Apr 27, 2017 there is no easier way than the single plane golf swing of moe norman. Mark evershed a fine canadian teacher had a long and close relationship with moe norman. Only two golfers in the history of the game ever owned their swings, according to. Moe struggled to fit in socially and many today believe he may have been autistic. Little did i know at the time that what he was teaching me was, essentially, the moe norman swing. Moe norman era pga player and super swing coach bob toski promoted a slice fixing drill that involved taking a 2x4, stood up on the short edge, aimed along the target line, and then hitting balls just inside the board. Moe was known for hitting every ball perfectly straight. Bryson dechambeau has riveted spectators with his unique golf swing and style. Dec 20, 2004 clubs to fit the single plane swing december 20, 2004 july 14, 2017 tim graves, pga clubs instruction i have been getting a lot of emails and calls lately in the past week about students wanting to change their clubs to fit the single axis swing. We plugged moe normans swing into a shot tracer app. The conventional twoplane swing produces and upward pelvis movement of approximately 2 to 3 inches.
Moe norman one of the greatest golf swings in history. Jun 01, 2018 what the experts think about moe norman. In this clip jay explains how to improve your swing by copying legendary golfer moe norman, the worlds greatest ball striker. But if you said moe norman they wouldnt have a clue. The single plane address position of moe norman is the foundation to moving the club correctly on what we consider the single plane. Normans golf achievements and eccentric personality inspired many articles and biographic books including the feeling of greatness the moe norman story, by tim oconnor isbn 157028086x, the single plane golf swing, play better golf the moe norman way by todd graves with tim oconnor isbn 9781612541921. I use a single plane swing with my driver, but not any clubs shorter than that. One thing that ive learned from watching a lot of swing videos is that its. If i could have purchased moe s golf swing without having to work at it, i would have happily paid him. Look for yourself at moe norman s swing and my golf swing. Moe norman s golf swing is a set of positions and rotations in sequence a set of biomechanical movements and positions where the body moves and stops at various times and various speeds. The graves golf academy is the worlds foremost authority on the swing of moe norman, a man regarded by many as the worlds greatest ballstriker.
Moe s swing worked for him and he is possibly the straightest hitter ever. Oct 25, 2015 this is a never before published video of moe norman. Apr 10, 2019 moe norman explains his swing technique. I think furyk is probably the most underrated ballstriker of all time, but he doesnt have moe. Nine holes with a mysterious stranger, plus losing on purpose. Third many have claimed, and even stated, they played with moe and he was using single length irons. Moe norman was one of the best ballstrikers in the history of golf. What you can learn from moe norman, the best ballstriker golf has ever seen. Moe norman simplified golf by intuitively discovering a golf swing that returns the club to impact with the least amount of moving effort and the maximum amount of efficiency. I have various ways i usually answer this question but for the sake of this blog let me start by responding to this with a quote. Moe norman spine movement one of the most important understandings in the moe norman single plane golf swing is the how moes spine works in the downswing. What would moe normans numbers be, and should we care. Always was impressed by moe norman, but never thought about trying single plane swing, or natural golf, which appeared a similar thing in early 90s.
Looking closely at these mechanics, you can see the biomechanically perfect body positions of the single plane swing as well as the perfect single plane club movement. How to learn a thing or two from moe norman s unique swing. Norman s golf achievements and eccentric personality inspired many articles and biographic books including the feeling of greatness the moe norman story, by tim oconnor isbn 157028086x, the single plane golf swing, play better golf the moe norman way by todd graves with tim oconnor isbn 9781612541921. Ive seen jim furyk in his 20s and early 30s hit golf shots in person. He said sure, for ten thousand dollars but you cant buy talent, he said. Jan 31, 2015 moe norman shows what he believed to be the most important part of his golf swing. Aug 21, 2017 you can also find pictorial instruction in my book the single plane golf swing, play better golf the moe norman way. Dec 17, 2016 let me introduce you to a few concepts, which many find idiosyncratic, that i want you to experiment with and see if they can help you swing like moe.
Lorne rubenstein knew the legendary moe norman better than any other writer. Moe norman was an amazing ball striker hitting over 90% of his. Anyone here currently using the moe norman type swing. Macgregor mactec nvg2005 model, cheapest forgiving driver that i can bought 3 wood. Moe norman driver worlds greatest golf ball striker video 50. Oct 27, 2009 ive seen a 66year old moe norman hit a golf ball. Brand grind moe told me that these were his favorite clubs.
