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 Posted - 11/07/2007 : 22:39:11
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GRAVES GOLF ACADEMY
"Little Moe" SIGNATURE SCHOOL
NOVEMBER E-TIP NEWSLETTER
ISSUE #71
Howdy Everyone (good old "Okie" hello..),
Sending out a quick etip as we are heading down to Florida again tomorrow for our last schools of '07.
Amazing how fast 2007 went by - also amazing how many students we saw this year. Remember a few years ago, when we were only seeing a few students a week...... by end of this year - of our last 21 schools, 20 were sold out. To me - sounds like the word of Moe is spreading!!! Thank you everyone, for all your support and like we always say - "Keep Spreadin' the Word".
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Topics in the Etip:
1. Where Do I Begin?
2. Last Minute Special
3. Practice Tip - Tribute to Nick Weslock
4. Moeism
5. Moe Trivia Time / Contest - Win a GGA 3 Day School
6. GGA Schedule - Update through May 2008
7. Club Special - Buy Adams BUL Driver - BUL FW wood FREE - ending next week.
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WHERE DO I BEGIN???
In the past couple of months, we have seen a LARGE increase in those signing up for our newsletters - visiting our website and chatroom and emailing and/or calling us for more information. This is AWESOME!!!! We can only assume this increase has come from our new videos on Youtube, Google Videos, rise in different search engines, and all you "spreading the word of Moe". What ever the reason(s) - We LOVE it!!!
Now to answer some of those questions - Where do I begin?? How do I start learning Moe's Swing? How to I get more information about the single axis swing? And many others....
For all those interested, we strongly recommend to examine what we consider the "Path to Great Golf". We (the GGA) have worked for years establishing what we believe is the path to great golf.
To see this path, please go to: http://swinglikemoe.com/index.php?customernumber=767124432326&pr=The_Path_To_Great_Golf&=SID
And - please don't hesitate to call or email us anytime.
Good Luck - Please let us know what we can do for you.
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LAST MINUTE SPECIAL:
We have a last minute cancellation in our Build Your Game Camp next week (November 12th - 16th). We have a spot open to anyone interested - if you can make it "last minute" - give me an email at timg@swinglikemoe.com or timkgraves@aol.com and I'll be happy to work out a "special" with you. I know it is very little warning - because of that, happy to work out something with you if you can make it next week. Thought I'd throw this out as we won't be teaching a school/camp again for 2 months... and know some have shown interest in a camp/school before then.
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PRACTICE TIP:
Nick Weslock
Assume many of you have heard by now, Nick Weslock (one of Moe's closest friends) passed away last week. Wanted to "dedicate" this Practice Tip to him.
Some of you may have met Nick at our past Moe Norman Memorial "Coming Home" at Rockway Golf Club this past July. We are greatful Nick was able to attend and get a chance to speak to everyone at our Saturday night gathering. Was very special listening to him talk about the times he had spent with Moe. I can tell you first hand, in the last 5 years of Moe's life, everytime I saw Moe he was with Nick. They were close friends and life long golfing buddies.
Here are a few pages from Tim O'Connor's book The Feeling of Greatness - The Moe Norman Story about Nick Weslock.
.... "I can't ever remember Moe sleeping in a bunker. There was always a place for him. He didn't have much money. Someone would often pay his hotel bill."
That someone would often be Nick Weslock.
In the 1947 Canadian Open in Toronto, U.S. Professional Clayton Heafner was paired with 29-year-old Nick Weslock, the hot-shot Canadian Amateur.
Heafner watched as time after time Weslock's wedge shots bit into the greens at Scarboro Golf Club and spun back to within birdie range, author Jim Barclay recounts in Golf in Canada: A History. In the third round, Weslock fired a 65, the lowest score of the day and Heafner filed a protest that Weslock's wedge must have had illegal grooves. But the RCGA rules committee found that it was quite legal. It was the man - not the club - working the magic. Weslock finished fourth behind winner Bobby Locke of South Africa. No Canadian amateur has ever come so close to winning the country's national championship.
Barclay says that tournament was probably the genesis of Weslock's nickname Nick the Wedge. Jimmy Demeret said Weslock was one of the three best wedge players in the world. He considered turning professional, but by 1951 he was not only two-time Ontario Amateur champ, he was also partner of an auto parts manufacturing company in Burlington. When U.S. tour pro Al Waltrous learned how much money Weslock earned from his business activities, he talked him out of turning pro.
Weslock is arguably one of the world's best amateurs to ever play the game. His sparkling career includes four Canadian Amateur championships, four invitations to the Masters, eight Ontario Amateur titles and six Canadian Senior championships. He was low amateur in the Canadian Open an incredible 16 times, a record that will likely never be broken. He also played on 17 Canadian international amateur teams.
Around 1946, Weslock was playing a tournament at Rockway when Lloyd Tucker [Head Professional] fixed him up with a caddie named Moe Norman. Even though Weslock was one of Canada's top amateurs and 11 years older, the teenager turned out to be a rather forthright little fellow, as Weslock found out on the par three 16th hole. They stood on the tee, a little breeze blowing in their faces. They had about 145 yards to the pin.
