HISTORY OF THE TOUR TEMPO® VIP GOLF SCHOOLS
After the publication of Tour Tempo® in May 2004, we started conducting Tour Tempo® Golf Schools in Lawrence, KS. These exclusive schools were set up for one student and two instructors, John Jr. and myself. They ran over either a two or three day period, and because John, Jr. had the Halcyon House Bed and Breakfast, it allowed us to more or less live with the students that came in for the school.
We found out thru our prior experiences of exhibiting at the PGA Show in Orlando that we learned more from being together the whole time and talking golf than from formal type lessons. So we decided to interleave this type of arrangement into our school curriculum.
The current schools are a combination of what we learned from working with these students and what we had learned from our previous work with our staff of Golf Magazine Top 100 teachers.
We have now further simplified and refined the sessions and are able to convey the same information into more affordable group type classes. (Philosophy...)
| VIP Testimonials |
GREAT SCHOOL. While the weather did not fully cooperate, I still felt very good about what we were able to get accomplished. In addition to learning more about the swing and being introduced to some excellent training aids that will help me to continue improving, I had an absolute blast. You, Jr, and Scott made me feel comfortable from the time I arrived, which was very conducive for learning. There wasn't that awkward feeling or intimidation that sometimes accompanies these type of classes. That was the most fun I have ever had on a golf trip, and I learned a lot too. I highly recommend this school to anybody who is serious about improving their game. If you follow the routine, you will hit the ball further and you WILL improve. D.B., Texas |
"I shot 66 the Saturday after school, and then finished the year by winning my club championship." |
"Shot 79 yesterday. I have not hit a drive as well on the course as I did on the range with you and Jr., but my drives (which I consider partial"misses") ranged from 240 to 280, a remarkable improvement." |
"I came in 7th in my flight of over 100 at the PGA Superstore World Amateur Championship in Myrtle Beach in August, and that was with a new set of Pings I had only played with once. I think the truth of the matter is that my confidence has gone way up after the school, especially with the putter. Practicing with the Electronic Putter is the only way to go." |
"I shot 81, 81 on two consecutive days to win my club Invitational (team event). Handicap hasn't shown the change yet as the scores didn't get in for the October numbers. My husband and I won our couples Handicap tournament. I'm hitting the ball farther and straighter than I ever have. I'm still hoping to get the most improved golfer for the season. I'll let you know how it goes." |
"I just wanted to drop you a note to express my sincere thanks for the courtesy and friendship to Shirley and myself, while attending the Tour Tempo school. With all of my travels, it will always be among my fondest memories and greatest golfing experiences. It was a pleasure meeting you and your sons and having an opportunity to work and visit with you. You have have every reason to be proud of your sons, they are fine young men. Due to the Tour Tempo program, I am looking forward to many years of better golf." |
"I increased my clubhead speed from 105 mph to 115 mph in one day." |
"I just finished playing at my home course. Shot 71, hit everything on a rope, and hit my driver 15 yards longer all day." |
"I have been having a blast with what I have learned. I finished 2nd in my big yearly tournament. During my tournament, all of my friends accused me of doing something with my game because I was consistently 30 yards longer off of the tee all week." I'm pretty proud to have hit 110 mph on a few occasions, although I'm now averaging about 105-107. I know I can improve this speed, but it is a nice jump from my pre Phoenix speed of 93 mph. The holes I drove are not long by PGA standards. But the 1st is 335yds, I rolled onto the green and off into the left greenside bunker. The 5th is a 300 yard shorty that I went over the backside and the 16th is 351 and I was approx 10 yds short to the left. All the greens are crowned so roll isn't going to get you there totally. My shots were lower than the high shots I normally hit and they took off like a rocket! I have gotten close to the 5th before but the other two were 40-50 yds closer than in the past." |
"John, many thanks for including me in the TT school. I'm excited about what I have learned and the immediate improvement in my game. Yesterday was fun... truly I was getting 25-40 yards on some drives. Also excited about the ball flight on all clubs." |
"I went to the golf course yesterday. Might have been too soon without consistent drill training, but I got invited and could not pass it up. The first hole is a par 5, dogleg right. I have never scored better than bogey on that hole, until yesterday. Used my 3 wood off the tee. A little low on trajectory but it went straight and got past the dogleg. Second shot was a 5 wood, perfectly straight. Third shot was a pitching wedge. First putt was long, perfect release and left a tap in for par. On another hole, I hit a pitching wedge that looked like it was right at the flag and I guess you taught me too well because I did not know my own strength and it flew the green. It was a good day." |