Moe norman 1984 canadian open when it came to moes golf swing, moe did something unique at address. You can start with five free lessons by clicking the following link. Nov 18, 2017 if there is one question that i get asked more than any other issue, its if moes swing is so good, why isnt it on the pga tour. Its easy to assess the manner in which the joints are positioned at the top of the backswing, versus how they are at impact, to comment on injury potential. Moe norman told a reporter in an interview that todd graves, aka little moe, was the only person who could teach his norman s swing.
Mar 14, 2015 regularly highlights golf books we find of interest to readers. Regarding how the moe norman gga single plane swing is easier on the back let me provide a bit of detail. Moe norman one of the greatest golf swings in history youtube. Norman s feet are much wider apart than the stance most other golfers take. Because the shoulders and arms move in direct relationship to how the continue reading. Bryson dechambeau vs single plane swing moe norman moe. Moe norman and the single plane golf swing moe norman. From moes single plane grip and address position to every position and movement in the swing, you will feel what moe norman felt in his golf swing. It is a great compliment when someone recognizes my swing as a moe swing.
At this point, natural golf, under new ownership, began a relationship with moe however, the company was in the early stages of understanding how the swing that kuykendall discovered compared to the swing of moe norman, the swing that validated the single plane. Moe begins his downswing with a move of his left knee forward, still. The gga path to great golf moe norman called his golf swing the feeling of greatness. Theyve heard of hogan, nicklaus, palmer, woods, els etc. Moe s quote, todd is the only one who really knows it.
Play better golf the moe norman way by todd graves. The story of moe norman, golfs troubled genius golf digest. Tiger woods said that moe norman was one of only two golfers who owned his swing. Moe norman was regarded as the best ball strikers in golf. I will post here my journey to find my own swing inspired by moe norman first, my eureka moment when i tried what moe s said. Or, as threetime major champion vijay singh once referred to him, gods gift to golf. What is your favorite moe norman story toronto golf nuts. Why isnt moe swing on the pga tour part 1 moe norman.
This article is going to sound like a scathing criticism of moe norman s golf swing and his ability to play golf. The current day youtube hack like yourself isnt smart enough to see the perfect biomechanics of moes swing. Im good at tapping the ball on the face of my driver. From the dtl view, you see that the club starts, swings and impacts on the single plane. One day a guy accused me of showing off, and then he wanted. Moe pulled out the driver and snead said, moe you cant clear the creek with a driver. Moe norman shows his master move, vertical drop, coin. Clubs to fit the single plane swing moe norman golf. The lower body limits of moe norman s golf swing part 1 posted by todd graves on february 8, 2020 february 9, 2020 a golf swing is a simple set of sequential movements of the pelvis, torso, arms and hands.
I believe because it is so different, the spine tilt is the most difficult position for students to learn with the single plane swing. Moes swing thoughts moe norman golf golf images, golf videos, golf instruction. Dec 05, 2017 jokingly i asked moe if he would sell me his swing. Tony sills winner of the houston open and craig bowden all changed their swings to the moe norman single plane as well. The current day youtube hack like yourself isnt smart enough to see the perfect biomechanics of moe s swing. What you can learn from moe norman, the best ballstriker. Moe norman hit the ball great, perhaps as well or better than anyone ever has, but his swing was a swing for a very unique guy. I think alot of people could benefit from following his school of swing. The transition, vertical drop, master move, horizontal tug. It is similar to moe norman in many ways but we still think brysons swing can be simplified even more and moe s golf swing is definitely easier on the back.
If you swing like moe, other moe fans will ask for advise on the range and offer encouragement. In a single length club set there is typically a driver length, fairway wood length, hybrid length, iron length, wedge length and putter length meaning, do not confuse single length with all clubs in bag being one length. The single plane golf swing is not a quick fix golf technique. Club behind the ball a key to simplicity and alignment. Golf tips moe norman swing fundamentals video dailymotion. We plugged golf legend moe normans swing into a shot tracer app. Moe norman single plane golf swing analyzed by todd.
Maybe im wrong, moe norman was a golfing savant and possibly another savant using moe s swing will come alongonly time will tell. Sep 17, 2017 moe norman was considered by many to be the best ballstriker of all time. He seemed a bit embarrassed by the the comments of. Natural golf was later folded into the graves golf academy, which now teaches the singleplane technique. Moe norman single plane golf swing break the barrier of. The natural golf swing, or i should say moe norman s golf swing, in my opinion, is an excellent option for golfers who want a simpler and more reliable way to swing. Grip in the palm of my hand, straight arms, swing path was straight back and straight through. Dec 27, 2016 brand grind moe told me that these were his favorite clubs. He has introduced the golf world to the single plane address position that we have promoted for years. This is due to the straightening of the lead leg into impact and rotation of the pelvis and torso causing compression and shear.
