Single Plane Academy · in members’ own words

The swing is showing up on the scorecard.

Handicaps coming down, first rounds under 80, fairways found, tournaments won at 77 and 74, golfers back in the game after years away. Every line here was posted by a member of the Single Plane Academy.

7handicap drops where the member gave both numbers
1.9–10strokes off the handicap index, smallest to largest
12before and after turnarounds, in the members’ words
44different members quoted on the wall, 10 topics, 5 voices each

Handicaps, before and after

Members who gave both numbers. Lower is better, so the dot moves left.

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Sal GirgentiSP30
21 → 11about 10 strokes
Rod BrownShot his age, 77
22 → 16.1about 5.9 strokes
Anthony Bruce8-year member
18 → 11about 7 strokes
Ferruccio RizzoAfter a club fitting
16 → 9-10about 6.5 strokes
Danny KlinectBack pain eased
13.4 → 8about 5.4 strokes
Clinton StumpfSP30
9 → 4about 5 strokes
Darren LachariteAge 65, lowest in 25 years
4.8 → 2.9about 1.9 strokes
BeforeAfter

Scorecard turnarounds

Where a member named the number they used to shoot, or the stat they used to hit.

On the scorecard
94→79

Jeff Fitch

SP30

“Last year I struggled to shoot under 94 and today I shot 79!!!”

2026-09-15 · Academy member
97→76

Vince Fumo

Same course, 2.5 years apart

“Shot my personal best today on a course greater than 6000 yards. A 76 with 2 birdies… Last time I played this course 2.5 years ago I shot a 97.”

2025-06-01 · Academy member
115→101

Glen Simmonds

Four rounds in a month

“In the last month, my scores went 115 to 111 to 110 to 101… Finally, real progress.”

2024-10-31 · Academy member
53→38

Brad Ables

Front nine to back nine

“Started with a 53 on the front nine. The back nine I stood a little farther from the ball. My swing felt great. I shot a 38.”

2024-05-26 · Academy member
83→73

Pat Tully

Personal best, white tees

“My personal best from white tees is 83. My handicap is 15, but I knew I could get in the 70s someday... today was the day. I shot 73!”

2024-10-04 · Academy member
82–93→78

Eric Linker

His usual range

“I end up shooting 78 Which I always shoot 82 t0 93”

2024-10-17 · Academy member
83→79

Mark Lowell

Six weeks in

“I had two 83 in a row and both rounds could have easily been in the high 70s. Today I shot 79 in cool and windy conditions.”

2026-10-06 · Academy member
+11→+6

Jason Albright Sr

Strokes over par, with the Lock n Roll putter

“Dropped 5 strokes in 3 days by adding the LNR putter to my bag. Played my local course last Thursday shot 11 over par. Played same course today and shot 6 over.”

2024-09-23 · Academy member
In the stats
FIR36% → 70–85%
GIR11% → 44%

John Deel

SP30

“% Fairways in Regulation started at 36% and now up to 70-85%; and % Greens in Regulation started at 11% and reaching upwards fo 44%”

2026-08-15 · Academy member
FIR<50% → 80%

daniel grossman

Fairways

“Distance is similar around 205 but much straighter I am happy to report. Hitting the fairway went from less than 50% to 80%, big gain on accuracy.”

2026-08-14 · Academy member
82 · 78 · 77 · 79

Pedro Bustamante

Back to single plane

“I have played 4 rounds and this were the scores, 82,78,77,79. Havent missed many fairways and hit more greens in regulation.”

2026-08-23 · Academy member
53 days

Matt TheRiot

Never played before

“First Par 3 Ever !! Aug 19th - 1st lesson, day 1 of 5 day camp Graves in OK (Never Played before) October 15 - 53 days latter '1st Legal Par 3'”

2024-10-23 · Academy member

The wall

Ten topics, five voices each.

Handicap

5 VOICES

Index numbers, before and after.

Handicap at start was 21 and now is 11 as off last Saturday… Shot 78 twice, my low rounds… Thus SP30.
Sal Girgenti2024-04-01
SP30
I committed to single plane this year, bought the book, watched the videos and I have dropped my handicap from 4.8 to 2.9 this summer! Lowest in 25 years! You guys rock! I'm 65 so it's never too late to change!
Darren Lacharite2026-08-21
Seniors
I've been doing the single plane swing for many years and my handicap is 7. This month for the first time I enrolled in the single plane 30. It has been a real eye opener… I believe all of this has cost me 5 strokes a round.
Dave Grode2026-08-22
SP30
I went to my first SPA in Phoenix back in February. Struggled with my change in my swing. Started the season with a 16 handicap in my men’s league. Then I decided to get properly fitted clubs from Graves golf. I am now a 9-10 handicap in our league. Hitting the ball further, started charting my shots, discovered that I needed to improve my short game and that’s where my confidence has improved. I am still learning, but I feel more comfortable with the swing.
Ferruccio Rizzo2026-10-03
Fitting
Did the 30 Day SP back in August 2025 and looking at my 18 birdies app, my handicap definitely went down from 9 to 4 … It was totally worth it.
Clinton Stumpf2026-02-18
SP30

Scores

5 VOICES

Broke 80, shot under par, shot under their age.

