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Posted - 12/18/2007 : 23:15:37
GRAVES GOLF ACADEMY
"Little Moe" SIGNATURE SCHOOL
DECEMBER E-TIP NEWSLETTER UPDATE
ISSUE #72A
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to Everyone,
Hoping everyone is having a great holiday season. This is the last etip of 2007 - a lot of good stuff... we have had some "down time" from our schools for the past couple of weeks and we have been working hard on updating, more give aways, etc..
Before we start - one of our alumni sent a fun "golf quiz" you might want to try:
http://www.cincinnati.com/golf/golfquiz/html/brand.htm
I scored a 12 - the caddie question got me.....
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Topics in the Etip:
1. New Look for Etips (make sure you are registered..)
2. Moe Movie Update
3. GGA Freeview Videos
4. Upcoming GGA Events - NG hq will start advertising next month - don't miss chance to get in school/camp.
5. Winter Stretching
6. Callaway Driver Give Away
7. Practice Tip
8. Moeism
9. GGA Schedule - Update through end of JUNE 2008 - East Coast School Dates Released
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NEW LOOK FOR ETIP:
Hopefully everyone received our "new look" etip the first week of December. Scott has been working very hard to update our database, get our new "more effective" newsletter format out to you and anyone interested. If you didn't get our newsletter the first week of December, we don't have your current email address in our "new" system. Please go to www.swinglikemoe.com home page and click on newsletter sign up. It will walk you through the sign up process (very easy) and will make sure everything is updated in our system.
If you aren't sure if your information is updated or not, you can register for the newsletter on our home page www.swinglikemoe.com and it will tell you your status.
As of our NEXT ETIP - we will be using our new format for all emails - meaning, you need to make sure you information is updated..... wouldn't want this to be the last instruction etip you get...
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MOE MOVIE UPDATE
Moe's nephew (Tim Norman) sent us and article last week about the Moe Movie. Thought you might be interested in updated information.
Moe Movie Article: http://news.therecord.com/article/281122
The book discussed in the article can be found at: http://swinglikemoe.com/shopping/start.php?browse=1&cat=6&customernumber=&=SID
Moe Movie Discussion: http://fuzz2moe.forumco.com/topic~TOPIC_ID~7170.asp
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FREEVIEW VIDEOS
All our video free views...
Scott has been working very hard to get our "freeview" videos up and running. Here is a list of those already up:
Mind of Moe Norman - http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=780023817574016481&hl=en
Troubles and Solutions - http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=11289044873460954&hl=en
Total Game Overview - http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2570435349750948644&hl=en
For these freeviews, you can also go to our YouTube "Channel" at: http://youtube.com/GravesGolfAcademy
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UPCOMING EVENTS;
Quick FYI -
As we stated a few months ago, Natural Golf (NG) headquarters has started selling our instructional material and will be selling spaces in our schools/camps. Many of you may have already seen our instructional material advertised through NG email/mailers.
Here is the kicker.... NG is scheduled to start booking spaces in our schools/camps in January. Great for us, but this will GREATLY limit the number of spaces available in our events. We are currently at 75% capacity for all our schools/camps and some are already sold out.
If you are interested in attending a GGA school/camp next year, might consider enrolling in the next couple of weeks. We are sure many will sell out by mid January (if not already).
Again - thanks to all those who attended our events in 2007 and past years, and we are looking forward to seeing everyone next year!!!
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WINTER STRETCHING
We have been receiving quite a few emails asking our advise for winter workout / stretching recommendations. I have asked Dave Predzin (GGA instructor) to write a tip for our winter etips about this topic. For those who haven't met Dave, he is definitely the expert in the GGA family on working out, stretching, etc.. (In fact, Dave has competed and finished (more than once I think) the Ironman Triathlon in Hawaii). To see more about Dave you can go to our Meet the Instructor page on our website.
Hamstring Stretch
(by Dave Predzin)
One of the issues we deal with in each and every school is trying to put students into the correct address position. Poor flexibility makes this a difficult task. We always work within the capabilities of the student but the bottom line is tight, rigid bodies have a hard time getting into the correct position, not to mention swinging the club correctly. This is the motivational part - increasing your range of motion will improve your ability to setup correctly and swing the club more efficiently and powerfully.
The first stretch I want to share with you targets the hamstrings. You need some wall space (no hanging pictures nearby) and you may want to have a pillow on-hand. Take your shoes off but wear a pair of clean socks (you'll understand in a minute). From a sitting position next to the wall, lie on your back, turn your body and place your heels on the wall. Straighten your legs and move in as close to the wall as you can. Use the pillow if you feel any strain in your neck. You should feel a moderate stretch in your hamstrings. Inhale slowly to the count of 4, pause for a second and then exhale slowly to the count of 4 and repeat this for 10 - 15 breaths. Use the slow, deep breaths to relax into the stretch.