Normans feet are much wider apart than the stance most other golfers take. How to learn a thing or two from moe normans unique swing. Graves golf bought natural golf instruction and now teaches natural golf as moe s swing. Royal oak may no longer be a going concernits website has been shut down for lack of paymentbut in 1995 it. Moe normans golf swing is a set of positions and rotations in sequence a set of biomechanical movements and positions where the body moves and stops at various times and various speeds. Norman s secret is keeping your club face square to. Oct 10, 2018 moe norman was one of the best ballstrikers in the history of golf. Moe norman 1984 canadian open when it came to moe s golf swing, moe did something unique at address. This is a never before published video of moe norman.
Premier moe norman single plane swing training at home. I think furyk is probably the most underrated ballstriker of all time, but he doesnt have moe s ballstriking ability. If youre not moe norman there are better ways to swing. He spent one season on the pga tour but felt unwelcome, so he returned to his. You might be better at searching than i am, but theres a few in here with lots of replies. Many golf instruction companies today talk about swing plane. The graves golf academy consider other factors that determine swing plane.
In december, 1995, i got to play a round with norman and his friends gus maue and todd graves who calls himself little moe and teaches norman s highly unorthodox swing at royal oak resort and golf club, in titusville, florida. Moe knew what nobody else knewhow to hit the ball exactly, positively where he wanted it to go. He was compared to iron byron, the driving machine that was engineered to put. Moe creates an extremely long flat spot at the bottom of his swing. Charlie rymer breaks down moe normans golf swing golf. There is a reason you dont see it all over the tour.
In fact, norman was the inspiration behind a company called natural golf, which used his swing principles to develop and teach a specific swing philosophy. While explaining what spurred one of his swing changes, tiger woods told golf digest s jaime. Moe norman made a radical discovery when he earned his swing. Moe norman shows what he believed to be the most important part of his golf swing. Norman, who died in 2004, might be known as the straightest driver the. But anyone whos familiar with moe norman knows that his golf swing was a bit unconventional. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video. Clubs to fit the single plane swing december 20, 2004 july 14, 2017 tim graves, pga clubs instruction i have been getting a lot of emails and calls lately in the past week about students wanting to change their clubs to fit the single axis swing. May 19, 2017 moe norman single plane golf swing analyzed by todd graves learn how to swing exactly like moe norman did. Graves golf, the seven principles of golf volumes 1, 2, 3. Here is a compilation of the golf swing of moe norman who is known as the greatest ball striker of all time.
Moe norman single plane golf swing analyzed by todd graves. The swing like moe schools are held at the royal ashburn golf club near whitby, ontario canada, ggas canadian home and moe normans sunday golf course of choice. Now you have broken the code next step is to take swing onto a real course and convert the swing mechanics into a score. Got an email about upcoming one day graves golf academy single plane swing school in my area.
Play better golf the moe norman way by todd graves, with tim oconnor. Moe norman single plane golf swing analyzed by todd graves learn how to swing exactly like moe norman did. Pga tour legends have called moe the worlds greatest ballstriker, and moe norman has inspired golfers worldwide to play with a simple, consistent, backfriendly swing and discover what he called the feeling of greatness. Many visitors to this blog have suggested an assessment of moe norman s mn golf swing. I can tell you that it worked great for every club except the driver. Even ben hogan was once quoted as saying that, moe was the only guy that i would walk across the street to watch hit balls. The feeling of greatness of moe norman by todd graves with years of conventional golf instruction in my background, when i met moe, during the many hours i spent with him hitting golf balls, i fou use these tips to assure a great experience moes swing thoughts moe norman golf see more. You can see moe s workmanship on the leading edge where he ground the bottom of the club into a straight line. You can learn more about moe norman and his oneofakind swing at. Moe norman shows his master move, vertical drop, coin drill. Iconoclasts such as moe are often branded as misfits or. I got to know moe in the late seventies and he gave me this video analysis of his swing. In a round with sam snead, there was a hole that had a creek about 240 yard from the hole, and every one else laid up in front of the creek. Moes golf swing is different than most swings you see on television or at your local driving range.
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