Butch Harmon's Golf School at Rio Secco GC Las Vegas

[kekoa]

[quote name='DTown3011' timestamp='1445442057' post='12487388']
Just FYI but unless you are a top touring pro or paying a VERY hefty sum to attend one of Butch's private camps you aren't taking lessons from Butch directly. Anyone can go to the school but your lessons are going to be from his staff pros. Most of Butch's time is spent with his touring professionals and VIP clients only.
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Exactly how much $$$ are we talking?

[mgholda]

[quote name='rwegolfing' timestamp='1445442972' post='12487450']
Great photos! Whose swing sequence is on the wall? It is hard to make out.

Thanks
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I want to say Fred Couples, but I can't remember for sure. I do know it is NOT Natalie Gulbis or else I would have been all over it!

[DTown3011]

[quote name='kekoa' timestamp='1445444061' post='12487512']
[quote name='DTown3011' timestamp='1445442057' post='12487388']
Just FYI but unless you are a top touring pro or paying a VERY hefty sum to attend one of Butch's private camps you aren't taking lessons from Butch directly. Anyone can go to the school but your lessons are going to be from his staff pros. Most of Butch's time is spent with his touring professionals and VIP clients only.
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Exactly how much $$$ are we talking?
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http://www.butchharmon.com/the-experience/school-packages.html

[sheldonjhacker]

Butch plays AP1's. Interesting.

[R.Tobes]

Add this to the list of Things I Need To Visit Before I Die But Probably Won't

[joey2aces]

very cool... we were just out there and I came home early. My buddies are playing Rio Secco today. Was able to play 4 rounds in Vegas, two of them at Southshore Golf Club and Cascata which were a treat as always.

[ZBUCK]

Is that actually his WITB?! Does he play the AP1 4-W2? Only looks like he has one other type of wedge in there (I'm assuming it's a Vokey)... anyone know?

[Arizonalefty59]

This is AMAZING Greg!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tbowles411]

[quote name='comeffex' timestamp='1445452180' post='12488006']
Is that actually his WITB?! Does he play the AP1 4-W2? Only looks like he has one other type of wedge in there (I'm assuming it's a Vokey)... anyone know?
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Well it was in his office...

[joey2aces]

[quote name='comeffex' timestamp='1445452180' post='12488006']
Is that actually his WITB?! Does he play the AP1 4-W2? Only looks like he has one other type of wedge in there (I'm assuming it's a Vokey)... anyone know?
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I like looking at bags of pros, teachers, coaches etc... The ones I've talked with all say close to the same thing..."Why would I play something that forces my swing to be more honest?" Tech these days is awesome... it's only us weekend warriors that think we need the pin sized forged sweet spot.

[ZBUCK]

[quote name='tbowles411' timestamp='1445453352' post='12488092']
[quote name='comeffex' timestamp='1445452180' post='12488006']
Is that actually his WITB?! Does he play the AP1 4-W2? Only looks like he has one other type of wedge in there (I'm assuming it's a Vokey)... anyone know?
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Well it was in his office...
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[quote name='joey2aces' timestamp='1445453509' post='12488110']
[quote name='comeffex' timestamp='1445452180' post='12488006']
Is that actually his WITB?! Does he play the AP1 4-W2? Only looks like he has one other type of wedge in there (I'm assuming it's a Vokey)... anyone know?
[/quote]

I like looking at bags of pros, teachers, coaches etc... The ones I've talked with all say close to the same thing..."Why would I play something that forces my swing to be more honest?" Tech these days is awesome... it's only us weekend warriors that think we need the pin sized forged sweet spot.
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Me too...that's a great quote. I actually just pre-ordered the 716 AP1s...switching from the 710 AP2s... I hit the AP2s well but man the difference I think a little bit of forgiveness will give my game.

[PThomas]

Went there in 2001 (Tiger era) and 2005 and had lesson with same staff pro each time. Met Butch the first time. Awesome place, experience and invaluable lesson each time.

