09/04/2002

Jason,

I wanted to thank you for your and Al's training this week.  I came to your 3 day golf school with absolutely no clue on how to hit my irons confidently. Par 3's were my bane.  After working with you and Al, I can safely say that I feel confident in hitting any iron in my bag off the tee. I also feel that I can become confident off of any lie with some more practice at the range. And, with a bit more practice, I feel I can start hitting fades and draws on demand. (Al had showed me this, and I did it, but I need to get consistent doing it!) It is VERY gratifying being able to work with the ball. As opposed to swinging and hoping that the ball goes...

During our outing on Wednesday, I achieved 4 pars, and had multiple puts for par or birdie. In general, I was either on the green in 1 or 2. a VAST improvement in my game. No longer will I be nervous getting to the green! 

Your school was worth the time and expense!

Your method of having 2 instructors per 2 students really, really was important to my successful learning. On Monday, we had 3 instructors for 5 students, and Tuesday and Wednesday, with 4 students we had 2 instructors. 
Incredible.

If any students would like a positive recommendation via email or phone - please give them my number. I am confident that my handicap will be dropping. I can't wait to get on the course with my buddies - beat their socks off - and then let them off the hook after I let them know I went to golf school. I don't think it would be fair to blind side them with my game now!!

Tell Hitomi hello from me!

Kevin Hill
Vice President/Webmaster
Toolup.com
(619) 561-3300

09/05/2002

Hey Jason

Hope you're doing well !!! Patty, Joey and I are all fine. We are all playing much better golf thanks to you. Your formula really works and you should be very proud of what you do. Joey entered his first tournament this summer, the US Kids Ohio qualifier and placed 12th out of 17 kids in the10 -12 year old bracket. It was a great experience for him and you'll be proud to know that he acted "Like a Professional" the entire round. He never once moved when someone was putting, etc, etc. He was a little nervous at the start (I was too-I was his caddy) but calmed down and did very well. It was obvious that he needs new clubs. We played the other day on a very nice course and he had 3 pars. Patty's handicap has come down at least 10 strokes and she is really having a lot more fun. It took me the longest to improve (Older dog). I noticed right away that my chipping (ski position) and putting were actually very good. Then my fairway woods kicked in and the short irons (shortened backswing) straightened out.

Best Regards,
Jerry Glandorf
glandorf@glandorf.com

06/12/2002

Hi Jason,

It’s been two months since your class and I wanted to give you an update.

The first month after class was tough for me. My handicap index went up from 13.5 to 14.9, but I was encouraged that the last two playing days of June I shot 83 both times. In July I started pausing at the top of the swing like I remembered Robert Aragon (AMPGS Instructor) doing in his swing and I started hitting the ball more solid and much straighter. But my big key to scoring was finally getting consistent with the 10-30 yard sand wedge shots that Robert taught the first day you were on the way back from Las Vegas.

Between 7/10 and 7/26 I had rounds of 82, 84, 85, 82, 80, 81 & 82 and the last 82 was from the Blue tees. With my 16 handicap in July I was in the money during each of those rounds with the golf club I play with three times a week. My index is now 12.7. I need to work on my short breaking putts and I hope to be lower by the end of August.

Thanks again for all the things I learned in your class. I am enjoying my new irons and 3 wood.

Aloha,
Mike Smith
Akalina Farm
http://www.akalina.com

July 7th, 2002

Jason,

Just wanted to say thanks again. The first time back out at the practice green, with my new lob wedge and ski position stance, I hit three perfect shots over a big ugly bunker and rolled them up to within a few feet of the pin. Then I played the Balboa 9. Never before have I had this kind of control from inside 100 yards - the challenge now is deciding which wedge to hit, because the ski position lets me hit all of them with confidence with less than a full swing!

I also hit a couple of the best 6 irons of my life, and was the only one of our foursome to put one nicely on the green on a 165 yard par three. As my ball was in the air, the other guys all said - 'wow - look at that nice draw!"

Hope to soon be reporting news of lower scores. Thanks again for a great couple of days.

Ken Cohen

February 18th, 2002

Jason.

I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed the four day individual clinic at America's Mind Power Golf School last week. I know you got tired of telling me, "What part of keep your head down don't you understand?" But thanks to your persistence and good humor I believe I made great progress. Our play round proved that, since I have never had five pars and two birdies ever on one round.

Jason you are a great instructor as well as a good person. Your humor and excellent instruction methods made the session worth all it cost. If you ever need a reference, Please
don't hesitate to let me know. I absolutely would do it again and highly recommend the school to any golfer on any level.

