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 Three day schools held at the following locations:

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(Coffee Creek Golf Course - OKC, OK)  

(Eagle Creek Golf Club - Orlando, FL)

(Jonahtan's Landing Golf Course - Dover, DE)  

(Fox Hopyard Golf Club - East Haddam, CT)  

 

 

(Prairie Landing Golf Club - West Chicago, IL)  

 

(Barona Valley Ranch - San Diego, CA)  

 

 

 



General Information


The Graves Golf Academy (GGA) 3 day school is set up in an outdoor classroom-like setting.  About 1/3 of your time will be spent watching Todd and Tim demonstrating and teaching proper single axis (Moe Norman) swing techniques and the other 2/3 will be spent hitting balls under supervision.  At each school, each participant will receive a student learning manual , personalized video instruction with Todd (to take with them) , optional club fitting , and lunch each day  with the GGA staff in which many personal stories of time spent with Moe will be shared.

 The 3 day school consists of:


 Day 1 - Intermediate Day
 Day 2 - Advanced Day
 Day 3 - On Course Instruction / Observation Day

 Intermediate Day details


This day will consist of fundamental Single Axis (Moe Norman) Swing Instruction including a review of  Single Axis Swing fundamentals and key positions.  Intermediate instruction covers such topics as grip and setup, lower body stabilization, wrist cock to produce leverage and power in the swing, club head speed production, through swing including proper position of lower body, knee flex and folding/unfolding of arms, finish positions, and much more.   Also included will be short game segments on putting & chipping.  The day will conclude with a ball striking demonstrations by Todd Graves.  Todd will be the lead instructor for the long game portion and Tim will help in the long game and leading the short game instruction.

Advanced Day details:


This day will include a short review of the Single axis (Moe Norman) swing basics and then focus on using the Single Axis fundamentals for instruction of the driver/woods and wedge portion of the golf game.  Todd is the lead instructor of the driver/wood portion and topics include ball position, physics behind hitting the driver/woods, proper launch angles, how different golf balls affect flight of the driver, and much more.   Tim is the lead instructor of the wedge portion, which includes techniques on how to "score" with the wedges, how to "chart" your wedge game, how different wedges are built according to bounce and loft, and how different wedges are used to produce different shots.   Also included will be segments on how to practice Single Axis fundamentals, how to build a personalized practice station at the range, how to take the practice from the range to the course, how to "create" individualized Single Axis swing thoughts that will produce positive results, and more common faults and fixes for the advanced Single Axis Golfer. Each golfer receives an individual video "lesson" at the end of the day with Todd/Tim to review what they have worked on during the day and highlight the areas they need to improve.  This video is sent home with the student in order that he/she can review for continued improvement.  

On Course Instruction / Observation Day Details:


This instructional day begins on range for about 1 hour - warm up, going through the bag, discussing how to prepare for a round of golf, tournament, etc.  You then play 3 holes with Todd reviewing swing and fundamentals in relationship to swing on the course.  Todd will discuss how your swing has changed when playing vs. on the range.  Discusses why so many have such a difficult time taking the range ball striking to the course.  Then play 3 holes with Tim going over trouble shots, course management, etc.  Examples -

Side hill lies Long/short chips
Long putts Flop shots
Long bunker shots Distance Calculation

Then you play 3 holes with Todd & Tim reviewing mental game, pre shot routines, post shot routines, proper angles to play on the course, etc.  Play is a scramble format, so everyone hitting a lot of shots but hitting them together.  Talk about shot, way to play shot, swing, etc.  After the on course instruction, the students go back to range and or short game facility to continue advanced instruction.  Video instruction is also continued.

 

 Overview of instruction included in the 3 day school

(includes the Intermediate, Advanced, & On Course Instruction Days)

 

3 days instruction including:

*Rethinking Golf  Session

*Bunker Session

*Lunch provided each day of school

*Over 20 Hours of Instruction with Todd and Tim Graves

*Faults/Fixes Session

*Playing to Your "Strengths" Session

*GGA Golf Hat

*Fundamentals Review

*Charting Wedges Session

*Distance Control and Wedge Game Instructions

*GGA Leverage Bag

*Chipping, Pitching, and Putting Instructions

*Range vs. Target Practice Session

*Course Management: Including A On Course Playing Lesson with Todd & Tim

*Free GGA School Videos ($65 value)

*Individual Video Analysis

*Driver and Fairway Wood Instructions

*Extensive Learning Manual - over 50 pages

*Membership to GGA Alumni Association

*Custom Club-Fitting

*Round Preparation / Pre-shot Routine

*Todd / Tim Graves Ball striking Exhibition


 What students are saying about the 3 day school:

 I have most volumes of the 7 principles series of DVDs. I have practically every video the Graves Golf Academy has produced. I have the original LOBG set. etc. etc. The Bottom Line is this: NOTHING, I REPEAT, NOTHING COMPARES TO ATTENDING A GRAVES GOLF SCHOOL IN-PERSON. NOTHING. PERIOD.