After the first set you should feel your hamstrings loosening up a little. If you feel you are up to it scoot in a little closer to the wall until you feel a little added tension in your hamstrings and repeat the 10 - 15 breaths one more time.
The goal is to be able to do the stretch with your bottom and the back of your legs completely against the wall.
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CALLAWAY DRIVER GIVE AWAY
For all those that don't know yet - we are again giving a New Callaway Big Bertha 460 Driver away the end of January. If you have not already registered (or not sure if you have registered), you can do so at: http://swinglikemoe.com/index.php?customernumber=2283552828663&pr=Free_Club_Fitting&=SID
Hint - Registration is done by email address(es) - if you would like to register more than once, every different email address you enter, enters you in the contest additional times...
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PRACTICE TIP:
This past week, I took my son to a local college baseball camp. He had a great time and learned a lot. During his "training" I had an interesting conversation with a couple of the coaches. One of the coaches has produced numerous baseball training videos (mostly for adults/parents to help teach their children) and has done a lot of work on the "process of learning". The interesting comment he made was the mistake most make when they watch a teaching/training video. They watch the entire video assuming they will absorb all the information and be able to process/learn/teach the information this way.
Todd also posted an interesting chat in the forum on this same topic last week (wanted to share with everyone).
Thought this post could potentially help those watching training videos over the winter months and working on their games.
Title: RESULTS..
By: Todd Graves
Well. It is the end of the year. Time for me to put in a few words about my observations and do a little COACHING.
I want to talk about RESULTS, expectations and the possibilities for 2008.
If you new to the forum...welcome and welcome to the many conversations that we will have as you pursue a better golf game.
One thing that I would like to address here is what you can expect to happen from watching DVD's and practicing as well as instruction.
Watching DVD's will only help you if you pay attention and practice the information on the DVD's. Yes, I know this sounds obvious however, this is like when I purchase one of those computer desks which I have to assemble. I get home, open the package and start assembling without reading the directions. Forgetting to pay attention to the detail, I get half way through the assembly and I have parts left over and for some reason, the desk doesn't fit together.
This is what I see people do with our instructional DVD's. Those of you who have our DVD's might or might not realize how much goes into the production of the information. We pay attention to detail in the DVD's so that it can HELP you if you apply the principles.
You must pay attention to the details.
Also, how do you know you are doing what is being taught on the DVD's? Are you guessing or are you getting some sort of feedback that what you learned is what you are getting. Yes, you must start paying attention to the information and then make sure you are actually achieving the information.
You will get results if you do what the videos teach...I guarantee it.
Finally, you should expect that it is going to take your attention and a little effort to change. This is normal. What I do recommend however, is that you only worry about the mechanics of the golf swing at first. The goal is to get the club moving correctly at first. This is a huge step.
After you get the fundamentals and the club moving correctly, you can focus on results of the golf ball.
This is my suggestions for now. Watch the video, take a few notes on what you want to accomplish in your practice session and then make sure you accomplish that in your practice.
Feedback is welcome.
Feedback on forum: http://fuzz2moe.forumco.com/topic~TOPIC_ID~7359.asp
As always - please, please PRACTICE WITH A PURPOSE.
Good Luck,
Please let us know if we can do anything else for you.
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"Moeisms"
Moe Norman:
On Target Awareness off the tee:
"I see the work "accuracy" written across the fairway and I am putting it right under the u"
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....
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UPCOMING GGA EVENTS (Through June - East Coast School Dates Released):
*** Visit our website at http://www.swinglikemoe.com/ for more information on each school, school agendas, and for most recent updated schedule. Updated every few days.
2008
Feb. 1-3, 2008 - 3 day school - Orlando, FL (SOLD OUT)
Feb. 4-8, 2008 - Build Your Game Camp - Orlando, FL (2 spots remaining)
Feb. 23-24, 2008 - 2 day Alumni school - Orlando, FL (SOLD OUT)
Feb. 25-29, 2008 - Build Your game Camp - Orlando, FL (2 spots remaining)
Mar. 9-13, 2008 - Alumni Build Your Game Camp - Orlando, FL (SOLD OUT)
Mar. 14-16, 2008 - 3 day school - Orlando, FL (Open)
Mar. 27-29, 2008 - 3 day COUPLES School - Orlando, FL (SOLD OUT)
Apr. 11-13, 2008 - 3 day school - Orlando, FL (Open)
Apr. 14-18, 2008 - Build Your Game Camp - Orlando, FL (3 spots remaining)
Apr. 25-27, 2008 - 3 day school - Oklahoma City, OK GGA Academy (Open)
May 5-9, 2008 - Build Your Game Camp - Oklahoma City, OK at GGA Academy (SOLD OUT)
May 16-18, 2008 - 3 day School - Dover, DE, Jonathon's Landing (Open)
May 20-22, 2008 - 3 day School, East Haddam, CT, FoxHopyard GC (Open)
May 23-24, 2008 - 2 day Alumni School, East Haddam, CT, FoxHopyard GC (Open)
June 20-22, 2008 - 3 day school - Oklahoma City, OK - GGA Academy (Open)
June 23-27, 2008 - 5 day Build Your Game Camp, OKC, OK - GGA Academy (Open)
Others TBA
Please visit our website at www.swinglikemoe.com for updated events and more information
Registration can be do online at: http://swinglikemoe.com/shopping/start.php?browse=1&cat=2&customernumber=119282625605912&=SID
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.