Thanks for a great experience, I know if I follow your sage advice, my game will continue to improve. Thanks mate! If I was still Mayor of Bakersfield, I'd make a proclamation.

Bob Price
5323 Doable Agile Way
Bakersfield, Calif. 93306

January 21st, 2002

Dear Jason,

You're the best. I learned more in the three day course with you than I thought possible. As I mentioned, I've been playing lousy casual "business" golf for about 15 years -- never taking a lesson, never really breaking 110, and never feeling good about my game. I would be happy to get a single par on a hole in any given round.  And when I would play in business tournaments I would always request an assignment to the foursome who doesn't care how badly they play (luckily, usually the group with the most beer and cigars).

Anyway, things started off badly in my lesson when you asked if I could dance (no, I have two left feet), if I was athletic (I could only make the Chemistry Team in High School), and if I was coordinated (only if you count my shirt matching my pants when my wife picks out my clothes). My "swing" was a mess, and you were amazingly patient just fixing the little things one at a time. When you told me that your "ski position" shot would get me so close on a chip that I would have a super-easy putt -- and when you said that I would start to expect to get pars -- I thought it was just BS.

Well, after two exhaustive days on the practice ranges we finally hit the course. I am still utterly surprised that I got 9 legitimate pars on the 18 holes, and got only one double bogey (counting every shot without my friend the mulligan). The person hitting the ball in the hole was not me -- but someone else who finally could hit relatively straight and far, and get those close chips and putts in. It was a surreal experience just counting up my pars on the course. And those "ski position" chip shots onto the green were so close to the pin that it was scary.

I strongly recommend your school and your teaching approach to my friends and anyone else who wants to improve their game. They should quite literally "Go There." I hope to see you again for a refresher next year -- if not sooner (I'm trying to arrange a trip down with my wife).


Barry Cinnamon - Ph# 408-406-0058
Akeena Solar
(408) 406-0058
barry@akeena.net
www.akeena.net

December 12th, 2001

Jason,

I want to let you know that I was very happy with the instruction I got at your school. Al is a very good instructor, and most congenial. We had some good laughs. You can tell him I'm a little worried about his putting!! What I wanted from your school was to understand why things happen when they don't go right, particularly when I hooked the ball, but certainly for other miscues. I feel that I got that from the school, and now have a very clear understanding of why I hook - vastly reduced now, but still occasionally happening when I unconsciously tighten up with my right hand. Also I got a very clear understanding of how to set up at address. Since I am an analytical person, I needed to have it all broken down into components, and from practicing that to learn to feel when things are right or wrong.

I will still be doing a lot of analytical thinking when I get ready to hit the ball, until I get more practice in to develop the right habits, but on Sunday when I played at Bernardo Heights Country Club with my friend, on one par three hole I used your swing thought of "Go there!", and hit a perfectly straight shot right at the flag, just about 20 feet short but an easy 2-putt for par. Naturally, it felt incredibly easy and very rewarding. I look forward to many more such moments, thanks to the instruction and concepts I got from you and Al. I did read your whole book the first night. I hope you will soon be well enough to hit some balls. I enjoyed your fabulous weather. I will probably play here on Saturday, and get soaked to the skin and covered in mud!
Best wishes.

Dan Hunt
Chief Financial Officer
Phone 360-260-1995 Ext 3496
Fax 360-260-1783
HOSTS Corporation
Vancouver, Washington.

November 28th, 2001

Jason,

Just wanted you to know that I enjoyed your school and I have improved my score by 10 strokes. I bought a Taylor Made 3 wood 300 series and I am using it in place of my driver. Thanks again for your patients and advice. Your great. 

Rex Rasmussen. 
949-458-3881
Mission Viejo, CA

October 26th,27th,28th (2001)

Dear Jason:

I want you to know we all had a wonderful weekend at your golf school. Not only did I have a great time, but also I learned a tremendous amount of practical and sensible skills. I have taken a number of lessons from different instructors, what sets you, and your instructors apart, was your teaching approach. You did not try to break down skills and start all over again, but you looked at the flaws and a sensible and easy were to remove them, thus building my confidence immediately.

You were able to convey your instructions very quickly and I was hitting my eight iron 140 yards straight and consistent within the first 2 hours. Your patented ski shot is a lifesaver in any situation under 60 yards! The best round I have ever shot was a 96, but now I feel mentally confident to break into the 80 very soon. I am looking to get out on the course this weekend and try my new skills.

I would also recommend to anyone trying to improve their game whether they have a 10 handicap or a 30 handicap to come to your school. You are right when you state this is the best value in golf instruction.   Please have anyone call me and I will tell them about the great instruction you and Al gave my friends and me. My number is 323-658-5511 ext. 17.