"This is a seven-iron shot," Weslock said.
"No, it's an eight-iron," Moe replied.
"You sure?"
"You hit the seven-iron and you'll carry your bag from here in."
Weslock blinked hard, more than a bit shocked, but the kid was so definitive, and he'd been bang-on clubbing him all the way round. Weslock took the eight and socked it three feet from the hole. "He was right. He was always right. I won the tournament," Weslock said. "I was impressed by his knowledge of the game."
They've been best of friends ever since. There was an instant rapport between them, even though you couldn't imagine two more different people. A barrel-chested man with Popeye arms, Weslock was meticulous about the state of this clubs, which were always gleaming and free of dirt. While most golfers sported which and gray, he favored a rainbow of colours topped off by flashy checkered caps and immaculately shined shoes.
Weslock was supremely confident in his golf and in himself, and often came off cocky to those who didn't know him. He loved to gab with the press. A very intelligent man, Weslock kept fastidious notes about his golf game, swing thoughts and observations, anything that could help him in a pinch. Except for the brilliance of his golf, Moe was a polar opposite in almost every respect.
As Moe became a top player on the Ontario Amateur circuit, Weslock was a good friend to have. He would give Moe equipment and clothes occasionally, loan him a few dollars here and there, but Weslock was a bigger help as Moe's trusted advisor.
The dapper Weslock was always after Moe about his "deportment" - the importance of being clean-shaven and well groomed, keeping his clothes neat and clean and matching colours and patterns. Weslock didn't like it either when fans would snicker at Moe's clashing outfits, which made him appear clownish.
Weslock also acted as a buffer between moe and many players and officials. He'd tell people to give Moe some slack, explaining that Moe was very shy. Weslock was the first golfer of significant social standing to go to bat for Moe. "I always defended him. They didn't appreciate what great talent he had."
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You can see more about Nick at:
http://www.lfpress.com/cgi-bin/publish.cgi?s=golf&dnt=newsstand/Sports/Golf/2007/11/01/4621942-sun.html
http://www.scoregolf.com/cpgolfnews/golf/October-2007/15900015-G103108AU.cfm/story/Legendary-amateur-golfer-Nick-Weslock-passes-away-at-age-89
http://moenormanforum.com/topic~TOPIC_ID~7290.asp
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"Moeisms"
Moe Norman:
"Practice something that makes you better." "Don't do something that ingrains habits that make you worse. That is what 99% of the people do."
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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Moe Trivia Time - Contest
Time for Moe Trivia again.
For all those "new" to our etip - we try to do this every few months.
Question:
In 1956, at Moe's first appearance in the Master's Tournament, Moe withdrew from the competition because of "blistered, red and raw" hands. Moe's hands became "blistered, red and raw" because he had hit so many practice balls the day before after receiving a tip from a fellow pro.
1. How many holes did Moe play in the Master's before he withdrew? (Hint - be careful on this one... not what most think...)
2. Who gave Moe the golf tip on the driving range the lead to Moe hitting all the balls?
For each question answered correctly, you will be entered in the contest / drawing. You can only be entered a maximum of 2 times (answering # 1 and # 2 correctly).
Before the next etip - we will draw from all those who answered correctly, there will be 3 winners:
1st place: GGA 3 Day School of their choice.
2nd place: GGA Training Grip Club (or equivalent if already own).
3rd place: GGA Instructional DVD
Please email your "guesses / answers" to timkgraves@aol.com .
Good Luck -
Will announce winners and the answers in the next etip.
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UPCOMING GGA EVENTS (2008 Schedule 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.
2007
Nov 9 - 11, 2007 - 3 Day School - Orlando, FL at Eagle Creek (SOLD OUT)
Nov 12 - 16, 2007 - Build Your Game Camp - Orlando, FL (1 spot open)
2008
Feb. 1-3, 2008 - 3 day school - Orlando, FL (2 spots remaining)
Feb. 4-8, 2008 - Build Your Game Camp - Orlando, FL (2 spots remaining)
Feb. 23 & 24, 2008 - 2 day Alumni school - Orlando, FL (2 spots remaining)
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 (2 spots open)
Apr. 11-13, 2008 - 3 day school - Orlando, FL (Open)
Apr. 14-18, 2008 - Build Your Game Camp - Orlando, FL (Open)
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 (Open)
Others TBA
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: (See below for Adams BUL Driver / FW wood special - buy one get one free - special over the end of next week.)
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 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)
*** SPECIAL ****
Buy an Adams BUL Driver ($299) and get a Adams BUL Fairway wood (3, 5, 7) FREE
Driver: http://www.adamsgolf.com/dr_insightbul.htm
Fairway woods: http://www.adamsgolf.com/fw_insightbul.htm
* NEW - RELEASED OCT 15th - 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
* 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 ($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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Nov. Etip - Tribute to Nick Weslock, Moe Trivia,..
