Ted . . . can you chronical your rise from being an 80's shooter with mixed up components to the testosterone ooooozing stud that you are today?
How long did it take? How did you do it? What was your process? Are you on drugs?
Spin us a yarn.
My name is Ted, and I'm a chocoholic. I've cut it down to twice a day, but still haven't gone cold turkey. I've been wearing the brownie patch on my arm, but the aroma is more than a man can handle. But, enough with the serious stuff, lets talk golf.
I was born a poor....
...fast forward.
My game changed when I met Yoda. He gave me an understanding of the stroke patterns that I never had. Sure, I had some of the pieces, but I was simply regurgitating the things that I had been told by other TGM'ers that had (temporarily) worked for me. I would say that I was reasonably knowledgeable, but Yoda showed me the interrelationships that I never understood.
So, my game was a mess a few years ago. The only reason I could shoot any low scores was the putter. There were times that I made everything (68 on a 7000 yard track with 7 birdies and 21 putts. I missed the course record at the time by one, held by Larry Mize). But, I wouldn't count on having 21 putts very often. When I putted bad (30-36 putts), I'd shoot a high number, because my greens in regulation was pitiful.
I was fortunate enough to have Yoda visit our G.S.E.B. class in February 2004. I knew immediately that he was something special. He tossed his cookies when he saw my swing, if you could call it a swing. And, based on the things that he told us in the class, I spent the next six months doing Basic Motion (zero pivot), working on the Hinge Actions, etc.
Based on Angled Hinging, I chose to go down the Hitter's highway. I liked the idea of the simplicity found in Hitting. You know, simple minds like simple things. After 943 phone calls and my receipt of a restraining order, I finally convinced Yoda to come to my facility to see me. I wanted him to see my new motion, and I wanted to be sure that I was teaching correctly. I think he was amazed at my transformation. He asked me what I had done to change so much. And I told him, "I did exactly what you told me to do." He was thrilled with the changes that I had made, and he sat through a few of my lessons. I think he was equally impressed with the amount of change that I was getting in my students. Yoda loves to hear compression.
I think that day sealed our collective fate. Later, he asked me if I'd like to do some golf schools with him. I think I said "yes" before he finished the sentence. I was afraid that I might have sounded a little too eager. But, the rest is history. I hope to stay joined at his hip, until he has me surgically removed. If you're around him and you're not learning, you're not listening.
So, the important things in my process were Basic Motion, Hinge Actions, Zero Pivot, taking every stroke to both arms straight, the Flying Wedges (MAJOR PIECE to my puzzle), Radial Acceleration, Impact Address, Angle of Approach, slow Start Down, Right Forearm Pick-Up, Stationary Head, and creation of Lag Pressure, instead of 'keeping the lag'.
I think I'm in a pretty good place with my motion. But, I'm never totally happy. It's a journey, not a destination. So, I'd say that I'm not finished.
I think that day sealed our collective fate. Later, he asked me if I'd like to do some golf schools with him. I think I said "yes" before he finished the sentence. I was afraid that I might have sounded a little too eager. But, the rest is history. I hope to stay joined at his hip, until he has me surgically removed. If you're around him and you're not learning, you're not listening.
The relationship between Ted and me is a two-way street. I have learned as much from him as he has learned from me. And we have a ball doing it.
Just last weekend, for example, I had finished for the day and walked up to Ted with his lesson in progress. He started a sentence to the student, and then suddenly turned and nodded at me to finish it. I did and then came right back with a sentence of my own which he then finished. We 'back and forthed' like this a couple more times, and then did the same thing with various Stroke Mechanics. I'd start a Hinge Action or the Basic Motion or whatever, and he'd finish it. And then vice versa.
About that time, the now drop-jawed student said, "You guys ought to take that on the road."
My name is Ted, and I'm a chocoholic. I've cut it down to twice a day, but still haven't gone cold turkey. I've been wearing the brownie patch on my arm, but the aroma is more than a man can handle. But, enough with the serious stuff, lets talk golf.
I was born a poor....
...fast forward.
My game changed when I met Yoda. He gave me an understanding of the stroke patterns that I never had. Sure, I had some of the pieces, but I was simply regurgitating the things that I had been told by other TGM'ers that had (temporarily) worked for me. I would say that I was reasonably knowledgeable, but Yoda showed me the interrelationships that I never understood.
So, my game was a mess a few years ago. The only reason I could shoot any low scores was the putter. There were times that I made everything (68 on a 7000 yard track with 7 birdies and 21 putts. I missed the course record at the time by one, held by Larry Mize). But, I wouldn't count on having 21 putts very often. When I putted bad (30-36 putts), I'd shoot a high number, because my greens in regulation was pitiful.
I was fortunate enough to have Yoda visit our G.S.E.B. class in February 2004. I knew immediately that he was something special. He tossed his cookies when he saw my swing, if you could call it a swing. And, based on the things that he told us in the class, I spent the next six months doing Basic Motion (zero pivot), working on the Hinge Actions, etc.
Based on Angled Hinging, I chose to go down the Hitter's highway. I liked the idea of the simplicity found in Hitting. You know, simple minds like simple things. After 943 phone calls and my receipt of a restraining order, I finally convinced Yoda to come to my facility to see me. I wanted him to see my new motion, and I wanted to be sure that I was teaching correctly. I think he was amazed at my transformation. He asked me what I had done to change so much. And I told him, "I did exactly what you told me to do." He was thrilled with the changes that I had made, and he sat through a few of my lessons. I think he was equally impressed with the amount of change that I was getting in my students. Yoda loves to hear compression.
I think that day sealed our collective fate. Later, he asked me if I'd like to do some golf schools with him. I think I said "yes" before he finished the sentence. I was afraid that I might have sounded a little too eager. But, the rest is history. I hope to stay joined at his hip, until he has me surgically removed. If you're around him and you're not learning, you're not listening.
So, the important things in my process were Basic Motion, Hinge Actions, Zero Pivot, taking every stroke to both arms straight, the Flying Wedges (MAJOR PIECE to my puzzle), Radial Acceleration, Impact Address, Angle of Approach, slow Start Down, Right Forearm Pick-Up, Stationary Head, and creation of Lag Pressure, instead of 'keeping the lag'.
I think I'm in a pretty good place with my motion. But, I'm never totally happy. It's a journey, not a destination. So, I'd say that I'm not finished.
Thanks man . . . You should be very proud of your recent successes. I know you have given much credit to Lynn. For that you are true gentleman. But at the end of the day YOU put in the work and hit the shots. I have seen your name come up in other places as if to say you can't do anything without "the Preacher-Man." I think your record should disspell those ridiculous notions. We have spent some time together and I can tell you first hand three things that are FACT:
1. Ted Fort can slap knock the cat sh . . out of a golf ball
2. Ted Fort can slap teach like nobody's bidness and he doesn't parrot ANYBODY . . . his understanding and comunication of Golfing Machine concepts are COMPLETE and effective.
3. As good of a teacher and player as Ted Fort is . . . he is an even better person.
[Ted]... I have seen your name come up in other places as if to say you can't do anything without "the Preacher-Man." I think your record should disspell those ridiculous notions.
Agreed, Bucket.
Some time ago I learned that if you hired people not as capable or as talented as yourself, you would, over time, build an organization of dwarves.
On the other hand, if you hired people more capable and more talented than yourself and encouraged them to do the same, you would soon build an organization of giants.
Yeah . . . I hear tennis is a fun game. Let me know if you need any really short tight white shorts I can get you a hook up.
I think I can speak for everyone when I say thank you for not attaching a picture with this post, Bucket...
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