GOLF IN MEXICO. Are you ready to FIESTA in Acapulco???
The SECOND ANNUAL SUPER BOWL FIESTA ACAPULCO: REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
RESERVE YOUR SEAT NOW!
There are only 198 seats on the plane,
and we are competing with two other groups for space. Because this
is first come, first served, you need to send in your $250.00 deposit NOW.
Complete this FORM and mail it off to ILT with your check.
YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS TRIP!
The first annual trip was such a huge success that we are likely to have over 100 friends of
Seaver Golf for the SECOND ANNUAL SUPER BOWL FIESTA in Acapulco. Mark your calendars for 2009 - January 27th to February 3.
Last year our trip to Acapulco included: fabulous accomodations (Farimont Princess), great food
(all you can eat, whenever you are hungry), coctails, perfect weather - 86 degrees every day,
lots of fun friends, and of course GOLF! All for one low price of $1,649 per person.
It was one of the greatest golf vacations ever, and we expect the second annual trip to be even better.
The trip organizers, ILT, have opened registration and they are accepting deposits. RESERVE YOUR PLACE NOW!
Once again we will watch the super bowl in our shorts and shirt sleeves while sipping margaritas.
NEW ADDRESS!
Eric has moved to a new location for instruction. You can find him now at the Pleasanton Golf
Center inside the Alameda County fairgrounds.
Eric is very excited about moving back to the PGC because it is a terrific, all-grass
facility that is very golfer friendly. The PGC has video equipment, a private hitting area,
and lights so that lessons can continue into the evenings.
The PGC is very supportive of all our programs and will help us offer even more services,
including the extremely popular and effective Golf Coach Program. In addition, we will be
re-starting the free Mental Skills seminars on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 to 6:30, so please
check in with us to learn the exact dates.
Eric is looking forward to seeing you at his new home beginning June 1. To book a time with
Eric call 925-462-7201.
Rick Laforet will continue the Seaver Golf Academy presence at Poppy Ridge.
Rick will continue to hold practices and help golfers through the Golf Coach Program,
as well as provide private and small group instruction.
You can reach Rick directly at 510-917-6442 or send an email to ricklaforet@pga.com
On Tuesdays starting June 3rd at the Pleasanton Golf Center from 5:30 to 6:30 pm we will kick off a
weekly seminar series on mental skills for golf. We have been conducting these seminars
for several years and they are extremely popular as well as practical.
We talk about confidence, consistency, tension management, playing in the zone,
visualization, positive mental talk, preparation, peak performance, effective practice,
developing routines, and many other topics that make up
The Mind of the Champion (Eric's upcoming book).
Hey, if golf is 90% mental, why don't you come on over and work on your mental toughness?
There is no charge, but if you plan to attend please let us know so that we can have
enough material copied for everybody. You will find us by the Learning Center at the
far end of the range.
Scheduled Events
Lessons available Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sun
July:
July 8 (Tue) - FREE Mental Skills Clinic (Pleasanton) 5:30 - 6:30
July 29 (Tue) - FREE Mental Skills Clinic (Pleasanton) 5:30 - 6:30
July 12 - 13 (Sat-Sun) - PARENT/JUNIOR Mini-CAMP! (at Poppy Ridge)
July 14 - 18 (Mon-Fri) - Schedule Change - Practice as usual this week!
July 21 - 28 (Mon-Mon) - Travel Days (Michigan) - No lessons
Net Amateur Champion
Dan Westfall of Electronic Systems GC wins the NCGA Associate Club Net Amateur Championship.
Dan established a commanding five-stroke lead in the first round and then kept that lead
to capture the title with a net 132 total. All that hard work in the practice sessions paid off! Pacific Women's Golf Association Team Champion
Sue Galli's Callippe Preserve team won the PWGA Team Championship
at Hiddenbrooke on Sept 12 & 13. Sue had to place in the top 4 in her
78-person club just to make the team, then go through several qualifying rounds to earn the right to
compete for the Championship, then beat out 41 other teams for the title. Now that's mental toughness!
Ace Makers
Add a new Ace Maker to the list of Seaver Golf students! Mike Wilhelm carded his ace on the par 3, 164 yard 15th
hole at Diablo Creek. Super job, Mike!
