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 Posted - 08/22/2007 : 22:25:48
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GRAVES GOLF ACADEMY
"Little Moe" SIGNATURE SCHOOL
AUGUST E-TIP NEWSLETTER UPDATE
ISSUE #68A
Hello Again,
We always know summer is winding down when we start heading to the west coast - next week we will be just outside San Diego for our annual school and camp at Barona Valley Golf Course. Looking forward to getting back to that beautiful facility and seeing all our students again or for the first time...
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Topics in the Etip:
1. YOU SHOULD KNOW MOE promo video - obviously a big hit...
2. Moe Norman Memorial Wrap Up by Scott
3. Upcoming Schools - When is the best time to attend a school?
4. Practice Tip - "Letting others help you..."
5. Moeism
6. GGA Schedule - Updated
You can see etip at:
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YOU SHOULD KNOW MOE
GGA / MOE PROMO VIDEO a big hit....
Want to thank all those who emailed / called us with their comments and suggestions about our new promotional video.
From the responses - seems to be a big hit... We are going to "upgrade", change a few things, add a few "chapters" and will get the finalized version out to those interested. We will let everyone know when the finalized version is available (in upcoming etips).
You can see the promo video at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=FZbNdBg9p18 (STRONGLY recommend to turn your volume UP - music makes the video.)
You can see all the GGA youtube videos at: http://youtube.com/user/GravesGolfAcademy
Again, after viewing our new video - we would love to read your comments (good or bad). (Good to me, Bad to Scott.. just kiddin'). Please email your comments to timkgraves@aol.com or scottr@swinglikemoe.com
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Moe Norman Memorial "Coming Home" Wrap Up (and Newspaper Articles)
It's been a 3 weeks since the conclusion of the 3rd Annual Moe Norman Memorial. The tournament, titled "Coming Home", was held at Rockway Golf Club in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada on July 21st & 22nd.
I want to apologize for not getting you and update sooner, however, I took a nice, relaxing vacation, and this is the first opportunity I've had to get this article in an Etip Newsletter.
I want to start by thanking the 63 golfers we had participate in the tournament over the 2 days. Thank you for your support of the tournament, you support of the Graves Golf Academy, and your love for Moe. You are a very special group to me and I'm honored to have been able to put together an event for such a deserving bunch of people.
Next I need to extend a special thanks to Rockway Golf Course, whose staff was MORE than accommodating to all of us over the weekend. And special thanks to Kelly Schell, the event coordinator. Kelly came up on Sunday of the tournament, her day off, just to check in and make sure everything was working. She also spent her entire Friday before the tourney taking every piece of Moe memorabilia out of the display cases and cleaning and arranging it. And to Mike Martz, the head professional at Rockway, whose love for "Murray" still lives on. Thanks Mike for the stories, your hard work, and being a spectacular host and a good friend to Moe all those years.
I could go on forever with stories from the tournament weekend, but maybe the one that will explain the "aura" of the tournament the best was the weather. For all those who've participated in years past, you know we've had rain EVERY year. Well, Moe was definitely looking down on the tournament this year, as the weather was PERFECT both days. Mid -70's, light wind, few clouds. It couldn't have been any better.
For those who weren't able to attend, I can only tell you that this was a "Once in a Lifetime" experience. We were blessed to have several of Moe's closest friends in attendance at the tournament, and at the round table discussion on Saturday evening. The Moe stories were definitely flowing that night! Participants were also treated to a bus tour of Moe's childhood home, the hotel he lived in for so many years, Westmount Country Club where Moe developed his love for the game as a caddy, and finally Moe's final resting place.
To sum it up, it was a perfect event in most every respect of the word. We put together a slideshow of pictures from the tournament that you can watch by visiting the Moe Memorial Page on our website - http://swinglikemoe.com/index.php?pr=Moe_Memorial_Tourney&=SID .
How we (the GGA) will be able to top this event in the future I cannot tell you. There are only a few times in life when one gets to experience such an event, and we were privy to that this past July.
Going forward and looking towards a possible Moe IV, we have not set dates yet, however, we are looking at a Fall date in Orlando, Florida. Going back to Canada at this point isn't out of the question, and more details will come by the end of this year.