To prospective students: The school is first-class all the way. Excellent teaching stations and an exceptional golf course coupled with great service and attention to detail. This instruction is highly personalized, VERY one-on-one, and extremely consistent. It didn't matter if Todd, Tim, or Jared looked at my swing - they all saw the same basic flaws (I guess it was pretty obvious!) and each of them recommended the exact same starting point for me to improve. And the patience was incredible. I literally had Todd stand behind me and place my club, hands, etc. in the correct positions for 20 minutes straight so I could get the proper 'feeling' of where to put the club. And then both Tim and Jared personally assisted in the drill necessary to begin 'grooving' that move. Which brings an interesting point to light: I assure you, what you 'feel' you are doing in the golf swing versus what you are actually doing are two completely different things. And the fastest way to bridge the gap between 'feeling' the right thing and actually 'doing' the right thing is to attend a school and see these guys in-person. Further - be sure to do all 3 days. Or a 5 day if you can swing it. I went to all 3 days of the school in CT and I will again next year.

Before I attended the school, my game could be summed up as follows: All full shots were weak fades. Distance off the tee was my biggest challenge. And every time I played or practiced, I would be trying another 'magic bullet' fix. I did not head to the course or to the practice tee without attempting to change at least 1, if not 5, things. Each and every time. Sound familiar?

This is my experience since attending the school: I only hit a fade when I want one. Otherwise, I hit straight or with a slight draw. Distance off the tee has improved dramatically. I actually hit a drive 3 weeks after the school (on a 462 yard par 4) that went 303 yards - and it was directly behind the 150 yard stake in the center of the fairway. This from a guy who struggled for 200 yards off the tee. Further, when I go to the course or to the practice tee, I only ever work on one thing. And I know if I work on that one thing long enough, I will be one major step closer to my ultimate goal of scratch golf.

To Todd, Tim, Jared, Brent et al, thank you. It has been, and will continue to be, a great learning experience and the best value in golf today.

To all prospective students, do it. It is the best money you'll spend on golf, without question.


 My wife and I just returned from a 3-day school in Orlando. I must say that it was a fabulous experience. I have attended several schools in the past and this was by far the best. Todd ands Tim have refined there teaching metods to a point that even a slow learner like me can not help but inprove. I have also attened a couple of conventional golf schools in the past and Graves golf Academy is absolutly the best. They give you all that you need to learn to play the game. If you do not it is not their fault. You will get the methods and drills to make you the golfer you wish to be. all you have to do is supply the effort.
 I thought the golf school was great, and will definitely return for more teaching in the future. If anyone is considering going to meet with these guys in person, I strongly encourage it. I can't describe how much easier it was for me to get the concepts when a live person was showing me and moving my hands, arms etc. than just watching a video and trying to teach myself. I still can't believe what my swing looked like on video. I thought I had it down perfectly and then saw for myself what I actually looked like.

 The instruction was great. Todd and Tim were constantly available to give us improvement tips and reinforcement. Seeing my swing on the video side by side with Moe was awesome. Even better after Todd made several adjustments in my set up and then seeing the better result on the screen. Of course I play it over and over for reinforcement.

What was equally important for me, was the fitting process that Tim conducted with me. Checking out my equipment for fit, etc. One of the great outcomes was the realization that the Natural Golf grips I had installed on all my clubs were wrong for me. Not only were the grips too large for my hands, but also they were not allowing me to release the club properly. Changing to the right size grips has made a huge improvement in my iron play. I am hitting them further and right on line.

The short game instruction that Tim provided was just great. I learned so much and I am already seeing significant improvement in that area of my game.

Finally, just this past Sunday played a round at 77 on a 6500 yard course. 12 of 14 fairways hit, 55% of greens in regulation and when I missed was right around the green. Made over 50% U/D's. 3 birds.

I urge everyone that wants to understand more about Moe's swing and the total game to get into a school.


 I really enjoyed the school. I left with a ton of great information that I look forward to putting to use. The stories were great too! (All) the instruction was excellent. I felt like everyone wanted to make sure that I was grasping what was being taught - helpful one on one tips. The video tape session at the end was awesome - As they say, pictures don't lie.

For the first time in a long time I feel like I have an understanding of what is going on in my golf swing. Todd's video tape session was very helpful in truly understanding what the single axis swing looks and feels like. Tim's help with my short game is already paying off. Also, I finally understand what it means to practice with a purpose.


 Looks like my attendance at the February 2005 training course in Orlando is paying off.   I scored an 86 last week.  My goal was to break 100 which I now do on a regular basis.

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New Student

OKC  Academy 

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2nd Student

OKC Academy 

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GGA Alumni 

OKC Academy 

Other Locations 

 1 day

 $349

$499 

 1 day

$349 

$449 

1 day 

$349 

$499 

 2 days

$699 

$899 

 2 days

$649 

$749 

 2 days

$699 

$799 

 3 days

$1,099 

$1,199 

 3 days

$799 

$899 

 3 days

$999 

$1,099 

GGA School cancellation policy in effect from date of registration

  (balance billed approximately 2 weeks prior to school)


 

  Maximum of 4 to 1 student to instructor ratio

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 Cancellation Policy:

School cancelled 45 days or more prior to start date:  $100

School cancelled 30-45 days prior to start date:  25% of school fee or $100 , whichever is greater.

School cancelled 15-30 days prior to start date:  1/2 total school fee - Total applied to future school.

School cancelled 15 days or less to school: No refund - Balance applied to future school.


  *** The GGA does not bill for schools until approximately 2 weeks preceding the schools.***


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