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Posted - 07/21/2004 : 22:51:12
GRAVES GOLF ACADEMY
TODD GRAVES "Little Moe" SIGNATURE SCHOOL
JULY E-TIP NEWSLETTER UPDATE
ISSUE #31A
Hello Again,
Thought I'd drop a quick update before we are off on our next teaching "adventure" in Indiana and Ohio. We leave early next week and hope to see everyone in the area.
**** This month's Etip Pictures might be the BEST so far. Have already had alot of great comments about them and seem to be clearing alot of confusion about those single axis definitions. Please see our Practice Section below for more information.
**** Just got and email about a BIG CALLAWAY special. They are offering between $50 and $100 off much of their 2004 series/equipment. If interested in any Callaway equipment, a driver (fusion, GBB, etc..), fairway woods, irons, etc.. call us and we'll tell you more details...
* Want to thank all those who attended our Oklahoma City school at our teaching academy last weekend. Had a great time and a good turnout.
* Our Indiana and Ohio schools are next week. We will be in Kendalville, Indiana on July 28 - 29, and Bolivar, Ohio (just outside Canton) on July 30 - 31. If interested in attending one of the schools (one day, two day, etc..) or the ball striking demos, give us a call or email anytime. We have a couple spots still available and this will be the only time we will be in this area the remainder of the year.
* Volume #3 of the 7 Principles of Golf Improvement is getting closer and closer to completion. Already over 60 minutes of chipping and bunker play... checks, drills, fundamentals, and much more. If you don't understand chipping and bunker play after this instruction, "not sure what we can do..."...
* We've had quite a few new members on our Moe Norman Swing Forum (Chatroom) at http://www.forumco.com/fuzz2moe/default.asp in the past few weeks. We currently have 54 pages of members, which is growing everyday. Remember, it costs nothing as it has been set up for all single axis golfers as a site to visit, chat, get answers to swing questions and a place to just "have fun".
SCOTT'S E-CORNER
Hello everyone, I wanted to take a few lines here to tell you about the Build Your Game Camp in OKC a few weeks ago.
Where to start. Well, first off, the weather was HOT. I think I lost 10lbs., but gained it back each night at dinner! Even though it was hot, the cure was just as simple as going in the teaching center and sitting in the conference room with a water AND a gatorade for about 15-20 mins. Good as new, no problem.
We videoed the swings nearly EVERY day, and it was inside the bay hitting outside, with fans blowing on you, so the heat wasn't an issue.
Bottom line, the heat wasn't really a factor.
Regarding the camp, well, the best I can put it is that I have never experienced such a PERFECT week of golf in my life. We played 9 holes 4 days, with Todd and/or Tim with us each time. It was awesome having a "playing lesson" each day, hitting different shots, practicing the things we'd been working on in the game.
The work on the short game was the best I've ever had, and I've been through 4 schools. I feel like my short game will be 'scratch' VERY soon. Tim's instruction was solid, easy, and VERY effective in practice. If you've been through a school before, you know Tim teaches the "clock" game for putting. I went around the 'clock' from 3 1/2 feet missing only 6 putts the whole time. The multi-club approach to chipping makes PERFECT sense now, and I'll never chip another way. Sand doesn't scare me at all, matter of fact, I look forward to practicing it so I can watch that ball stick and spin on the green! And as far as the flop shot, well, I love it now. Probably played it too many times last week while on the course, but its FUN hitting the ball high and watching it land soft.
In the long game area, well, Todd made the full swing "simple" for me again. Like many, I've been over thinking it a LOT. Todd finally helped me see the full swing in the 'right' light, simple, uncomplicated, and VERY effective. The video work we did was simply PHENOMENAL. We compared my swing to the tape that I sent to Todd nearly 1 year ago, and WOW, what a difference. I am actually starting to look JUST like Moe! You talk about exciting! To see yourself on video next to Moe, and the swings are identical! Todd even commented, "You've got more leverage than Moe". It was like finding out you've won the lottery!