Janie Westcott carded her first ever ace on the 126 yard par 3 second hole at Dublin Ranch. She says she
practiced seeing the shot go in before she even hit it. It works! Way to go Janie!
3rd in the World!!
Who says you can't play AND teach? Eric had a fabulous tournament at the RE/MAX World Long Drive Championships
this past October, finishing 3rd in the world. The results will be broadcast on ESPN on Christmas day at
10:00 am Pacific time. Be sure to catch the show!!
GOLF COACH PROGRAM transitioning
GOLF COACH PROGRAM
The popular Golf Coach Program will be undergoing a new iteration as we complete our move to
the Pleasanton Golf Center. We'll have a private practice area access to video.
Get ready to take your game to a whole new level.
Please contact Eric or Rick right away to get the details on how to sign up
for the program.
The Golf Coach program may just be the best approach out there when it comes to improving
your golf game. To the best of our knowledge, there is no other program like it in the country.
What Students are saying about the program: "I worked really hard on my short game to dial in my distances and accuracy and the next week I had 3 birdies on the par 5's at my home course.
I really feel like Eric is trying to get to know me and is interested in helping me reach my golf goals.
He makes practice fun! I would highly recommend this program to anyone who would like to improve their golf game." AK
"The past two months have been absolutely awesome. I have learned more useful stuff in a short amount of time than I have learned in the past 10 years of playing.
"I would recommend this program to any golfer who is SERIOUS about improving their game and is willing to spend a few hours per week to get into a great new routine. Some of the benefits that I have found are:
- Learn how to practice in a fun and effective way
- Learn how to create a routine that fits your personality to gain consistency
- The playing lessons are phenomenal. You get to play 18 holes with a professional once a month and get some great feedback on how you actually play. I have learned a lot about my mental game during these rounds.
- Eric and Rick are great instructors and are fun to work with. They have many unique and creative ways to help you learn.
- My favorite thing about this program is the amount of personal attention that a student gets, and how we are being challenged to try so many new things." JM
What you get:
When you enroll in the Golf Coach program you get a 9-hole playing lesson once a month and access to more than 50 hours of supervised, scheduled practice time each month with your instructor. We
will work on every part of your game with you to improve. We will show you drills and practice routines customized to your needs. And we will be there
with you for every practice.
The idea of basing the 30-day lesson plan on what we see on the golf course, and then working on that plan in a supervised setting
is proving to accelerate improvement in a unparalleled way. And it is fun! Not only are students addressing
swing issues under the eye of the coach, but they are also learning new skills and new shots every week.
"Getting the proper feeling in golf and making changes takes some time and the coaching approach provides the repetitive feedback
over several months to allow the change to take place. In the normal “take a lesson” approach you get
some instruction and than go off to try what you’ve learned, but it doesn’t often stick with just one set of
instructions. You are left with going back to purchase another lesson or to struggle on your own.
Your approach provides the continuing feed back over several months and since you pay one fee the incentive
is to make use of the practice sessions rather than postponing seeing the instructor because another fee is involved.
I am very pleased with the progress I made. Your approach has not only lowered my index, it’s enhanced my enjoyment of the game." MW
To learn more about the Coach program, read the description on the Private Instruction page or
give Eric a call at 650-274-3890 or Rick at 510-917-6442.
GIFT CERTIFICATES are available for any occasion. Call Eric or Rick to place your order.
Don't forget to check out our Photo page!
Have you visited the Student Resource page yet?
How about the Channel 2 piece under the scrolling "Latest News?"
Rick "The Answer Man" Laforet
on interesting rules questions.
If you have an interesting rules situation, send it to Rick The Answer Man and you may see it posted here.
Dear Answer Man,
My buddy Dennis started his round with 14 clubs.
One of them was bent and unfit for play. It was a long iron that bent on a tree shot the last time he played,
and he forgot to replace it. He realized this on the second hole when he went to use it for his tee shot.
Is Dennis allowed to replace the unfit iron? Can he borrow a club from one of his playing partners?
Rick the Answer Man:
No, he can't replace the club since he started his round with that club in his bag, and has selected it.
