Thank you Yoda and friends -- world-class lurker appreciates everything you do here.

Like all of you, I too found Lynn Blake a.k.a. Yoda. Whether you knew about TGM or not beforehand, you all can appreciate the gifted communicator and altogether brilliant Mr. Blake. All of you who contribute to this site are really cool people. I've learned so much just following the rigorous discussions on the golf swing. There are some very smart people on this board.

I did not know anything about TGM before discovering Lynn Blake in an accidental YouTube-related click on "Left Wrist Uncocking". This was about 9 months ago. There I learned Downward, Outward, and Forward & "Three Dimensional Impact" Wow! He was hilarious too. Lynn is seriously one of those people I just love hearing talk. And you know what, next time at the range, "the ball started actin' a WHOLE lot diff'rent!" Since then, I've watched and read obsessively and have taken on a Hitter pattern due to lower scores than with a Tomasello-esque swinging pattern.

Before Lynn, I would score in the high 80s - low 90s nineties. I'm a law student in San Diego and it's my spring break. I am determined to become an excellent golfer so I've been hitting it. I feel that I can do it or have fun trying. Yesterday, I shot 80 at Sycuan Oak Glen from the back tees. I played Torrey South today for the first time and I shot an 88 from the blues with some of them BS three putts ahaahaha. (That place really delivers...gorgeous, difficult, well maintained, and ghosts of US Open and Farmers.

I feel that I am developing "Structure" which means that I am on the road to greater consistency. Amazing. I've never taken a lesson because I don't want to end up paying a quack to ruin me forever. I will definitely see Lynn as soon as my finances and schedule allow.


Most importantly, the whole TGM journey thing really deepened my appreciation and enjoyment of golf. This is one cult that I will gladly join. Thank you all for such a lively discussion. I think I have found the "truth" about golf, which is similar to eh greater truth of life itself: "there is no one way to slice the apple". If any of you make it to the San Diego area, send me a PM and I'd love to play a round and talk TGM. No one knows WTF I'm talking about normally so it would be cool to actually discuss TGM with a fellow Blake-aficionado on the course. Even if you don't want to golf with a semi-random person from the internet, I am totally happy to give you guys the inside scoop on how to maximize value and excellence in SD course choices

I will definitely post more when my knowledge level rises to a sufficient level. But just know that I read and enjoy almost all of your excellent posts here, and just wanted to give my heart-felt appreciation to Yoda & y'all.

P.S., sorry for the long post, I've been thinking of what to write for a while and I think one of the best aspects of this forum is the attention span of the members here. This was a nice respite from worrying about the July bar exam!

Your post is great. I very much enjoyed a week long golf trip to San Diego in 2009. Played La Costa, Torrey Pines, both Sycuan courses, Salt Creek and a couple others. Great town, great golf. My girlfriend has friends who will be doing their residencies in San Diego, so we will be visiting and I will look you up, at some point.

I'm going out to see Lynn this weekend for an epic golf lesson. It's supposed to rain, but from what I hear, that won't "dampen" the impact or fun at all of spending three days with Yoda.

I'll report back!

Originally Posted by Mr Chatterboodamn

Like all of you, I too found Lynn Blake a.k.a. Yoda. Whether you knew about TGM or not beforehand, you all can appreciate the gifted communicator and altogether brilliant Mr. Blake. All of you who contribute to this site are really cool people. I've learned so much just following the rigorous discussions on the golf swing. There are some very smart people on this board.

Great first post, Chatter. We appreciate your enthusiasm and comments. Thanks!

I did a school a few years back at the PGA of Southern California in Beaumont and have twice visited the Titleist Performance Institute in San Diego. Don't know when I'll get back next, but schedules permitting, it'd be my privilege to meet you personally.

Meanwhile, good luck on that bar exam!

Thank you so much for replying Quitesure & YODA!

Quitesure: How did your lesson with Yoda go? I am sooooo envious. I dream of basic motion on the Cuscowilla range. Chip, Pitch, Punch, Punch with Swivel, Full Motion. Build, Build, Build, Build! I get a lot of funny looks doing basic motion on the range when I first get there. But they can hear those compressions after a while! Steady driving pressures! haahaaha Please report back and tell me (us) how the lesson went. I hope it didn't rain on you guys, but I'm sure it was a blast even if it did. If you're ever in SD, please let me know -- I'd love to play.

