Snead left and lee trevino share a laugh as they watch old friend moe norman right hit a few balls at the 1982 canadian open. We talked to lorne rubenstein, an awardwinning writer from canada who penned the book, moe. My book has made possible the proper direction from setup to finish based on the true moe norman golf swing moe won all his tournaments with which he. Here is a few pictures from a swing series just taken a week ago in september 2011. You can also share in moes unique perspective and wisdomhis instructional sayings and favourite quotesknown as moeisms, which close out the book. This book is an accessible presentation of what moe norman did that made him one of the best strikers of the ball who ever lived. Swing sequences from 1963 and 1964 combines with moe s final three secrets that explains his pure ball striking. We plugged moe normans swing into a shot tracer app. His understanding of what was required to strike a golf ball pure was absolute and unparalleled.
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. Normal norman is a fun, well written pb about what it means to be normal. His subject was far from dull in this piece for golf digest that was published 25 years ago. The feeling of greatness, however, left no stone unturned in the life of moe norman. May 26, 2014 this allows the reader to join us while moe developed my golf swing to his own likeness moe norman style. The estate of moe norman also owns the trademark rights to the moe. In this video i discus moe normans master move that is eerily similar to the transition that ben hogan famously demonstrated in his most popular lesson.
Having switched to his method i found this part very useful. The moe norman story, tim oconnor provides a moving perspective from 20 years later on the legendary golfer and the life lessons that. This is december 2007 there were people here in kitchener asking about moe norman. My close personal friend moe norman posted on january 26, 20 by david owen many golfers nowadays look blank when you mention moe norman, who died in 2004, but to those who were lucky enough to see him play he was a legend. A few american golf pros, paul azinger and lee trevino come to mind, told stories about an eccentric canadian with a strange swing so accurate he could stand on a driving range and hit the 250 yard sign repeatedly with his driver. May 16, 2011 the real moe norman will continue with second book and other projects. Moe the schmoea selfappointed nickname was considered an oddball child. My book has made possible the proper direction from setup to finish based on the true moe norman golf swing moe won all his tournaments with which he passed on to myself. In the feeling of greatness, second edition, golf coach tim oconnor updates his previous biography of the late great, canadian golfer moe norman, who was famous for introducing the single plane golf swing. As recently as 10 years ago, moe s norman s very existence was considered apocryphal. Lorne rubensteins sad and joyous book now guarantees that the pros will be talking about moe for another thirty years. The feeling of greatness, the moe norman story is about the life of canadian golf legend moe norman one of the most eccentric figures in golf history. The feeling of greatness the moe norman story, by tim oconnor isbn 157028086x and moe norman. Learn more about moe norman and the feeling of greatness.
Books and film about moe norman 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. The real moe norman tells the story of the quirky, eccentric, and personable canadian golfer moe norman as seen through the eyes of a fan patrick cunningham, a life long friend lawson mitchell, as well as friend and student greg lavern. The moe norman story paperback november 1, 1995 by tim oconnor author. The single plane golf swing book by todd graves youtube. Her second novel, the awakening is now widely available and critically acclaimed for its writing quality and. He could count hundreds of pennies with a glance, multiply two digit number by two digit numbers in his head faster than a calculator, had a photographic memory, and he played an odd little sport better than most. Dec 31, 2010 theres also a company called natural golf corporation out of mount prospect, illinois which teaches the moe norman swing. Moe pulled out the driver and snead said, moe you cant clear the creek with a driver. The story of moe norman, golfs troubled genius golf. Todd became friends with moe and became so adept at moes swing that he was dubbed little moe. He understood his golf swing better than any other person living or dead. Learn more about the single plane swing by ordering the book the single plane golf swing, play better golf the moe norman way here. Jul 18, 2000 for murray moe norman, the attention he received wasnt always so positive. Golfs mysterious genius, is such a welcome addition to the lore that surrounds the greatest ballstriker who ever lived.
Advanced ball striking view topic the real moe norman. I will be glad to answer many questions at the appropriate time which i am sure you understand. His swing, his mannerisms, and his lifestyle were unusual to say the least. In january 2005, tiger woods, the biggest golf star of the modern era, told golf digests jaime diaz that only two golfers in history have owned their swings. In the pants pockets of the 75yearold norman, maue found a. Moe norman was an extraordinary man who intuitively developed the single plane golf swing, which he taught to todd graves. Producer vows to see moe norman movie through to completion. Oconnor also went to great lengths to discredit but of course, still mention unverifiable myths, even those that came straight from moe s mouth. Everything you ever wanted to know about moe norman, golfs.
