I hope that the experts here continue to post on GEA. I first heard of TGM via GEA and FGI.com (which I never visit any more). Others will learn of TGM in the same way. Think of GEA as a pool of potential TGM advocates and ignore the baiters, as we all must on any internet forum.
Having stated this, it *is* a turn-off to the uninitiated when overly technical terms and numerical references are used on a non-TGM forum. I know, because I was turned off for a year. What brought me to TGM more than anything were the simplified explanations by Yoda Solo and the glowing reviews of the camp on Long Island. Speaking of Yoda Solo, may I know your handle on this forum? I wish to thank you for your contribution to my learning.
Thank you for the numerous explanations that you have provided as YodaSolo at GEA. You are probably more responsible than anyone for my becoming a TGMer, albeit a novice one at this point. The fact that you always explained things there in a manner that was understandable for this newbie, and countless others, makes you a helluva teacher.
Ed, thanks for pointing me to the appropriate post. I have been away, so I came to this thread from page 3 as I tried to catch up with the most recent posts.
Are you reading all these posts? Do you see the incredible influence you have had within the TGM movement? And these are only those who have written. Behind them are many more who 'came on down' because of you.
Most people on GEA and FGI use golf more as entertainment than anything. They are all looking for quick fixes and not really looking to try and improve their game.
Now, before i get flamed..i said "most." There are plenty others who are not who i described above and is the reason why Manzella's, Evans, and Blake's sites all flourish.
These people (including myself) have used information and ideas/opinions from all the 3 named above and found something out:
WHAT THEY SAY HAS HELPED MY GAME IN SOME FORM OR WAY A LOT!
So what did i do? I joined their sites and i continue to learn this day after 2.5 years. I am one of the best ballstrikers i know because of it and i also am persuing a career in teaching as well.
You just can't please everyone, so just let them go.
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I'm not a TGM or PGA certified Pro, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night