Again thanks to all of you for your support for this wonderful event, and we look forward to seeing you at the Moe IV, where ever the winds may blow it.....
Scott
Scott Renfrow, GGA CR Director
"The Record" Canadian Newspaper Article: http://news.therecord.com/article/216352
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When is the best time to attend a GGA school / camp??
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UPCOMING GGA SCHOOLS / CAMPS - WEST COAST HERE WE COME!!!!
There is always a debate about what time of year is the best time to attend a GGA school / camp. Just before the golf season starts? In the winter? Or maybe, during the middle of the season???
To be honest, everyone has different opinions, but I will be happy to give you my (Tim's) opinion....
I believe the best time to attend a school / camp is in the fall or winter (after the golf season has ended).
Why? Because, in each school / camp each individual gets NUMEROUS things to work on in their game - long game, mid game, short game, on course management, mental game, etc.. These different moves, changes in their swing, changes in their practice routines, changes in their "mind set" on the golf course all take time to take affect - or in other words, to become comfortable.
I, for one, do not want to be in the middle of my golf season making changes that are not comfortable to my golf game. I want to make these changes in the fall / winter months, so when spring arrives I am ready to go.
Now your next question - how to I make changes when I live in the "snow" in the winter months.
Very easy - most of the changes you will make can be done inside and many don't need to hit golf balls to make the changes.... in fact, many times it is easier and the changes will take affect faster if you DO NOT hit golf balls - but rather work on drills, positions, etc... You can ask our alumni - they will tell you how making changes in the garage, basement, etc.. is EXTREMELY effective and many times much faster than trying to make changes hitting balls.... (see Practice Tip below).
Example - think about the PVC drill, leverage bag drill, training grip (drill), etc.. Will work on grip, set up, backswing, leverage angles, impact, etc.. and all SHOULD and CAN be done with out hitting a ball... in the basement, garage, etc.. GREAT winter drills.....
To learn what you need to work on and to take your game to the NEXT level you might want to consider seeing us in the fall or at least in the early spring to give yourself time to make the changes, make them comfortable so when you golf season is in "full swing" - you are ready to go!!
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This next week, the GGA will be in San Diego.
WEST COAST (California) :
Aug. 27th - 31st - Build Your Game Camp - Barona Ranch Golf Course - San Diego, CA (1 Space Open)
Sept. 1st - 3rd - 3 Day School - Barona Ranch Golf Course - San Diego, CA (Sold Out)
THIS IS THE ONLY TIME WE ARE ON THE WEST COAST - IF INTERESTED - If you can make the camp and are interested - we can still get you in....
The end of September we will be heading back to your Academy in Orlando (Eagle Creek Golf Course).
To see our entire schedule - please see the end of this etip or as always can go to www.swinglikemoe.com
For more information about our schools, please go to: http://swinglikemoe.com/index.php?customernumber=958654319219873&pr=School_Information&=SID
If you would like to register: http://swinglikemoe.com/shopping/start.php?browse=1&cat=5&customernumber=&=SID
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GGA MOE NORMAN FORUM
Be sure and visit our Swing Like Moe Chatroom especially if you haven't before, or if you haven't been there in the past few months. We're getting a lot of new sign ups and a lot of great questions and comments.
You can see more at www.moenormanforum.com
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PRACTICE TIP:
LETTING OTHERS (GGA ALUMNI) HELP YOU
by: Tim Graves, PGA
I don't know why - maybe because we asked for opinion's on our new promo video (see above), but for some reason I received many emails this past week from our alumni telling us about their improvement and "what they have done" to get better....
Like I always say, I am not sure if there is any better "references" than to listen to those just like you. "How did they do it?" "What can I "copy" to get better like them"...
Before I list some of these emails, I want to restate: These GGA alumni are just like you... most work (have limited time for golf), most are between mid 40s and 70, most started at mid to high handicaps, all want to get better at this game.
Hopefully, reading these emails will help you think of ways you can improve and get better at this game as these alumni are. (I have bolded some points I think will help EVERYONE.)
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Email #1
From: John Olson, MN
"Hi Tim, I finished second in our club championship both in low net and low gross - handicapping if some high handicap gets hot can really be a problem.