All in all, I can say this for the Build Your Game Camp. If you want to realize your potential, KNOW what you can accomplish, and KNOW exactly HOW to accomplish it, well, you'll get that and more in a Camp. It's simply the finest instructional program you can invest in. Simple as that.
Do yourself a favor, invest in YOU! The Build Your Game Camp is investing in YOU; your game, your approach to the game, your success. NOT someone else's profit margin, YOURS! It will be the best money you've invested in YOUR game in a long, long time.
If you have questions, let me know. I'd be happy to share. Thanks for reading!
Scott Renfrow
GGA Director of Customer Relations
scottr@swinglikemoe.com
PRACTICE TIP:
We have been getting alot of questions about some swing terminology lately. Questions include defining what a wide stance is (or how wide should the stance be), body center, leverage angles, spine tilt and others. Todd decided to take some pictures and describe these terms in this month's etip. After viewing these pictures, I can GUARANTEE it answer many of your questions/misunderstandings about some of the common single axis positions.
To see the pictures and captions, please go to our website at www.swinglikemoe.com and click on the ETIPS bar on the left of the home page. Then scroll to Definitions Etip / July 04. Once on that topic - click on CHANGE ALBUM to the right of the heading. It will take you to this months etip pictures.
Definitions:
1. WIDE STANCE: This is the stance with we recommend for the golf swing. A 6 iron is just slightly less than shoulder width. A driver is just slightly wider than shoulder width. Exact measurements would have the driver stance exactly 22 inches from inside the left and right heel.
2. BODY CENTER: This shows with a proper grip and address position, the “V” between the hands is body centered. The center of my body is at my sternum. Notice how this is AFTER the spine is tilted.
3. LEVERAGE ANGLE: This is what we call the leverage angle. The hands are hinged and cocked to a position where the lead arm is straight and there is an angle between the arm and club shaft.
4. SPINE TILT: This is the tilt at address and at the top of the backswing after you have formed the leverage angle. This “tilt” is a product of proper lower body motion and hand and arm motion.
5. HEAD BEHIND BALL: The head starts behind the ball with all clubs. Proper address, spine tilt and ball position creates the proper head position. Notice how the hands are in front of the club head (relative to the target) and the head position is directly over the club position.
6. SINGLE AXIS: The single axis is simply formed from a proper grip and arm position as well as spine tilt. Notice the club shaft aligning with the trail arm and the lead arm is visible above the trail arm.
7. SINGLE PLANE: This plane is created at address position. The single plane is a reference to the plane of the shaft and its movement in the backswing, initial movement in the downswing and into impact. This plane is established from the correct address position.
8. SINGLE PLANE (CONTINUED): The plane can be seen as it is referenced by the angle of the club in the backswing. This plane is a great indication that you have moved your arms and hand correctly into the backswing.
Again - to see the pictures of these definitions please go to our website at www.swinglikemoe.com and click on the ETIPS bar on the left of the home page. Then scroll to Definitions Etip / July 04. Once on that topic - click on CHANGE ALBUM to the right of the heading. It will take you to this months etip pictures.
Hope these definitions cleared up a few answers and confusion "in the field".
Please feel free to call or email us anytime.
Already a good line of "chat" about these definitions on our chatroom at http://www.forumco.com/fuzz2moe/default.asp - If interested, please join us.
Good Luck.
"Moeisms"
"You learn by making it feel good to yourself."
Please feel free to comment on this or email any of your favorite "Moeism's" to us if you'd like to share with others....
GGA "TIDBITS"
* We want to congratulate Todd Hamilton on his British Open Championship. Todd (also know to us as "Hammy") is a very good friend our our Todd (Graves) as they played on the same golf team in college (University of Oklahoma), Todd (Graves) actually was the assistant golf coach of the team Hammy was on when they won the National Championship. In fact, Todd and Todd were so close, Hammy persuaded Todd to go to the Asian tour with him when they both got out of college.... and the rest is now history..... Again - CONGRATS HAMMY!!!! and we hope you don't forget about the "little people" here at home.....
