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| could i make it on the pro tour? | 11/19/2009 |
Q: I'm curious to know if I should make an attempt at the LPGA tour. Although I've not been serious ...
A: I admire your enthusiasm and I am behind you 100%. I'll be frank. The one thing I cannot question ...
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| Teaching someone. | 11/14/2009 |
Q: Ok, my uncle's been asking for lessons for a long time now, and he even asked me to teach him for ...
A: The best advice I can give to both of you is for your uncle to go see a qualified PGA Professional ...
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| overswing | 10/31/2009 |
Q: I have a severe overswing with a right arm collapse at the top. Can't seem to resist doing it.Even ...
A: Obviously, it's a bad habit. And I am sure this bad habit did not start last week. Well guess ...
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| golf gloves | 10/31/2009 |
Q: Why do you wear a glove on the opposite hand? If you swing right handed why don't you wear the glove ...
A: Good question. Some people do wear gloves on their right hands as well. In golf, for a right ...
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| Alignment on practice mats | 10/23/2009 |
Q: A thing that I've always been confused about. For an alignment aid, I should align the club to the ...
A: Picture a line from your ball to the target and extending behind the ball indefinitely. That line ...
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| Senior Tee's again | 10/22/2009 |
Q: should there be different tee boxes when 2,3,or 4 golfers play a Best Ball Scramble ? So called ...
A: Let's clarify something first. A Best Ball and a Scramble are two entirely different games. A ...
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| Driver question | 10/18/2009 |
Q: I was at the range today, and a guy was helping me out with my driver. he told me that I was coming ...
A: Jeff: Use your hands and let the "release" happen. Your left forearm, logo on your glove and the ...
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| Driver question | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I was at the range today, and a guy was helping me out with my driver. he told me that I was coming ...
A: That is not what I said. It says you NEED to look at the back of the ball until you strike it. ...
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| Driver question | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I was at the range today, and a guy was helping me out with my driver. he told me that I was coming ...
A: The more you move the ball forward in your stance, the more your shoulders will open at set up. The ...
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| Fitting of new clubs | 10/13/2009 |
Q: I am a beginner at golf. I have recently been given a full set of PING EYE2+ red dot irons. How much ...
A: Take your clubs to a club repair facility and have them check the lie of the clubs for you. The ...
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| Grip Size | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I have grips that feel as if they are too small in circumference. My drives are typically, either ...
A: Normally too small of grips leads to too much hand action, hooking and a loose grip. A balloon ...
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| provisional ball | 10/8/2009 |
Q: Tee off to par three. We think ball is in the water. Water hazard (yellow stakes)Drop zone on tee ...
A: Marie: There is no such thing as a Provisional ball for a water hazard (only for a lost ball or out ...
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| Over the top | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I'm having a problem fixing my swing. I'm a pretty good player I carry a 6 handicap but I got into ...
A: Michael: I already told you. You must work the butt more down your toe line, not to the left. ...
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| Over the top | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I'm having a problem fixing my swing. I'm a pretty good player I carry a 6 handicap but I got into ...
A: The butt of the club could be your friend here. Here is what I mean. At the top of the swing, the ...
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| divots going to the left | 9/27/2009 |
Q: I'd really like to straighten out my divot path. It mostly goes to the left, kind of an outside in ...
A: No problem, but you need to picture this first. If you were standing behind your ball, like you are ...
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| steering the ball | 9/26/2009 |
Q: Can you offer any advice or solutions to steering the ball? I think I may be holding the face open ...
A: Just like I would do with any student Ken, I would have you do the exact opposite of what you do now ...
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| Pull Hooked drivers | 9/24/2009 |
Q: Handicap= 8 I have an excellent iron/fairway wood swing with most shots having a straight or ...
A: What you are doing Al is helping you pull hook it. Whenever I see shots with drivers start out low ...
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| What exactly happened? | 9/23/2009 |
Q: First of all, I want to thank you for all the help you've given me :] I was playing yesterday, and ...
A: From a downhill lie, the tendency is to swing the club on a more vertical path, which leads to ...
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| Aligning up to the ball | 9/20/2009 |
Q: I was at the range today, and someone I knew there helped me with alignment. I was aligning TO the ...
A: No you should not leave something as important as alignment to chance and instinct. You need to ...
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| rock and block | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I am a male golfer 6'5" tall.(my body build is similar to Davis Love III) My clubs are extended 2" ...
A: Ken: Put a tee in the ground 3-4 inches in front of the ball on the target line. Using a 7 iron, ...
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| rock and block | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I am a male golfer 6'5" tall.(my body build is similar to Davis Love III) My clubs are extended 2" ...
A: Sorry to hear of your dilemma. Common though. If you were my student, here is what I would do with ...
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| Wrist hinge / driver | 9/10/2009 |
Q: ] I've been having some struggles with my driver this last week, and a question on wrist hinge in ...
A: Jeff: You're getting way to hung up on this wrist hinge thing. Here is the proper position of the ...
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| iron and driver problem | 9/6/2009 |
Q: i am a 4 handicap but i am struggling to hit a consistent draw with my driver with my irons.my ...
