Review of recent trip to John Jacobs Golf School
Richard Knapp
I just returned from one of the most wonderful weekends that I have ever
spent, and thought I would pass along the information. This past weekend I
attended one of the John Jacobs Golf Schools, this one at Painted Mountain
in Mesa, Arizona. I highly recommend this class for anyone that wants to
launch their game and their abilities to a whole new level of play. (See
http://www.golfweb.com/jacobs/ for a complete listing)
They have a number of different class arrangements, which vary by location.
In Mesa, they have two types. A 5 day class (but this one happens during
the week), and a two day weekend class which is actually designed to be a
refresher for the 5 day class. I took the "weekend" one to see what it was
all about. There are even packages that include hotel and food, or you can
also "commute" and not get the hotel.
The class has 5 hours of instruction each day. They started out with a
short lecture, covering "ball flight" and what causes the ball to go in any
direction when hit. Then class is split up into two groups, and you are
sent off to either the driving range or different areas for specialized
instruction.
We spent 45 minutes per session covering "full swing" with the 5-9 irons,
full swing with all the clubs, and specialized areas of: chipping, putting,
pitching, and sand bunker play. The best part is that their instruction
and techniques are very simple to understand and implement.
In the full swing class, the instructor evaluates and takes notes on your
swing, and then videotapes your swing for review. Then you take a break
and review the tape in slow motion. Then back to hitting the ball while
the instructor suggests changes to make.
The specialized clinics start with a quick 5-minute review of the
techniques that you should use to accomplish the skill being practiced.
Then you spend 40 minutes practicing under the guidance of the instructor.
This was particularly interesting hitting balls from the sand bunker.
At the end of the day, you can play golf for free. After the 5 hours of
instruction, we were excited to get out and try what we learned. I
understand that if you take the class during the week, the instructors join
you on the course for the first few holes. The first day we played a full
18 holes, but after the second day, we were only able to play 9 holes
before we died.
The information that was presented was all fantastic! I learned so much,
and improved dramatically. Classes can be very large, but the ratio is
always kept to a maximum of 5 students to every instructor. They recommend
that you wear two gloves, which I wished I had done, as I did develop a
blister. I heard from other students that the five-day could turn your
hands to "mince meat".
In two days, I eliminated a lot of the basic problems of my game, and
understand the fundamentals in a way that I never thought I could. I
highly recommend this to all of you!
Scott
On 3 Jun 1997 14:11:09 GMT, "Richard Knapp" <rlkn...@earthlink.net> wrote:
Good review Richard. I started giving reviews on golf instructional tapes.
After reading much of the "information" given in r.s.g., I believe these
freelance reviews that people do periodically is one of the best
aspects of this group.
Cheers.
Scott
Prussian Princess
"Richard Knapp" <rlkn...@earthlink.net> wrote:
Richard, I heartily agree with you. What I found most interesting was
that the methodolgy teaches you to analyze your mistakes by watching
the flight of the ball. Thus, you don't feel the need to have a pro
at your elbow when you get home to tell you what you're doing wrong.
You become your very own pro!
They packed me off from an 18 handicap to an 11handicap in one season!
I plan to go back when I can fit it into the schedule and see if I can
reduce to a single digit. I also have the Jacobs custom fitted clubs
and after 6 years of playing with them, still love them.
Good on ya! I'm glad you enjoyed it also.
The PP
"If you wish to drown, do not torture yourself with shallow water."
........Bulgarian Proverb
Kenneth Pitts
I know that I'm not worthy, but I would like to offer for your royal
review my humble Jimmy Ballard, JickNcklaus, Paul Runyan pirated
video. My whole game can be found in there.
Your Devoted Servant
TheRealSerf
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On Thu, 05 Jun 1997 16:39:33 GMT, no...@home.com (Prussian Princess)
wrote:
<smip>
David Laville
On Fri, 13 Jun 1997 05:23:26 GMT, kenp...@airmail.net (Kenneth Pitts)
wrote:
>I know that I'm not worthy, but I would like to offer for your royal
>review my humble Jimmy Ballard, JickNcklaus, Paul Runyan pirated
>video. My whole game can be found in there.
Uuummmmmm, I think you just self incriminated yourself.
Wouldn't happen to have any PIRATED software, would you?
David
Golf Homepage
http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/3580/
Glf4Free
I am involved in a new golf business that is open to ALL golfers. One of
the advantages of this program is that you can received 10%-20% discount
on John Jacobs golf schools not to mention that all of you golf related
expenses like greens fees, carts, and country club dues can be deducted on
your income taxes. E-mail me for more info.
Prussian Princess
kenp...@airmail.net (Kenneth Pitts) wrote:
>I know that I'm not worthy, but I would like to offer for your royal
>review my humble Jimmy Ballard, JickNcklaus, Paul Runyan pirated
>video. My whole game can be found in there.
>Your Devoted Servant
>TheRealSerf
>+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Dear Mr. RealSerf,
You are *more* than worthy. But really!! This video intrigues me.
I'm off now to call my local pirate to find the very same. I shall be
looking for your game. It IS golf, isn't it?
The P "who is never takes anything for granted" P.
Kenneth Pitts
I am truly mortified at my mangling of Jack's name.
I would like to send the video (and the "P" logo item of my choice),
but where ?
Care Of:
Prussian Princess
Somewhere in the Rockies
USA
The contents are:
Jack Nicklaus - Golf My Way
The Jimmy Ballard Golf Connection
Golf Digest/Paul Runyan - Short Way to Lower Scoring
Please email me, people are already complaining that I am bowing,
scraping & groveling too much.
I formerly played tournament table tennis when I was young and
foolish. Now I am no longer young. Honestly, I believe the years I
spent on that refined my eye/hand skills to a point of greater
potential in golf.
TheReal Ken
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On Tue, 17 Jun 1997 03:44:55 GMT, no...@home.com (Prussian Princess)
wrote:
>kenp...@airmail.net (Kenneth Pitts) wrote:
Prussian Princess
dlav...@worldnet.att.net (David Laville) wrote:
>On Fri, 13 Jun 1997 05:23:26 GMT, kenp...@airmail.net (Kenneth Pitts)
>wrote:
>>I know that I'm not worthy, but I would like to offer for your royal
>>review my humble Jimmy Ballard, JickNcklaus, Paul Runyan pirated
>>video. My whole game can be found in there.
>Uuummmmmm, I think you just self incriminated yourself.
>Wouldn't happen to have any PIRATED software, would you?
>David
>Golf Homepage
>http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/3580/
Dear David,
We are speaking of those gentlemen with eye patches who sell
newspapers door to door & offer free videos for a one year
subscription.
Heavens! Pirated Software?
The P "who is incredulous at the *cheek* of
some conclusion jumpers" P.
Prussian Princess
glf4...@aol.com (Glf4Free) wrote:
Dear glf4...@aol.com
You nasty little scamp. Stop e-mailing me this minute or I will have
to tell your mother! When I want to go to the Jacobs school, I will
go and nothing you mail me will make that moment come a minute sooner.
What you say above is simply untrue. Believe me, this chariot has
been around the block, so to speak, more than once & these dues & fees
CANNOT be deducted period! Especially on ladies' day!! One more
e-mail and you shall hear from my lawyer, and then from my accountant
who will educate you in the finer points of LEGAL deductions.
The P "who prefers windows without bars" P.