Quick story... 3 years ago, I (Tim) played the last round of the Oklahoma Open with Hammy. We talked for 4 hours about him quitting golf, or at least staying home and limiting his traveling alot. He had (has) 2 children and the stress of being away from them was taking it's toll..... Thing's definitely change quick....!
* Wanted to pass on an email we received last week - it's great!!
From Steve S. (Denison, TX) (GGA Alumni):
"YO GRAVES BROS. I know you are interested in success rounds so I'll relate my last one. Now remember, I have been playing golf on and off for nearly 60 years. I had an eagle and 5 birdies from the middle tees. Opponents won't give me the senior ones. Anyway I have never had that many under par holes in my life in one round. I have been studying single plane swing since I saw Moe's first tape 7-8 years ago.
Still got room for improvement but my goal is to break 70, which I have never done. But it is within reach now.
Please refer to me now as "Middle Moe."
Putting for birdies,
SS"
* "Little Moe" Invitational is scheduled for Feb 26 and 27th next year at Eagle Creek Golf Course in Orlando, FL. Todd and Scott are actually in Florida this week working out details - we'll release soon.
* We are currently working on new agendas for alumni based schools (1, 2 and 3 day) at our teaching locations in Oklahoma City and Orlando. Watch for more details.
* We are continuing the video mail in instruction program. It has shown very helpful to those who want a lesson or two and can't see us in person. Just requires taking a video of your swing, mailing to us for review and we'll get back to you with a video analysis of your swing. For more details, please call or email us anytime.
* Remember the section of our forum dedicated to the 7 Principles of Golf Improvement at: http://www.forumco.com/fuzz2moe/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=32&CAT_ID=4&Forum_Title=3%2E+7+Principles+of+Golf+Improvement
Section #1 (DVD / Tape #1)
The Dynamics of Moe Norman's Swing (part #1)
Principle 1: The Development of a Sound Repeatable Powerful Swing of Ease, (Based on the Mechanics of Moe Norman),
Price: $64.95
Section #2 (DVD / Tape #2)
The Dynamics of Moe Norman's Swing (part #2)
Principle 1 (continued): The Development of a Sound Repeatable Powerful Swing OF Ease, (Based on the Mechanics of Moe Norman)
Price: $64.95
Section #3 (DVD / Tape #3)
The Wedge Game: Chipping, Sand Play.
Principle 2: The Development of an Efficient Short Game
Price: $64.95
Section #4 (DVD / Tape #4)
Continued Wedge Game: Pitching
Putting, Reading Greens, Putting Games / How to practice putting
Principle 2: Continued
Principle 3: Becoming a Good Putter
Section #5 (DVD / Tape #5)
Knowing your equipment, does it fit your game?
Principle 4: Building Clubs that Fit Your Game / Determining Golf Ball that Fits Your Game: Know and Understand Your Equipment
Section #6 (DVD / Tape #6)
How to Practice, Course Management, How to Think
Principle 5: Learn to Play on the Course using developed Skills (Course Management)
Principle 6: Learn To Practice Efficiently (Goal Setting / Time Management)
Principle 7: How to Think on the Course and in Practice
UPCOMING GGA EVENTS:
** INDIANA and OHIO GGA schools next week.... Todd, myself, Brent and Fuzzy will be there. If interested in some instruction - don't hesitate to call.
** OKC Build Your Game Camp in 3 weeks - ONLY ONE SPOT available. This camp is under the special of $200 off the OKC price. Making it $1,799.
** Please see below our schedule for this remaining year and beginning 2005. If interested in any of the dates, please call soon. Many will fill very fast (especially those in Florida.. most sold out last year).
*** Visit our website at www.swinglikemoe.com for more information on each school, school agendas, and for most recent updated schedule. Updated every few days.
