[dkerby]

The Orange County Workshop was by the book. None of the "Homer Kelley did it this way but a better way is" -- Lynn Blake was able to put Homer Kelleys teachings into a format that built the principles in the right sequence. When you see ten guys all performing chip/pitch shots with accuracy at the same time, you really have something.

I asked Lynn if all the TGM instructors used the same training procedure, Lynn said no, but this is the way that Homer taught him. What a great learning exercise. It blended right into the aquired motion for the longer procedures. I had to try it with a friend who has a horrible short game. The guy was hitting great chips and pitches in no time. He really is excited with his favorite tournment coming up this weekend.

Ted Fort had a tremendous understanding of Homer's principles and was able to relate the principles through visual keys that he developed. What a nice guy. I predict that someday, when Lynn is gone, Ted will be the one to carry on the teachings as the primary authority.

The things that helped me most was the chipping/pitching procedures (to build on the long game), the low point plane line, the importance of the Number 1 pressure point for hitting, the snap release for swinging, and the advantages/disadvanges for 10-5-A and 10-5-E (the guide line).

When the workshop ended, both Lynn and Ted almost cried. They were there to help, not there as a commerical enterprise. They hated to see up leave. What a great couple of fellows. They have the real passion for the golf and The Golfing Machine.

Thanks for the great experience,

Donn Kerby