Yoda: Wow! Thank you for the welcome and generous offer! If you're ever in So Cal, I will definitely buy you an excellent mexican lunch if you would oblige! I would be beyond honored to meet you in any case. The most likely scenario is making an eventual pilgrimage to Cuscowilla. It's on my short list of things to do when I am no longer a student. I have close family in Atlanta so it's a very feasible trip for me when my funds allow.

I can't tell you enough how much I've learned from you without being able to ask questions and or practice in your presence. Your terminology is so consistent!!!!! It's amazing how immersing one's self in a foreign language is the best way to learn. When I first watched your videos, I didn't understand most of the concepts. Because you are so precise in your use of terminology, it is possible to decode TGM through immersion. It makes me hate almost every Golf Digest/Magazine tip I've ever read. In some instances, I believe those tips amount to professional malpractice. Maybe there is a possible lawsuit?? Just kidding.

Ok, my goals:

1) Pass CA Bar
2) Get Job
3) Compress balls at Cuscowilla with Mr. Blake

Thank you all for reading

Originally Posted by Mr Chatterboodamn

Thank you so much for replying Quitesure & YODA! Quitesure: How did your lesson with Yoda go? I am sooooo envious. I dream of basic motion on the Cuscowilla range. Chip, Pitch, Punch, Punch with Swivel, Full Motion. Build, Build, Build, Build! I get a lot of funny looks doing basic motion on the range when I first get there. But they can hear those compressions after a while! Steady driving pressures! haahaaha Please report back and tell me (us) how the lesson went. I hope it didn't rain on you guys, but I'm sure it was a blast even if it did. If you're ever in SD, please let me know -- I'd love to play. Yoda: Wow! Thank you for the welcome and generous offer! If you're ever in So Cal, I will definitely buy you an excellent mexican lunch if you would oblige! I would be beyond honored to meet you in any case. The most likely scenario is making an eventual pilgrimage to Cuscowilla. It's on my short list of things to do when I am no longer a student. I have close family in Atlanta so it's a very feasible trip for me when my funds allow. I can't tell you enough how much I've learned from you without being able to ask questions and or practice in your presence. Your terminology is so consistent!!!!! It's amazing how immersing one's self in a foreign language is the best way to learn. When I first watched your videos, I didn't understand most of the concepts. Because you are so precise in your use of terminology, it is possible to decode TGM through immersion. It makes me hate almost every Golf Digest/Magazine tip I've ever read. In some instances, I believe those tips amount to professional malpractice. Maybe there is a possible lawsuit?? Just kidding. Ok, my goals: 1) Pass CA Bar 2) Get Job 3) Compress balls at Cuscowilla with Mr. Blake Thank you all for reading

I will be writing detailed notes of the "Cuscowilla Borealis Effect" starting April 17th, including exaggerations and humorous anecdotes! Hope you will enjoy them!

ICT

Originally Posted by Mr Chatterboodamn

Thank you so much for replying Quitesure & YODA! Quitesure: How did your lesson with Yoda go? I am sooooo envious. I dream of basic motion on the Cuscowilla range. Chip, Pitch, Punch, Punch with Swivel, Full Motion. Build, Build, Build, Build! I get a lot of funny looks doing basic motion on the range when I first get there. But they can hear those compressions after a while! Steady driving pressures! haahaaha Please report back and tell me (us) how the lesson went. I hope it didn't rain on you guys, but I'm sure it was a blast even if it did. If you're ever in SD, please let me know -- I'd love to play. Yoda: Wow! Thank you for the welcome and generous offer! If you're ever in So Cal, I will definitely buy you an excellent mexican lunch if you would oblige! I would be beyond honored to meet you in any case. The most likely scenario is making an eventual pilgrimage to Cuscowilla. It's on my short list of things to do when I am no longer a student. I have close family in Atlanta so it's a very feasible trip for me when my funds allow. I can't tell you enough how much I've learned from you without being able to ask questions and or practice in your presence. Your terminology is so consistent!!!!! It's amazing how immersing one's self in a foreign language is the best way to learn. When I first watched your videos, I didn't understand most of the concepts. Because you are so precise in your use of terminology, it is possible to decode TGM through immersion. It makes me hate almost every Golf Digest/Magazine tip I've ever read. In some instances, I believe those tips amount to professional malpractice. Maybe there is a possible lawsuit?? Just kidding. Ok, my goals: 1) Pass CA Bar 2) Get Job 3) Compress balls at Cuscowilla with Mr. Blake Thank you all for reading