This book is one of the item help to improve my swing, after one year of trial. Growing up in a working class family in kitchener, ontario, in the 1930s, moe a. Mar 29, 2012 moe norman has been called the mysterious genius of golf. Moe deserves more recognition for his contribution to golf and this book certainly assists in understanding the man and his legacy, the true single plane swing. The mysterious and reclusive genius moe norman is acknowledged as the best ballstriker in the history of golf by many of the games greats. Oconnor did a masterful job of blending moe s playing career and personal life. One of my favorites is called the first national bank of dad. More than 20 years after the compelling original biography, author tim oconnor has written the second edition of the feeling. Moe played very quickly, never took a practice swing, often repeated phrases when talking, and lived in motel rooms most of this life.
He bought his first real golf club, an old 5iron, from a member who. Mar 23, 2018 in this video i update everyone about the mse academy intensive at eaton canyon, march 31st and april 1st. This book provides the wonderful golf relationship between the author and moe norman. Single plane golf swing secrets of moe norman notebook teaser. Moe normans secret instruction and playing tips the sand. The late murray moe norman, photographed at carlisle golf country club near toronto on aug. Shy, unrefined and a bit unusual with a swing to match, moe norman clashed with the conservative country club world of professional golf, retreating from the pga two years later.
The story of moe norman, golfs troubled genius golf world golf. Moe norman has long fascinated true golf aficionados. Apr 28, 2014 the moe norman instruction book is getting close to completion, so its pretty exciting. I am working with a new 3d camera and thought it would be interesting to take you to the room. Todd graves is going to teach the lead actor the moe norman swing.
Plus, they make special clubs so you can play the moe norman way. Lavern to stand down from using the moe norman mark or speakingimplying any affiliation with the moe norman estate, todd graves, or todd graves golf academy in association with any golf related goods or services, the court refused, at least for the time being, to prohibit the ongoing sale of mr. There is swing instruction with some of the jewels lavern learned under the wing of moe norman. Murray irwin moe norman july 10, 1929 september 4, 2004 was a canadian professional golfer. I have dvds and this book more than 10 items about moe normans swing. Ask any pro who the most consistent striker of the ball was, and the unanimous response is moe norman. Moe norman was one of the best ballstrikers in the history of golf. Single plane golf swing secrets of moe norman notebook. The canadian golfing legend with the perfect swing, by stan sauerwein isbn 9781551539539 and moe and me encounters with.
His accuracy and ability to hit shot after shot perfectly straight gave him the nickname pipeline moe. With the second edition of the feeling of greatness. Normal norman is a beehive book award nominee at my friendly neighborhood library, and rightfully so. The current day youtube hack like yourself isnt smart enough to see the perfect biomechanics of moes swing. The real moe norman golf swing if he can do it you can. Tim oconnors excellent book takes the reader far closer to moe norman than we would ever have got had we met him or seen him play. I have dvds and this book more than 10 items about moe norman s swing. This video is about discovering what it means to understand the moe norman golf swing.
Its going to be an amazing weekend of golf instruction. Dedicated to discussion of the various golf swings inspired by murray moe norman. Not just someones speculations about what they think moe did but a detailed breakdown of what moe was doing and how from a man who lived and studied with moe the professional and can not only do it but can teach it. What should have been a forgotten footnote in golf history became a cult figure and a legendary swing. What you can learn from moe norman, the best ballstriker. Play better golf the moe norman way reveals the secrets of the swing that enabled him to hit the ball solidly with unerring accuracy and consistencyevery time. What is your favorite moe norman story toronto golf nuts. I know there will be a million questions and would like people that love and appreciate the real moe norman golf swing to read the book and digest the information. Hes authored a shelf of books, many good ones about golf and home remodeling. Moe norman legacy spawns litigation among purported disciples. Moe struggled to fit in socially and many today believe he may have been autistic. Sep 10, 2004 on the morning that canadian golf legend moe norman died last weekend, gus maue was asked to go through his good friends belongings. Through this wonderful book, frustrated golfers can learn to swing like moe and improve their games.
Oct 03, 2015 moe norman single plane golf swing presentation, canada golf show duration. I especially love the end, but i wont give it away. Jul 24, 2015 norman was a player on the canadian tour throughout the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Most of moes ideas of the golf swing were his way of explaining the. Moe normans golf achievements and eccentric personality inspired many articles and three biographic books. The moe norman story, documents the bittersweet life of moe norman, one of the golf. How i learned to feel moe normans swing with a broomstick. Moe norman grew up playing rockway golf club in kitchener, ontario canada. He could be savagely rude and foul mouthed to anyone who was from outside his close circle, yet we still sympathise with this lonely outsider who never drank, smoked or went out with a woman, whose only outlet was hitting a golf ball. Just because he didnt share his knowledge with the general public, it became common thinking that moe was unable to explain his method. Here i am using the compact persimmon tommy armor driver with the stiffy shaft you made for me with the swing the real moe norman taught me. In the 80s, norman also played several events on the senior pga tour. Moe norman s natural swing plane i hit it with my right shoulder moe norman buckle, sit, slide, bump moe norman. Lorne rubenstein published april 27, 2012 updated april 30, 2018.
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