AboutMichael Hoffman Expertise I have been a golf professional since 1981. I was elected into the PGA in 1987. I attained my master clubfitter certificate in 1992. I have given thousands of lessons over the years and I can answer questions about instruction, golf in general, rules, equipment, practice techniques etc.
I have served served on the board of directors of the Southern Texas PGA for twelve years and was the President from 2002-2003.
Experience I started as as assistant golf professional in 1981. I have been a head golf professional at several clubs as well as the general manager at two clubs. I am master clubfitter and have given many individual as well as group lessons over the years. I was the President of the Southern Texas PGA 4 years ago. I have been a rules official for the tour qualifying school as well as other events. I have won the Merchandiser of the year award in our section twice.
Question Micheal
When a longest drive compition is held and it is
not stated that the ball must be on the fairway.
Does this mean the ball must be on the
fairway even if no body makes the fairway and
it only says longest drive 13 th holes.
Thanks
Answer Jamie,
It appears this was an oversight by the competition committee. Typically, when a long drive contest is held, the ball must be in the fairway.
Literally speaking, if this was not posted on the rules sheet or on the long drive sign, it could mean that the ball doesn't have to be in the fairway.
I guess if no one hit the fairway this would be a moot point.