[tbowles411]

[quote name='comeffex' timestamp='1445453738' post='12488130']
[quote name='tbowles411' timestamp='1445453352' post='12488092']
[quote name='comeffex' timestamp='1445452180' post='12488006']
Is that actually his WITB?! Does he play the AP1 4-W2? Only looks like he has one other type of wedge in there (I'm assuming it's a Vokey)... anyone know?
[/quote]
Well it was in his office...
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[quote name='joey2aces' timestamp='1445453509' post='12488110']
[quote name='comeffex' timestamp='1445452180' post='12488006']
Is that actually his WITB?! Does he play the AP1 4-W2? Only looks like he has one other type of wedge in there (I'm assuming it's a Vokey)... anyone know?
[/quote]

I like looking at bags of pros, teachers, coaches etc... The ones I've talked with all say close to the same thing..."Why would I play something that forces my swing to be more honest?" Tech these days is awesome... it's only us weekend warriors that think we need the pin sized forged sweet spot.
[/quote]

Me too...that's a great quote. I actually just pre-ordered the 716 AP1s...switching from the 710 AP2s... I hit the AP2s well but man the difference I think a little bit of forgiveness will give my game.
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I'm busting your chops man! I'm teasing!

[ZBUCK]

[quote name='tbowles411' timestamp='1445454881' post='12488216']
I'm busting your chops man! I'm teasing!
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Haha I know... no worries. I should have realized that was actually his bag lol... I do wonder though if he has 4-W2...

[tbowles411]

[quote name='comeffex' timestamp='1445455090' post='12488246']
[quote name='tbowles411' timestamp='1445454881' post='12488216']
I'm busting your chops man! I'm teasing!
[/quote]

Haha I know... no worries. I should have realized that was actually his bag lol... I do wonder though if he has 4-W2...
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I tried them a couple of weeks ago. Just crazy easy to hit. The W2 wedge gives you the same feel and even more forgiveness from 125 and in. I want one of those myself.

[easyyy]

Simply priceless. Thank you to Butch (email sent) and to Greg for letting us see what we would never.

Richard

[bigcatbarstool]

What a display. Cool to see all the sports memoribilia/ flags from tour wins

[MK7Golf21]

[quote name='DTown3011' timestamp='1445447029' post='12487672']
[quote name='kekoa' timestamp='1445444061' post='12487512']
[quote name='DTown3011' timestamp='1445442057' post='12487388']
Just FYI but unless you are a top touring pro or paying a VERY hefty sum to attend one of Butch's private camps you aren't taking lessons from Butch directly. Anyone can go to the school but your lessons are going to be from his staff pros. Most of Butch's time is spent with his touring professionals and VIP clients only.
[/quote]

Exactly how much $$$ are we talking?
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http://www.butchharmon.com/the-experience/school-packages.html
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That's actually not that pricey compared to some IT classes I have taken. 4 day classes like 3,500

[prsgtrman]

can imagine the insurance he carries on that stuff, priceless.

[tyro]

I have that same USA Cameron cover! I'd love a lesson or two from him... I bet he can do a lot in a short amount of time. No BS.

[ebk]

Forget the other stuff (well, not really) but the man earned a C.IB. - friggin hero. Awesome.

[BVIChester]

Great photos. Those flags alone would be worth something in auction.

Rio Secco is a cool course as well. Couldnt play it unfortunately due to a broken rib in a batchelor party accident the day before....

[flopshot99]

I guess I'm in minority..his instruction will not make huge difference to many golfers in this thread. he is one of many many top instructors. 5900 for his school??

[MCoz]

I have been there numerous times. Butch is a long time friend. I first met him here in Napa. In those days he was a "Cobra" guy. Fortune Brands moved him over to Titleist in the middle of his time working with TW. He always has numerous Titleist equipment of all kinds there to test, try and work with if one wants. He used to have a duplicate set of whatever TW was playing at the time in his office. He is the only guy I have worked with on my game in the last 20 yrs. I have met some very interesting people there when visiting. Terrific guy, so is Claude III.

[EagleCity]

I have no words

[ZBUCK]

[quote name='EagleCity' timestamp='1445697944' post='12500924']
I have no words
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That was 4 by my count.

[TWshoot67]

I really need to get out west sometime soon and visit some of these golf meccas. Hopefully I can retire in 3-4 years and make this part of my bucket list. Looks pretty darn sweet just looking at his past pupils memorabilia.

[DE-ILLINI]

Thanks for sharing. It would be awesome to spend some time there.

[gdb99]

I'm looking forward to sharing these pics with a friend of mine. I think he would really like to see them.
My friend served with Butch in the Army in Alaska. The stories he tells...
Thanks for sharing.

[CNYgolfnative]

Oh my god that signed manchester united jersey... Biggest club in the world, makes you wonder just how far his influence has been felt and certainly by whom! Someday i expect to see a book of just Butch's stories..