TGM is a System when used properly, not a method. In my opinion, the negative talk that I’ve heard about TGM is when it is used as a one size fits all type of philosophy. However, Homer Kelley directly stated that with this system “there is no THE WAY, there will only become MY WAY…”

The system is simple. The “Star System Triad.” Homer breaks things down into sets of threes. 3 Functions, 3 Stations, and 3 Imperatives. In my lessons, I often times will prioritize this system, focusing on the 3 Functions, at the 3 precise Stations, employing the 3 Imperatives to do so.

3 Functions (parts of the club to control): ClubFACE (ball control), ClubHEAD (divot control), and ClubSHAFT (sweet spot control)

3 Stations (parts of the swing to have them controlled during): the Address, the Top, and the Finish

3 Imperatives (3 Non-Negotiable Fundamentals): “Flat” Lead Wrist (ClubFACE Control), Lag Pressure (ClubHEAD Control), and a Straight Plane Line (ClubSHAFT Control)

All while applying those through 3 Zones of ourselves: 1) our BODY, 2) our ARMS, and 3) our HANDS and emphasizing 3 Essentials that we should aspire to obtain: 1) Stationary Head 2) Balance and 3) Rhythm

Along with the Star System Triad, Homer emphasizes two types of motions, Swinging vs Hitting, and 24 Basic Components to the Golf Stroke. Although each component could take years to master or expertly dissect, they are all simple in their own right.

I teach motion, not positions. I teach alignments, not positions. Alignment golf smothers position golf instruction because alignments are for everyone and timeless. Positions are feel based, alignments are law based.

Swinging vs Hitting:

Swinging is for the more flexible player, who gets their power mainly from the orbiting body rotation.

Hitting is for the stronger player, who gets their power mainly from the driving and active right arm.

Both are effective, both are practical, both are efficient. If you’re both strong AND flexible, you should employ and practice both motions. A golfer doesn’t have to either be a long hitter without accuracy OR a short player with accuracy. A golfer has the ability to be powerful and accurate when these concepts are utilized correctly.

24 Basic Components:

1) Grip - Basics 2) Grip — Variations 3) Stroke - Basics 4) Stroke - Variations 5) Plane Line 6) Plane Angle 7) Plane Angle - Variations 8) Address 9) Fix (Impact) 10) Hinge Action 11) Pressure Point Combinations 12) Pivot 13) Shoulder Turn 14) Hip Turn 15) Hip Action 16) Knee Action 17) Foot Action 18) Wrist Action 19) Lag Loading 20) Trigger Types 21) Power Package Assembly 22) Power Package Loading 23) Power Package Delivery 24) Power Package Release

Lastly, for each one of the 24 Basic Components listed above, there are several possible variations. This is where, when employed properly, TGM is not THE WAY, but MY WAY. There are almost limitless combinations that could take place to create someone’s golf stroke. With that, comes confusion. It’s my job to be the expert navigator of that information.

I stand by this, there are SAMENESSES and then there are DIFFERENCES. The more rudimentary someone’s skillset is, the more the Samenesses matter for them. The more advanced a players skillset is, the more the Differences matter to them.