Here are some notes I took after the lesson that I don't think will make sense to anyone but Yoda, Kathy and me:

RIght left right left
Lag drag takeaway on plane
Watch club parallel to ground parallel to line
Watch load: clubneeds to remain vertical on start down
Start down waggle: pump drill to begin karate chop of left forearm to baseline
Arms pass body, easy on the pivot, left foot remains fixed and planted
Easy on the hip slide: more turn than slide
Swing is mirror image of itself on the left side; "trick" the computer by reversing the swing
Being on plane for every stroke is magical
Don't forget to roll the right hand after impact, but don't overdo it
For putting: club in lifeline of left hand, roll left hand turn right hand
Arms 45degrees, bend down low
For chipping, use 8 iron for putt-chip
For pitching, basic motion ball slightly back of stance
For putting, back center of cup for putts inside 10 feet, bottom center of cup for putts inside 20 feet, 10 percent rule for longer putts
Watch putter backswing, don't come from the outside
Clock drills, tiger hits 48 putts inside 3 feet before swinging a club

It all meant so much to us in Yoda's splendid lesson bay. Really can't wait to play!

Originally Posted by Quitesure

Here are some notes I took after the lesson that I don't think will make sense to anyone but Yoda, Kathy and me: RIght left right left Lag drag takeaway on plane Watch club parallel to ground parallel to line Watch load: clubneeds to remain vertical on start down Start down waggle: pump drill to begin karate chop of left forearm to baseline Arms pass body, easy on the pivot, left foot remains fixed and planted Easy on the hip slide: more turn than slide Swing is mirror image of itself on the left side; "trick" the computer by reversing the swing Being on plane for every stroke is magical Don't forget to roll the right hand after impact, but don't overdo it For putting: club in lifeline of left hand, roll left hand turn right hand Arms 45degrees, bend down low For chipping, use 8 iron for putt-chip For pitching, basic motion ball slightly back of stance For putting, back center of cup for putts inside 10 feet, bottom center of cup for putts inside 20 feet, 10 percent rule for longer putts Watch putter backswing, don't come from the outside Clock drills, tiger hits 48 putts inside 3 feet before swinging a club It all meant so much to us in Yoda's splendid lesson bay. Really can't wait to play!

Thanks very much for sharing your wonderful experience!!!

Kevin

Originally Posted by Quitesure

Here are some notes I took after the lesson that I don't think will make sense to anyone but Yoda, Kathy and me: RIght left right left Lag drag takeaway on plane Watch club parallel to ground parallel to line Watch load: clubneeds to remain vertical on start down Start down waggle: pump drill to begin karate chop of left forearm to baseline Arms pass body, easy on the pivot, left foot remains fixed and planted Easy on the hip slide: more turn than slide Swing is mirror image of itself on the left side; "trick" the computer by reversing the swing Being on plane for every stroke is magical Don't forget to roll the right hand after impact, but don't overdo it For putting: club in lifeline of left hand, roll left hand turn right hand Arms 45degrees, bend down low For chipping, use 8 iron for putt-chip For pitching, basic motion ball slightly back of stance For putting, back center of cup for putts inside 10 feet, bottom center of cup for putts inside 20 feet, 10 percent rule for longer putts Watch putter backswing, don't come from the outside Clock drills, tiger hits 48 putts inside 3 feet before swinging a club It all meant so much to us in Yoda's splendid lesson bay. Really can't wait to play!

In case you missed my reply to another of Quitesure's posts recounting his 1 1/2 days with me, go to my post #12 here: http://lynnblakegolf.com/forum/showt...3452#post83452.

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