He is limited to the clubs he selected for that round -- unless he was using less than 14.
If the club became unfit for play during the round he would be entitled to replace it.
And please be careful about borrowing clubs from anyone.
From rule 4-4, if a player borrows a club, then the player is deemed to have added a club to his set from a playing partner set and violates the 14 club maximum. Thanks…
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Welcome to the Seaver Golf Academy! If you are interested in improving your golf game, you are in the right place.
At the Seaver Golf Academy, we don't teach you a method. We teach you to play better golf!
Great Programs
The Seaver Golf Academy is dedicated to providing you the best learning experience you've ever enjoyed.
We offer a variety of golf schools, instruction, junior summer camps, corporate events, exhibitions, and innovative programs to meet your individual and group needs.
No matter what your level of play, the Seaver Golf Academy will improve your game with more consistency, more confidence, and more pleasure.
Expect the Best
At the Seaver Golf Academy we understand that every player's swing is unique.
That's why we develop your golf swing around your capabilities and enhance your swing to fit your style.
Whether you attend one of our fabulous golf schools or come for private instruction, you will
learn what it takes to build your own repeatable swing and you will learn effective practice techniques that will help you take that swing to the course.
We are different
Our approach balances swing mechanics with a scoring focus and positive mental techniques to bring out
the best in your game. We address every part of your game, including driving, woods, irons, putting,
chipping, bunkers, specialty shots, course management, golf fitness, nutrition, sports psychology,
and custom club fitting using the industry's latest technology. You'll come away from your Seaver Golf
Academy experience with a comprehensive plan for your improvement tailored to your specific needs and
based on proven results. And you'll have fun doing it!
Inspiration
Charles Seaver: Known as "Mr. California Golf", Charles Seaver was the epitome of amateur golf -
a consummate golfer who played for the love of the game. His values, ideals, and integrity are the
inspiration behind the Seaver Golf Academy. Everybody associated with the Seaver Golf Academy loves the game,
and we are dedicated to sharing our enthusiasm with you and providing you with the most enjoyable golf learning
experience you have ever had. We look forward to hearing from you.
Our Good Friends at CoverItAllCo designed the logo on this site and produced the shirts
for our Acapulco trip. Bob Macomber is the best! Please see him if you need any work done for you
event or company.
and we are competing with two other groups for space. Because this
is first come, first served, you need to send in your $250.00 deposit NOW.
Complete this 
Last year our trip to Acapulco included: fabulous accomodations (Farimont Princess), great food
(all you can eat, whenever you are hungry), coctails, perfect weather - 86 degrees every day,
lots of fun friends, and of course GOLF! All for one low price of $1,649 per person.
It was one of the greatest golf vacations ever, and we expect the second annual trip to be even better. 
Eric has moved to a new location for instruction. You can find him now at the Pleasanton Golf
Center inside the Alameda County fairgrounds. 
Net Amateur Champion
Add a new Ace Maker to the list of Seaver Golf students! Mike Wilhelm carded his ace on the par 3, 164 yard 15th
hole at Diablo Creek. Super job, Mike!
Janie Westcott carded her first ever ace on the 126 yard par 3 second hole at Dublin Ranch. She says she
practiced seeing the shot go in before she even hit it. It works! Way to go Janie!
Who says you can't play AND teach? Eric had a fabulous tournament at the RE/MAX World Long Drive Championships
this past October, finishing 3rd in the world. The results will be broadcast on ESPN on Christmas day at
10:00 am Pacific time. Be sure to catch the show!!
The popular Golf Coach Program will be undergoing a new iteration as we complete our move to
the Pleasanton Golf Center. We'll have a private practice area access to video.
Get ready to take your game to a whole new level.
Please contact Eric or Rick right away to get the details on how to sign up
for the program. 
"The past two months have been absolutely awesome. I have learned more useful stuff in a short amount of time than I have learned in the past 10 years of playing.
The idea of basing the 30-day lesson plan on what we see on the golf course, and then working on that plan in a supervised setting
is proving to accelerate improvement in a unparalleled way. And it is fun! Not only are students addressing
swing issues under the eye of the coach, but they are also learning new skills and new shots every week. 