I started single plane on my own halfway through last summer. Did single plane 30 in march this year. Last year I struggled to shoot under 94 and today I shot 79!!!
Jeff Fitch2026-09-15
SP30
Biggest win came today. Played 18 at home course and broke 80 for the first time in my life! Had some mistakes but was able to go back to the system and correct before it ruined the entire round.
Tim Brueggemann2026-08-31
SP30
Just finished SP30. Broke 80 for the first time today!
Tony Ray2024-09-03
SP30
Shot my first under par round today. -1, I turned 66 yesterday.
Steve Theil2025-02-06
Seniors
Shot two under my age today!! 38/38: 76
Lawrence Wickham2026-03-09
Seniors

Competition

5 VOICES

Club championships, VGA events, longest drive.

Last Sunday in the final round of my club championship, I shot my best ever tournament round of 82! My lifelong dream of breaking 80 is finally within reach thanks to Graves Golf.
Ricky Collins2026-08-03
SP30
Played in my 9 hole league on Thursday. Shot a 39. Graves Golf comes through again. A couple of weeks ago I almost shot my age, 80, I’m 77. Played in a tournament on last Sunday and won Longest Drive in the Senior Division.
Gerard Lefevre2026-08-22
SeniorsDistance
at 74 years of age I just won 1st Low Net in our Senior Club Championship shooting 81 Saturday and 77 Sunday as a 9 handicap.
Kirk Galbraith2025-09-11
Seniors
Got my 12th win at VGA at Champions Club in Stewart Fl today with a solid 75 (3 birdies). And I took 2nd last Sunday at the VGA Florida State Championship…
Dale Colangelo2026-06-20
Tenure
Won my first tournament this past weekend. The Single Plane kept me in the fairway all day. It's a different game from there.
Tony Ethridge2026-08-26
Fairways

Comeback

5 VOICES

Quit the game, hurt their back, came back to it.

I quit playing the game several years back. Sold everything except the driver and putter. Then I started watching Todd's videos on YouTube, which peaked my interest and excitement for the game again. Contacted Graves Golf, got fit for clubs
Jason Rogers2024-05-04
Fitting
Yesterday, first time using Single Plane Swing after 11 years not playing, 5-6 fairways when using driver, 1st drive 260 yds! One piece of advice: practice every club not just the ones you use frequently. To answer question, to be a better all around golfer shooting under 90 to start.
William Fuller2026-09-08
Distance
Thanks to Todd and Tim for carrying this on so I could find enjoyment in golf again.
Wilmer Webb2025-09-27
SP30
I found the Moe swing because I hurt my back with the traditional golf swing. In fact, I now know more about the traditional swing by studying Moe's swing than I ever learned from any other instructor.
Seth Fuller2025-01-25
Back
My time at the earlier Graves Golf schools and being an Elite Member paid off on a Par 4 today when I earned an Eagle
Kirk Sanfilippo2025-03-27
Schools

Distance

5 VOICES

Yards gained, and held onto with age.

when I hit drives 280 - 290 yds on a consistent basis, it shows me purchasing the SP30 was so worth the money
Clinton Stumpf2025-09-13
SP30
My swing has improved dramatically; drives were 20-30 yards longer than last year, and so much more confidence over the ball with other clubs.
Ron Hunter2026-04-29
Seniors
my longest drive was 273 yards. I've never had a drive longer than 250-ish in the sim… I'm 68 and decent shape for my age and I can testify that the proper golf hardware and 'software' (Graves Golf Training) will add accuracy AND distance to your game.
Henry Yanez2026-04-18
SeniorsFitting
20 years or so but SP30 is the best and the personal coaching is spot on. Pleased I have not lost much distance from 58 to 78.
Bill Leonard2026-07-06
SeniorsSP30
Today was my first range session using SP. One word: wow! Higher, straighter, longer.
Brad La Ferlita2026-05-01
Day one

Schools

5 VOICES

3-day, 5-day, Short Game and Scoring Trifecta alumni.

I just got back from one of the most amazing schools that Graves Golf has ever hosted. The April Scoring Trifecta is the school you do not want to miss… I was a 16.9 Handicap, but today my first day back on the Golf Course I shot an 81 +9 over.
Ron Lucero2026-04-21
Trifecta
Just completed the trifecta 6 days of training with the best golf instructors… Now I have the tools to assess my game and focus on my weaknesses, no more pounding balls at the driving range… If you are truly committed to improving your game then you need to get into this school.
William Miller2026-04-21
Trifecta
I now feel comfortable on the course. I actually feel that I can execute the shot at hand.
Edward Papke2026-05-15
Coaching
Thanks to the short game alterations I've made since attending the short game school and practicing the sp30, sp 30 range and the driver optimisation course components.
iain Wallwork2025-07-14
Short game
having attended over 5 schools including the Short Game School I doubt Tim would say it's an art but rather along the lines of a simple set of easily learned steps and methods anyone can learn and implement making their game way more enjoyable! I know, I did it!
Steve Ritchie2026-09-17
Short game

Fitting

5 VOICES

Fitted clubs, the Spinner, wedges and putters.