July 28 Indiana Advanced School Noblehawk Golf Course - Kendalville, IN (one spot available)
July 29 Indiana Alumni School Noblehawk Golf Course - Kendalville, IN (one spot available)
July 30 Ohio Intermediate School Wilkshire Golf Course - Bolivar, OH (one spot available)
July 31 Ohio Advanced School Wilkshire Golf Course - Bolivar, OH (two spots available)
Aug 9-13 Oklahoma City Build Your Game Camp Coffee Creek Golf Course - Graves Golf Academy (One spot available)
*** Summer Special Rate****
Aug 17 Oklahoma City Open House - Graves Golf Academy - 5:30 pm
Aug 27 Kansas City Intermediate School Adams Pointe Golf Course - Blue Springs, MO
Aug 28 Kansas City Advanced School Adams Pointe Golf Course - Blue Springs, MO
Aug 29 Kansas City On Course/Video School Adams Pointe Golf Course - Blue Springs, MO
Aug 31 St. Louis, MO Intermediate School TBA
Sep 1 St. Louis, MO Advanced School TBA
Sep 4 Oklahoma City 1/2 day introductory school Graves Golf Academy - Coffee Creek Golf Course
Sep 17 Oklahoma City Intermediate School Graves Golf Academy, Coffee Creek Golf Course
Sep 18 Oklahoma City Advanced School Graves Golf Academy, Coffee Creek Golf Course
Sep 22-26 Oklahoma City Build Your Game Camp Coffee Creek Golf Course - Graves Golf Academy (One Spot Available)
Oct 8-10 Las Vegas, NV 3 Day School Revere At Anthem Golf Course
(Intermediate first, Advanced Second, On Course/Video Third - can split into individual days)
Oct 12 - 14 Southern CA 3 Day School Barona Ranch
(Intermediate first, Advanced Second, On Course/Video Third - can split into individual days)
Oct 25-29 Oklahoma City Build Your Game Camp Coffee Creek Golf Course - Graves Golf Academy
Nov 5 Orlando, FL Intermediate School Eagle Creek Golf Course - GGA
Nov 6 Orlando, FL Advanced School Eagle Creek Golf Course - GGA
Nov 7 Orlando, FL On Course/Video School Eagle Creek Golf Course - GGA
Nov 8-12 Orlando, FL Build Your Game Camp Eagle Creek Golf Course - GGA (2 spots available)
Dec 3 Orlando, FL Intermediate School Eagle Creek Golf Course - GGA
Dec 4 Orlando, FL Advanced School Eagle Creek Golf Course - GGA
Dec 5 Orlando, FL On Course/Video School Eagle Creek Golf Course - GGA
2005
Feb 4 Orlando, FL Intermediate School Eagle Creek Golf Course - GGA
Feb 5 Orlando, FL Advanced School Eagle Creek Golf Course - GGA
Feb 6 Orlando, FL On Course/Video School Eagle Creek Golf Course - GGA
Feb 8-12 Orlando, FL Build Your Game Camp Eagle Creek Golf Course - GGA
Feb 23 Orlando, FL Intermediate School Eagle Creek Golf Course - GGA
Feb 24 Orlando, FL Advanced School Eagle Creek Golf Course - GGA
Feb 25 Orlando, FL On Course/Video School Eagle Creek Golf Course - GGA
Feb 26 -27 3rd Annual "Little Moe" Invitational and Clinics Eagle Creek Golf Course - GGA
Feb 28 - Mar 1 Orlando, FL Advanced Alumni Two Day Schools Eagle Creek Golf Course - GGA
Mar 9-13 Orlando, FL Build Your Game Camp Eagle Creek Golf Course - GGA
Mar 15-17 Orlando, FL 3 Day 1/2 day School Eagle Creek Golf Course - GGA
Mar 29 - Apr 2 Orlando, FL Build Your Game Camp Eagle Creek Golf Course - GGA
Others TBA
Prices:
Intermediate and Advanced Schools: $399 for first school day, $349 for each additional day.
TGGS alumni: $349 per day.
Special: Get $50 off your school price for recommending anyone who attends our schools.
1 Day Schools: OKC: $299
3 Day Schools (special rates): $1,099 first student, $799 if bring guest
1/2 Day Schools: $699
Build Your Game Camps OKC (August Special): $1,799
Build Your Game Camps - OKC - $1,999
Build Your Game Camps - OKC - $2,499
* There will be a small course cost for all those participating in the "On Course" instruction days.