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SPECIALS:
We greatly appreciate all those who have contacted us for orders in the past.
All clubs ordered through the GGA are built at the manufacturer to the individual's single axis swing specifications and sent direct from the factory to you.
You can see more about your specific recommended single axis specifications at: http://swinglikemoe.com/index.php?customernumber=76730442994646&pr=Free_Club_Fitting&=SID
*** Call for prices on any clubs: Adams, Ping, Taylormade, Callaway, Titleist/Cobra, Cleveland, YES Putters, and others.. we are able to beat (or at worst match) all prices and we can offer (custom build to your single axis specs) all clubs built by these manufacturers.
* No shipping charges, no taxes (outside of Oklahoma)
* Adams A3 OS Hybrid / Combo Set Irons(8) - $599 Steel, $699 Graphite
Adams "combo" set always rated one of best in industry.
http://www.adamsgolf.com/ir_idea_a3OS.htm
* NEW - Callaway Big Bertha 460 Driver
Price: $299 (Graphite)
http://www.callawaygolf.com/en.CLUBS.Drivers.BigBertha460Driver.html
* Callaway X-20 irons -
Price: $899 set of 8 graphite, $699 set of 8 steel shaft
Individually - $120 per club graphite, $100 steel
www.callawaygolf.com
* Cobra FP Irons - $559 set of 8 graphite irons ($75 each if less than 8)
http://cobragolf.com/irons/details.asp?id=16
* Cobra DWS hybrids - $149 graphite
http://cobragolf.com/utility_metals/details.asp?id=5
* NEW - Callaway Big Bertha Fairway woods - $199 each (graphite)
http://www.callawaygolf.com/en.CLUBS.FairwayWoods.BigBerthaFairwayWoods.html
* Callaway X Hybrid - $159 graphite, $139 steel
http://www.callawaygolf.com/en.CLUBS.Hybrids.XHybrid.html
Most Forged Wedges (Titleist Vokey, Callaway Forged +, Cleveland... ) - Between $100 and $110 each
http://www.callawaygolf.com/en.CLUBS.Wedges.XTourWedges.html
http://www.titleist.com/golfclubs/wedges/vokeyspinmilled.asp
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GGA INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL
See our latest and newest release - TROUBLES AND SOLUTIONS - great reviews (visit our chatroom to read them)
See more at: http://swinglikemoe.com/index.php?customernumber=284544460813131&pr=Troubles_Solutions
** GGA "FEELING OF GREATNESS" GRIP TRAINING CLUB: $129.95
http://swinglikemoe.com/index.php?customernumber=248948923246794&pr=Training_Grip_And_Club
GGA / TGGS INSTRUCTIONAL TAPES:
Please see:http://swinglikemoe.com/shopping/pgm-more_information.php?id=7&=SID
"Little Moe's" Swing for Life $24.95
GGA Short Game: $19.95
Course Management/ "How to Practice": $19.95
Get all three on VHS: $64.95
All three on DVD: $64.95
Volume #1 - #6 - 7 Principles of Golf Improvement - $64.95 each
Entire Series: $299
For more information about our 7 principles: http://swinglikemoe.com/index.php?customernumber=831366983148715&pr=Seven_Principles&=SID
Leverage bag: $35.95
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* 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
We wish everyone continued success with their golf games, and hope to see everyone very soon.
Tim Graves, PGA, Graves Golf Academy Owner/Instructor
Todd Graves, Graves Golf Academy Owner/Instructor
Scott Renfrow, GGA Director of Customer Relations
Brent Evans, GGA Instructor
Dave Predzin, PGA(a), GGA Instructor
Mick Benson, GGA Instructor
Ben Stanborough, PGA (European), GGA Instructor
Clayton Zwicker, GGA Apprentice
Graves Golf Academy
www.swinglikemoe.com - GGA Website
866-377-2316
405-823-9693 (Outside US)
timg@swinglikemoe.com
timkgraves@aol.com
www.moenormanforum.com - GGA Chat Forum
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