Dropped 5 strokes in 3 days by adding the LNR putter to my bag. Played my local course last Thursday shot 11 over par. Played same course today and shot 6 over.
Jason Albright Sr2024-09-23
Putter
Moe's Sandy Andy. Really gives me confidence that I will get the ball out of any kind of sand or rough around the green… I get a special feeling knowing I have a duplicate of Moe's wedge.
Ricky Holloway2024-12-09
Sandy Andy
I was very skeptical about buying new clubs from Graves back in February after my first SPA visit. Finally took the plunge and I wish I would have done it sooner. I can’t imagine being a golfer who doesn’t have properly fitted clubs. The confidence that I have when I step up to the tee box is something that I never had before. To all of you fellow SP players, cheers 🍻
Ferruccio Rizzo2026-10-09
Schools
you are going to LOVE your 7W Spinner. I got mine last week and was finally able to hold a green from 150 out. So happy!
Tim Brueggemann2026-10-09
Spinner
Finally got to use these beauties yesterday and they are by far the best wedges I've had and I've had them all!!! Ball flight is amazing and the spin is ridiculous
John Milford2024-09-13
Wedges

Coaching

5 VOICES

Level 4 coaching, video review, named coaches.

I went from Level 3 to Level 4 and started exclusively working with Trent White. What a difference. My swing is now more compact, powerful, and consistent with less effort… I'm 69 yrs old and never broke par for 9 holes. . . . until a week ago.
John Strawser2026-08-26
Level 4Seniors
At age 62, my handicap is a 5 (trending down) and round to round variability ranges from par to mid 70s. Best decision I made was making the change to a Single Plane Swing.
Michael Eller2025-07-25
Level 4
Clay Farnsworth reviewed my address and grip. He provided video with audio analysis and instruction in addition to written comments. I am really impressed!
Jacques Guillot2025-07-25
Video review
I have been following a process laid out by Ralph Bauer, to calculate breaks relative to slope and distance to the hole. I can say, having a process has made all the difference. I have something on which to focus that gives as much "certainty" as possible, rathering than hitting and hoping. Misses are much closer, and more putts go in.
Stan Baker2026-09-04
Short game
Level 4 is the best investment I have made in my golf swing. New clubs are great, but the subtle lessons learned being in Level 4 will change everything for the better.
Rev Eric Kaelberer2026-10-05
Level 4

SP30

5 VOICES

The 30-day program, from new graduates to decade-long customers.

I've been a Graves' Golf customer for at least a decade… feel that this was BY FAR the best golf course I've ever taken.
Ned Roberts2025-09-26
Tenure
I'm 3 weeks into July SP30… I've seen more success in the past three weeks than I have in 3 years.
David Bervig2025-07-24
Week three
Enjoyed the structure of SP30. It provides the step by step to building the swing but as important, the 'instruction manual' to come back to when needed
Michael Kolar2026-08-31
Structure
I am 72 years old and I now understand that I was an inconsistent ARM Swinger in the last 50 years… Thank you for your dedication to golf and offering an opportunity to enjoy golf again!
Mike Bialozynski2026-08-31
Seniors
It's been great 30 days in this program I know I still have alot of work to go but the tools you offer make me have high hope by next spring I will be alot better golfer. My hope is to continue with the program even knowing that winter is coming and I will be using a simulator but will continue. My goal is still to make a live class event to get tweaked in my swing.
Maurice OConnor2026-08-31
Graduate

Women

5 VOICES

Women of the Academy on scores, schools and equipment.

Shot 85 on The Dye Club in North Myrtle Beach yesterday. Best since I started SP30.
Nancy Mickleberry2026-07-04
SP30Score
I shot a 44 on the front 9 and that's my best score yet and this is all thanks to the short game videos!
Jill Hobbs2026-02-07
Short gameScore
I was struggling with my swing, bad back and arm pain and went on a search for a way to play golf without it causing pain… taking SP30 and a school taught me how to play better and without pain.
Nancy Mickleberry2026-08-22
SP30Schools
Best money I've ever spent on a special kind of club. I'm on the edge of buying another for backup!
Nancy Mickleberry2026-07-23
Sandy Andy
I have completed SP30 and attended the five-day golf school in Orlando, both of which have helped my game and given me tools to continue improving. I'm grateful for that progress!
Nancy Mickleberry2026-10-16
SP30Schools

These are posts and comments by members of the Single Plane Academy, shown as written, spelling included. An ellipsis marks where a longer post was trimmed. Testimonials reflect individual experiences and may not represent typical results. Your results may vary. Medical wording is the member’s own and is not a medical claim by Graves Golf.