Please visit our website at www.swinglikemoe.com for updated events and more information.
If you would like more information about the schools agenda, etc.. or would like more information about a particular area, please feel free to call or email anytime: TimKGraves@aol.com or 866-377-2316 within US, 405-823-9693 (outside US). We have brochures we can send and/or email.
SPECIALS:
We greatly appreciate all those who have contacted us for orders in the past. Again, if you are going to purchase any golf equipment, NG product, anything as small as NG gloves, a grip, up to a full set of clubs, please contact us or another certified instructor (if you would like to help support him/her) first. All certified instructors (us included) work on a commission through NG and other equipment companies. If an order is placed direct to NG (not placed through and by the certified instructor) we receive no credit for it (unless it is placed immediately after attending a school). As most of you know, we try to turn some of this "credit" back to our students in keeping our school prices down, free product and sometimes rebates.
You can now order all our instructional materials on our secure website at www.swinglikemoe.com
*** $50 to $100 OFF MOST CALLAWAY WOODS, IRONS and OTHER EQUIPMENT - CALL FOR DETAILS!!!!
*** New NG clubs - ST irons, Beryllium Cooper ST woods and new 420 Tour Hammer Driver - call us if interested.
*** New Taylor Made 540XD and 580XD drivers - $299
*** Titleist 983K drivers - graphite shaft (your choice) - $379
*** Taylor Made Rescue Clubs - $175 (graphite) $150 (steel)
*** Make us an offer on new Taylormade irons.... we've been offered limited specials on select sets.
*** New Cobra SZ drivers: $289
*** Titleist/Cobra SSi Irons - built to your single axis swing specs: Graphite: $499 (set of 8), Steel: $449 (set of 8)
*** Call for prices on any club, we are typically able to beat most prices.
*** No taxes or shipping charges on all custom built name brand clubs (outside of Oklahoma).
* 1st Section of the 7 principles series - $64.95
* 2nd Section of the 7 principles series - $64.95
* 3rd Section of the 7 principles series - $64.95
GGA / TGGS INSTRUCTIONAL TAPES:
TGGS Short Game: $24.95
Course Management/ "How to Practice": $19.95
"Little Moe's" Swing for Life $19.95
Get all three: $49.95
All three on DVD: $64.95
Leverage bag: $29.95
* Last Minute Specials:
*** We have an alumni who would like to donate a set of used 450 Pipeline irons to anyone who might know of a youth or someone who can not afford a set. Please call or email us for more information.
Right handed:
1. 450 Pipelines, graphite senior flex - 5 - LW, good condition - $300
2. 450 Pipelines, graphite senior flex - 6-LW, fair condition - $250
3. ST 110s, regular flex shaft, full set - Make offer
4. P3s - steel regular flex - full set - Make offer
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At any time you are interested in ordering any product, school, etc. through NG, call us first, we can always offer additional savings, rebates, etc.. as we are NG's Signature School.
* A small shipping charge will be added to all orders.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ANY OF THE ABOVE SPECIALS, PLEASE CALL US AT 866-377-2316 within US or 405-823-9693 outside US, OR EMAIL TIM AT TIMKGRAVES@AOL.COM or TIMG@SWINGLIKEMOE.COM
Please feel free to call or email anytime with swing, school, equipment, or any other questions. That is what we are here for.
We wish everyone continued success with their golf games, and hope to see everyone very soon.
Remember - ALWAYS PRACTICE WITH A PURPOSE!!
Tim Graves, Graves Golf Academy Owner/Instructor, Natural Golf Certified Instructor
Todd Graves, Graves Golf Academy Owner/Instructor, Natural Golf Master Instructor
Fuzzy Briggs, GGA Event Coordinator
Scott Renfrow, GGA Director of Customer Relations
Brent Reid, GGA School Manager
Graves Golf Academy
TimKGraves@aol.com - email contact
866-377-2316 - toll free - call anytime
405-823-9693 - outside U.S.
www.forumco.com/fuzz2moe/default.asp (TGGS Golf Instruction Forum)
www.swinglikemoe.com (TGGS home website)
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