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Greetings,
It feels like winter out there, and if you're a golfer you're
probably getting a little antsy, I know I am. If you gotta
getaway, think hard about joining our golf trip down to
Mexico in a couple weeks, it's a great spot.
While being cooped up we've had the opportunity to
look
through some of the golf school feedback we've
received from last year's questionnaire. Thanks for
taking the time to fill it out, the information really
assists us in the direction we take from year to year.
Here are some of improvements we have in store
for 2008:
This year we'll include a questionnaire for our golf
school students. Check out this sample golfer profile
created from the questionnaire. Have a look Many of the top instructors
and
PGA tour players use these. They are about $65, but
through us this week they are $49 (check the Quick
Links)
- Referral program-
If a client is referred by you,
you'll receive 10% of what they pay for their golf school or Moe-Money
towards golf instruction
- Take home video of your improvement
plan
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Offer more
affordable instruction- Watch for our
monthly specials at all of our locations.
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Continuing Education in Golf
Nothing "same old, some old" around here
All of us in any line of work have to continue improving
or else
you will jumped by the competition. It's no different in
the golf industry. There are so many more
golf schools and teaching pros out there from the
when I started in 1992.
In this regard, we continue to invest in better tools,
technology and training to remain one of the top golf
schools in California. To stay informed Mark
Favell and I just returned from a Teaching
Summit put on by the PGA. Here's a quick
overview of what was presented:
- L.A.W.S of Golf by
Dr. Jim Suttie 2000 National
Teacher of the Year- Teaching for different body types
(this month's book of the month). Bottom line-
A short
heavy man can't or shouldn't swing like Tiger Woods.
- We had a researcher share enlightening
information from putting
analysis equipment. Bottom
line- Better ball speed control maximizes the
capture
size of the hole. So practice more distance control.
- Titleist
Performance Institute or TPI will raise the bar for
golf instruction by educating instructors, more than we
ever have, on a golfer's anatomy. Bottom line-
There are simple muscle
tests that we can use to learn a golfer's range of
motion and
capabilities. This will help us customize his golf
swing
- Trackman, the latest and
greatest radar
technology for ball flight, presented their data from
PGA Tour events. Bottom line, launch your
drives (video tip) high
with very low backspin for longer drives. Example,
Tiger swings faster than Bubba Watson but puts more
back spin on his ball. Tiger's ball will fly further but roll
less and have less overall distance.
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Gotta Getaway?
February 13-17 golf trip to Mexico!
Amigos, pack your bag and join us in Puerto Vallarta.
We'll
leave at 9:00 Wednesday, February 13 and be
lounging by the pool or beach by 2:00 pm. Right now
I've only got four spots left so call us right away if
you're interested!
This will give you a good idea of the itinerary for a cost
of $2,090 (single) and $1,515 (double):
- Wednesday- Arrive in the afternoon and relax
until dinner at the hotel
- Thursday- Coaching clinic on how to play some of
the shots needed at these golf courses (how to adjust
and play on Bermuda grass and how to say "one
more beer please" in Spanish) and then tee it up at
the
Weiskopf course with one of us pros
- Friday- Eighteen holes or more on the Nicklaus
course, instruction offered before or after your round if
you wish
- Saturday- Open day to do anything you wish, sport
fish, snorkel or check out the town
- Sunday- Early morning golf at Marina Vista Golf
Course or easy morning until 1:00 pm departure
The Marriott in PV is a four star hotel with a new spa
that is world-class. The hotel also has excellent food
(four restaurants including Japanese, believe it or not)
and fifteen minutes from the two
courses you'll get to play.
I'm partnering with company that'll take care of all the
ground transportation for golf or anything else you may
want to do (sport fish, snorkel, tequila taste, zip line or
shop).
Video tip shot at Vista Vallarta Golf Club
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Nineteenth Hole Wine Club Teeing Off
Golf and Wine Events through the year
I've been making wine for twelve years with my brother-in-law and another good friend. I started as a beer brewer but turned to wine making in 1995. Our first vintage, a Zinfandel, somehow won a Gold for home wine makers in the Napa County fair. Over the years making wine has been an excuse to get friends together, get in the vineyards and have a little party.
About two years ago I came up with a fun golf themed label called 19th Hole or Nineteenth Hole (which I've trademarked), so when I gave it to friends it looked a bit more finished. Some asked to buy the wine, so I thought, I'm making the wine anyhow, why not get the licenses and sell some too.
We're looking to place the Nineteenth Hole wines in all
the fine golf clubs in Northern California and eventually grow into other states. There will
also be a wine club with a website and fun golf
outings and tastings through the year.
This year we're going to release three
wines, a Meritage blend of reds, a Chardonnay and a
Pinot Noir towards late Summer. The
prices will range from $14 to $29 and I think you'll really enjoy
them.
The first event will be the
Friday, April 11 in San Francisco (Harding Park
Golf
Course) where I'm releasing the Meritage blend.
And
by no coincidence the third round of the Masters will
be on a big screen while we enjoy munchies that go
nicely with the Meritage. First tee off is 8:00 a.m. and
the green fee is $143, Kris Moe Wines will cover lunch
and tee prizes. Please join in there is no obligation to
buy. Call us at 707-939-0523 to reserve
your spots.
Here's a video of Kris Moe harvesting the 2007 grapes
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Please weigh in to share your interests and
comments on the newsletter. You may also want to
check out the blog I write at www.moe
ongolf.blogspot.com
Sincerely,
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There isn't a golf tournament more stressful than the
US Open. Besides it being a coveted title the pros
know if they don't strap on their caps right that day they
may shoot 90. Typically the guys who drain a few six
foot putts early for par gain the confidence they need to
get them through the week.
The first thing I look for in a golfer is
their ability to hit wedges (30-50 yards). Most golfers
can only hit a high wedge, and even so, very
inconsistently. Consistency is what we all what and if
you can learn to hit a wedge with controlled
trajectories you'll be on your way. 
All of you and your friends are welcome to these golf
parties I put on. I'm promoting the wine but I also
like to reconnect with many of you and give you a
chance to meet some of the other nice people who
read the golf school newsletter.
Hitting a moving ball could give you an entirely new
sensation of striking a ball, especially if you've played
tennis or hockey. I've gotten some really exciting
results from students doing this drill.
Do you want to hit the golf ball further? One of the keys
to put less backspin on the golf ball by putting less loft
on the clubface. Dennis Mitchell has a great way to
teach golfers how to roll their forearms. We find most
golfers never learn how to do this so I think you'll find
this video very benificial.
Dennis Mitchell teaching the 
Puerto Vallarta Golf Package 