On very slick tucked greens - I shot a 79 (45 mph gusts) - 70 for a 149 total (par 144) to finish 2nd. The guy who won low gross is a +1 and beat me by 2 strokes.
Currently I am playing at a 5 and shrinking. Funny thing is I only play 9 holes a week, but spend my time in my basement practicing tempo and positions - always practicing with a purpose.
What has been interesting for me to observe is how much emphasis needs to be on the PUTTING GAME at a higher level. Listen to this, for the week I was #1 in fairways and GIR - finished 2nd. My putting was only average and the guy who won was fantastic, despite finishing out of the top ten in every other catagory. Once the ball striking gets to a point and your short game gets better - it is all about putting.
Interesting to me is that I think I need to get my putter fit as well. I noticed how many times I miss hit putts and it was scary. I think many overlook how important getting a putter fit is to your game - all my other equipment is, why not a putter as well.
I just wanted you guys to konw in the 7 years I now have bought into your method - my handicap has gone down from a 22 to 5 and that is only because I get 1.5 hours a week to play. In my mind, I am a scratch golfer and I carry that confidence with me to the course. There was a point in time I couldn't keep the ball in the next fairway, now I am upset when I am in the primary cut. For me to get to the next level - I will become a better putter.
Oh by the way (the even better news) - I also qualified for the MN Amateur, but sadly cannot play due to unexpected family stuff.
I get so many compliments on my swing and accuracy now - your approach has taken me to this level. Be sure to tell people how important mirros and video are - it is the way to quick improvement. Oh one more thing - tell people to stop listening to people on the range. If you don't have a plan before you go to the range - don't go! Your improvement plan must be your own - or it simply won't work.
This winter I start a complete breakdown of my putting game and change the way I do business on the greens. If I want to excel in even harder tournaments - this needs to happen.
Thanks Todd and Tim for everything
Loyal student since 2000
John Olson
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Email #2
From: G. Benore. MI:
"The new video is FABULOUS! Great marriage of music and the written word. I thought the graphics were way more powerful than the usual spoken word by a narrator.
Btw - my swing is coming around. Finally learning to come down from the inside. Been really concentrating on basics (mostly grip, set up and the first couple feet of backswing.) Much more distance and very straight. I was playing with my buddy and his daughter a couple of weeks ago (she's a captain in the Coast Guard) and I finally missed a fairway about hole 14. She laughed and told me she was starting to think I made a deal with the devil.
A free information CD is a great idea. As my swing has improved, people have been approaching me on the range and asking why my ball goes so straight. I've been carrying around a few business cards in my bag, and I write www.swinglikemoe.com on the back and give it to them, along with a spiel. I also sent a VERY much brainwashed NG'er to your Site, and his initial suspicion was completely overcome by your instruction, honesty and sincerity. He told me that he thought NG was indeed a fine instruction school, until he saw your Site, which blew him away.
I finished "The art of learning" by Josh Waitzkin. Fabulous book. He speaks at length about building a trigger, finding ways to enter the zone naturally, how to deal with setbacks and mental challenges, etc. He's the guy who was a world champ at chess when he was just 7 or 8 years old, (the movie "searching for Bobby Fischer" is about him, it's a true story.) got burned out by competitive chess at 20, wandered into a Tai Chi class, and was a world Champ in the fighting form of Tai Chi in just 3 years!!! He realized that what he is good at it learning to do new things. He says that learning anything is the result of lots of small, repeated steps, and the zone is the zone, no matter the activity. He says the zone for chess, the zone for fighting tough guys, and the zone for writing a book are ALL THE SAME ZONE, AND THAT IT IS THE SAME FEELING FOR EACH! Great, great book, I think all of you guys would like it. It's been on the best seller lists for a few weeks, I think. http://www.joshwaitzkin.com/
Take care, my friend, and keep up the good work."
GB
D. Gary Benore
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Email #3
From: Bill Mulderig, NY
"Hi Tim and Todd,
This is Bill Mulderig about to be 72 years old. I attended your school in May at Conn. My game was a shambles 102 to 112 all spring.