I look forward to coming back in the spring for a refresher course when I have my 10 handicap!

Sincerely,
Todd DeMann
CEO

Oldershaw & DeMann Associates
8383 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 922
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
P.323.658.5511 x17
F.323.658.6836
www.hotel-design.com

09/05/2001

Jason,

I just wanted to let you know how much I truly enjoyed my time with you at the golf school. The personalized program I received was incredible. The way you tailored everything around my needs and my goals and my limitations was perfect for me. The mix of instructional techniques really helped me understand both what I was doing wrong in my swing and also how to correct it. The book on mental aspects, the hands on, the training aids, and in my case, especially the video made it almost impossible not to learn. Your relaxed yet knowledgeable approach put me at ease from the very first day. I count you among my "golf friends" now, not just another instructor. I would highly recommend you and your school to anyone at any level of play who is ready to make a commitment to improve their game. Mine certainly did. Before I came to you I had never broken 100 at any full length course. That was my first goal, just to break 100. Well, the week I returned home I shot a 98 at Pacific Grove and the same at Blackhorse. And this week I scored a 92 at Pajaro Valley, which is a VERY long and somewhat difficult course. That is a 13 stroke improvement for me at that course.  But what I like even better than that is the way I feel at the practice range. 

With all the notes and video from the school I am now becoming a "real" golfer at the range. I don't just whack through a bucket of balls anymore and then leave disgusted. I now fully enjoy my time at the range and sincerely count it as time invested in my improvement. For every bad swing I make I now have an answer and a specific cure to work on. I can't tell you how good it feels to hit 15 or 20 really nice shots in a row. And when I do miss, it feels even better to figure out the reason and then fix it right there on the spot. I have NEVER been able to do that before, now it happens EVERY time. I leave the range feeling great and that confidence goes right onto the course with me.

Thanks Jason, I look forward to many return visits.

Bob Torres - Realtor --- Aptos -California

To any one who might read this, feel free to call me directly in Aptos CA,
Bob Torres at Coldwell Banker Real Estate 831-662-6536

09/03/2001

Jason,

It's been a while since I've written to you but I wanted to let you know how things were progressing with my game. (Thanks to you!!!) I practice about 3 times a week, and I try to play at least once or twice a week. I've dropped my index from a 21 at the school in June to 16 today. The last time we spoke I had just shot an 89 for the first time and you said that I should make it a goal to hit 86. Well, I had shot a few more 89's and even an 88 and then finally, this last weekend, I went out and shot an 81. 

I had 7 par's and 2 birdies. One of the birdies was a 126 yard par 3 with an elevated green over a bunker. Much like the 10th hole that I hit the Ace with you at. I walked up and the ball was sitting 3 inches from the cup. An easy tap in for birdie. Then the second birdie came on a 385 yard par 4, I had a decent drive and a 8 iron into the green. I left it just 15 inches from the cup. If I could play like that all the time, I think I may quick working and golf everyday...I'd probably have a tough time getting my wife to let me do that though.

By the way...we had the baby. His name is Jack. My wife is back playing again, and she loves the 7 wood I got from you. I'm bidding on e-bay for one right now for her. I thought I'd tell you just in case you're bidding against me.

Hope all is well...when things settle down, I'll get down there for that refresher course.

Bryan Sullivan, San Luis Obispo - California

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 10 YEAR OLD CANADIAN CHAMPION....ENRICO BARBON. REMEMBER HIS NAME.....A SWING LIKE TIGERS !!!!! ONE OF OUR SCHOOLS YOUNGER PRODIGIES.

07/10/2001

To Jason, 

I had a wonderful experience at your golf school. It was very fun. I have gotten extremely good. I went out to a golf course in Victoria (Canada) the day after I got home and I shot a 49 on nine holes and I also had a par (par 36 super long course at Royal Colwood Golf Club). Your Golf school improved my swing, grip, alignment and mental skills. I use a pre-shot routine and three practice swings before every shot. That really helps me. I have improved 100% on my short game, mostly my putting (no more three putts). I hit my clubs thirty yards further now because I say "Yogi Bear" when I swing through. Tomorrow, I will be going to Surrey for a tournament to qualify to go to Atlanta for the U.S. Kids final.

Thank-you!
p.s. now Sean can call me "Mr. Sweep, not Mr. Steep!"

