM book or should I wait awhile. I've heard it can be a difficult read for non technical dummies like me. Thanks alot.
Jerry
This site has two sets of Tomasello videos. I believe DG (Delaware Golf) provided the set that was shot in Australia.
The other set shot at Tomasello's facility was provided by Lee Dietrick.
Ed's correct...Tommy gave me the video from Australia in October of 1993. The video was shot in Australia in 1989. The video from the "Letter" series was shot at Tommy's Myrtle Beach studio 14 years ago.
Tommy's big thing was using right arm acceleration for both hitting and swinging...
Tommy passed away some time in the mid-90's, I don't know the exact date.
DG
Last edited by Delaware Golf : 05-07-2006 at 05:19 PM.
Thanks for the info. I believe he was a man I would like to have known. I'm sure there are many here who can shed light on TGM so I think I will order the book. There are so many methods out there being advertised as "The way to make golf easier and knock 12 strokes off your game in a week". I have only been working at this game for 11 years and at an 8 handicap I guess I haven't done too badly but when I play with guys who are 5 to scratch or better I realize just how lacking I am. It truly is a humbling game. Don't really see how anyone who plays golf could ever be snobbish. Thanks again for the information.
Jerry
Tommy's videos are really good. I've picked up so much good information on this site, (the short game video was PRICELESS.) There's something about Tommy's videos that just click. This thread is very timely as I fought some of the issues in the initial post that I just worked through this morning.
I apologize for not using the correct terminology, but previously I had worked on getting at impact fix at the top of the swing. In the Tomasello 'pivot' video he talkes about setting the impact fix as the first move, then pivoting. I tried it today and lost the push I that had haunted too many of my iron shots. Everything was dead straight from a 5-iron down.
And now I just read the 'swivel thread'....there is SO much I feel clueless on, but my golf swing has improved tremendously since getting on this site!!!
.... There are so many methods out there being advertised as "The way to make golf easier and knock 12 strokes off your game in a week". ...Jerry
Tommy is great to listen to ...in a video clip that I recently rec'd he had a great quote regarding all the so-called experts who write about golf mechanics...
"opinions are like noses...everyone has one...they all have holes in them...and they smell alot".
Not sure if it's an original...but it's a classic!
Yep, I've heard sayings similar to that but it wasn't noses if you know what I mean. I think he was being a gentleman. The only things I've seen of him are the vids here. Are any of you aware of others or any books? Thanks.
Jerry
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