Yesterday I scored 88 ;last week I beat the ex club champion in a match to advance. My partners some aged 50 and younger are astounded at how far my drives have advanced.
I am having a ball. THANKS!
I watch all your tapes and practice a lot with the club [GGA Training Grip Club].
I am shooting to break 80 this season, all I can say is you guys are truly terrific.
I tell all my freinds to contact you and in fact I recently gave your web site to a local PGA professional who coaches at Spring Valley High school in Rockland county NY.
I suggested he become a teacher of the Moe Norman discipline. I hope he contacts you (Sean K.)
Anyway old geezers can learn new tricks!!
Thanks
Bill
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Email #4
From: Bill Salmon, OH
"Tim, Check out this months Golf Magazine, Feature article how your game can be improved with a 3/4 swing.
No mention of single plane. Two PHD's, figured this one out....
If this story can be featured in Golf magazine, The Moe/Graves story should also be a candidate
to be featured. These genius' s only have part of the story, it's a poorly written 1/2 truth.
Bill Salmon
PS. Shot 74 yesterday, a personal best. After 2 1/2 years , it's finally sinking in, I have my 9 plane swing down to one plane. Thank you Graves Academy! Swinging at 80% and hitting it square is far more effective than swinging hard! Again the Troubles and Solutions, helped me turn the corner."
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Again, as I always say - you can definitely learn from those that have "walked in your shoes".... I love hearing about all our alumnus' improvement - I receive emails like these EVERY DAY. Keep them coming!!!
Hopefully, you will find information in these I copied above that will help you with your game...
Again, if you would like to see what we believe is you "Path to Great Golf" please go to:
http://swinglikemoe.com/index.php?customernumber=49176311918440&pr=The_Path_To_Great_Golf&=SID
Good Luck,
Tim
Remember - Always Practice with a Purpose
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"Moeisms"
Watching Tiger today reminded me of his quote:
"Only two players have ever truly owned their swings, Moe Norman and Ben Hogan," Woods said. "I want to own mine. That's where the satisfaction comes from."
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:
*** 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.
Aug. 27th - 31st - Build Your Game Camp - Barona Ranch Golf Course - San Diego, CA (1 Space Open)
Sept. 1st - 3rd - 3 Day School - Barona Ranch Golf Course - San Diego, CA (Sold Out)
Sep 22 - 24th - 3 Day School - Eagle Creek Golf Course - GGA (Open)
Oct 22 - 26nd - Build Your Game Camp - Eagle Creek Golf Course - GGA (1 Space Open)
Nov 9th - 11th - 3 Day School - Eagle Creek Golf Course - GGA (0pen)
Nov 12th - 16th - Build Your Game Camp - Eagle Creek Golf Course -GGA (Open)
Others TBA....
2008 Schedule will be announced in UPCOMING Etips
Prices:
Intermediate and Advanced Schools: $399 for first school day, $349 for each additional day.
GGA 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 - $1,999
Build Your Game Camps - Outside OKC - $2,499
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.
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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.
*** Call for prices on any clubs: Adams, Ping, Taylormade, Callaway, Titleist/Cobra, Cleveland, YES Putters, and others.. we are able to beat all prices and we can offer (custom build to your single axis specs) all clubs built by these manufacturers.
* NEW... Adams A3 Hybrid Iron / Combo Set (8 graphite) - $599 Steel, $699 Graphite
http://www.adamsgolf.com/idea_a3_irons.htm
* 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
* Callaway Big Bertha Irons:
$599 set of 8 steel ($80 per club if less than 8)
$799 set of 8 graphite ($110 per club if less than 8)
To see more about this irons, please go to:
http://www.callawaygolf.com/en.CLUBS.Irons.BigBerthaIrons.html - men's irons
http://www.callawaygolf.com/en.WOMENS.WomensIrons.WomensBigBerthaIrons.html - women's irons
* Cobra FP Irons - $559 set of 8 graphite irons
http://cobragolf.com/irons/details.asp?id=16
* Cobra DWS hybrids - $149 graphite
http://cobragolf.com/utility_metals/details.asp?id=5
* Callaway X Fairway woods - $199 each (graphite)
www.callawaygolf.com
* 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
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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
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
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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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