Yours truly,

Enrico Barbon, 10 years old - Canada

07/05/2001

Hey Doctor,

I have to tell you again, Jason, what a great time I had over the past three days! After 30 years of struggling with my game, the relatively few hours we spent together DEFINITELY increased my understanding of the golf swing and how truly SIMPLE it really can be (is)! I have had lots of lessons, and until now no one has been able to communicate and demonstrate to me just exactly what I should be doing to effect a consistently successful result. "Flying the hips" and "leaving my head behind the ball" have made a significant difference in my game; resulting in an exciting new level of competence and confidence. Hard to believe after only a couple of days I was able to accumulate 10 pars and a birdie during our practice round (with no more than bogie on the remaining holes)! I see myself as much-improved, and know for certain my playing will continue to improve even more (and rapidly) as I practice the things I learned during the school.

You have great ability to get me to think and act positively, and your direct "hands-on" teaching methods delivered immediate results. All I had to do was duplicate the few simple steps you were showing me, and I experienced instant success. I also liked the way you got me to "see the shot", and how you helped me develop my own pre-shot routine. These things along with swing thoughts based-on what works best for me -- not just some wrote, "one way for everybody" method -- got me thinking about the focus and self-discipline I have been lacking in my practice and playing. 

I love my "new" putting grip. I think putting has been been a strong part of my game, and now I have even greater confidence! Your "ski" and "dip" method of chipping and pitching was ESPECIALLY helpful. Again...simple to duplicate... great and immediate results when properly executed!! I expect my greatest overall improvement to arrive out of this part of my game. Overall...I took much away with me, and it was at a bargain!! Best of all...I recognize IMMEDIATELY whether or not I execute my shots properly -- full-swing, pitch, chip, or putt -- and I find the good shots to be consistently "better" than my "good" shots hit prior to attending the school (if that makes any sense). I also CELEBRATE the "poor" shots, because NOW I actually KNOW what I did wrong. I know, with any club in my bag, if I take a full-swing and the result is not good:

1. I rotated my hands, turning the club face away from the ball -- rather than pushing the club back straight until the face naturally opens, and/or...
2. I neglected to fire my hips through as the club impacts the ball, and/or...
3. I moved my head significantly sometime during the swing.

I now KNOW FOR CERTAIN if I:

1. Diligently go through my pre-shot routine, and...
2. Take the club away in one piece, and...
3. Make a smooth 80% swing down through a spot approximately one-inch in front of the ball, (carve a line in the sand with my right forefinger), and...
4. Fire my hips toward the target at impact, and...
5. My hands finish high with my head and eyes behind the point of impact ("swing and wait and hit it straight")...

I will have hit the best shot of which I am capable -- PERIOD!!!

My overall experience was way beyond what I expected. I was unprepared for the very personal, friendly, relaxed, and hugely positive confidence-building teaching environment you created for me. I appreciate so much the enthusiasm and encouragement you extended in making my lesson time so productive -- and so much FUN!! You really are a funny guy, Mate, and it is obvious you have a good time doing your job!!

From my own experience...any and all who are looking to significantly improve their golf skills in rapid fashion would do well to attend Mind Power Golf School! No matter the level of expertise; never played before or scratch golfer -- I expect to highly recommend you to all!! 

I say without hesitation: Please feel free to have your prospective students contact me should they be looking for a good word. I look forward to sharing my future golfing successes with you, Jason, and I also look forward to our next opportunity to work together. 

God bless you, Friend!

Larry Kaa - Freeman-Kaa, Inc - Orange, California
Phone (714) 639-3473 Fax (714) 639-3478
Cell (714) 822-6271
Email

06/29/2001

Jase,

Not only do you improve fundamental flaws like a poor grip and awkward swing, you also inspire a love for the game that focuses concentration in a Zen-like manner. I'm sure that your psychology degree plays a role in developing your students for this "mind game" called golf. Who could have thought that you could have so much fun taking lesions on how to hit a small white ball. After playing with you, I look forward to my new life
experience called "golf." 

Mitchel Goldman, M.D.
SanDiego. 

06/28/2001

Jason,

Just wanted to express my gratitude and thanks for 3 days of great instruction. I have been playing golf on and off for 45 years. I have worked extensively with Teaching Professionals before, however no one was able to analyze and correct my swing so thoroughly in such a short period.  After not playing or practicing for approximately 12 years, with the aid of your insights and swing keys geared to my particular swing, I was able, by the second day, to hit the ball as if I played and practiced 5 days a week!! If I had learned to swing 25 years ago as I did during our session, I would be playing on the tour today.

If anyone would like to contact me regarding the value of your school, please have them contact me at 800-200-1503.

Regards

Jim Hennessy - Mortgage Broker
California