A: Christopher: You need to change the path the club approaches the ball on Christopher. You are ...
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| toe hits, divot to the right | 9/4/2009 |
Q: My inquiry concerns making bad contact with the ball by hitting irons and driver on the toe of the ...
A: : You need to change the path te club moves into the ball on. You are obviously coming too far ...
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| Wedges | 9/2/2009 |
Q: Greetings Ed...My question is this. What's the difference between a gap wedge & a lob wedge? What ...
A: Simple. The usual gapping sequence between wedges is: Pitching wedge, 48 degrees; Gap wedge, 52 ...
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| Mini tours | 9/1/2009 |
Q: Hey Eddie, Could you suggest some Mini tours that I might be able to get in to. What is the ...
A: Pramo: Your first step is to join a men's club at a public facility in your area. Most courses ...
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| Q School | 8/31/2009 |
Q: Hey Eddie, I'm 31/ asian male, who wants to take a shot at Q School next year. Though I've only ...
A: Sorry to burst your bubble right now, but here is what I know. You'll need to turn professional and ...
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| HOOKING AND PUSHING DRIVES | 8/30/2009 |
Q: From being a single figure golfer my game has deteriorated to the point where nowadays I struggle to ...
A: John: No I am not suggesting that. This has nothing to do with your backswing. Picture this in ...
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| HOOKING AND PUSHING DRIVES | 8/30/2009 |
Q: From being a single figure golfer my game has deteriorated to the point where nowadays I struggle to ...
A: Common problem. Your subject line says hooking and pushing drives. That means your club is ...
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| Chunking 3 wood only | 8/23/2009 |
Q: Since my last lesson, I've basically been focusing on having a better hinge at the top of my swing ...
A: Jeff: The delivery of the club to the back of the ball is a blended action involving the arms and ...
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| Backspin | 8/21/2009 |
Q: When i watch the pga tour on tv i see players hit bals that land on the green and sometimes have 10 ...
A: Luke: The answer is you can't until you become a Pro too. Do you know how many balls they have hit ...
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| Golf Adress | 8/21/2009 |
Q: I have a prostaff set and a 60 degree lob wedge. I was wondering how far away my hands should be ...
A: Basically speaking Luke, when you tilt forward at the address position, your arms (and hands) should ...
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| Chunking 3 wood only | 8/21/2009 |
Q: Since my last lesson, I've basically been focusing on having a better hinge at the top of my swing ...
A: Jeff: The best thing you can do Jeff is go get some help from a PGA Professional who really has a ...
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| golf swing | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I have developed a issue when I am 70 yards or less to the green. I hit the ball off the toe of my ...
A: Jason: I bet it is not off the toe of the club. I bet you are shanking it, and that is when a ball ...
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| Pull Hooks | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I have been struggling with pull hooks for a number of years. When examining my divots, it is clear ...
A: Tom: Remember this is a drill. At the top of the swing, your left arm will be directly over your ...
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| Chunking 3 wood only | 8/19/2009 |
Q: Since my last lesson, I've basically been focusing on having a better hinge at the top of my swing ...
A: Jeff: Could be your unhinging too soon causing it to slam into the ground. With a 3 wood, we need ...
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| Pull Hooks | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I have been struggling with pull hooks for a number of years. When examining my divots, it is clear ...
A: Tom: Sorry to hear of your troubles, that sucks. Let's look at this logically Tom. If your divots ...
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| Watching a putt | 8/18/2009 |
Q: I was just wondering what the ruling was about standing directly behind a player while they putt so ...
A: Rule 14-2: Assistance (Striking the ball) says: A player may not allow his caddie, his partner or ...
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| aiming | 8/16/2009 |
Q: When I aim my club face down the target line, I feel more comfortable using just my left hand on the ...
A: I would suggest the right hand. Reason being when you use your right hand to set the clubhead down ...
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| Shanking pitches sometimes | 8/16/2009 |
Q: Just today, I had a lesson and talked with my coach about putting some more spin on the ball for ...
A: Jeff: Sorry for the trouble, the "S" word sucks. It seems once we get it, we can't stop. But, I ...
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| teaching junior golf | 8/13/2009 |
Q: knows my swing fairly well, can fix my kids swings. I not only want to ensure I'm teaching them the ...
A: I'll be honest. I don't know. The two websites I have seen that are loaded with information are ...
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| job/apprentice | 8/4/2009 |
Q: Eddie, I am a middle aged man who closed my businees and now pursuing my passion , golf. I have ...
A: Congrats on your decision. The best advice I can give you is to get hooked up with a management ...
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| Videoing the golf swing | 8/2/2009 |
Q: Hey Eddie, I am interested in recording my swing. What features should I look for in a camera? ...
A: I am not the expert here, but I will share with you what I do. I am not sure what kind of recording ...
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| golf release | 7/31/2009 |
Q: i went out today and shot 91 a 44 and 47 horrible toped shots and hooks i even shanked one so bad ...
A: Joshua: Learn the fundamentals and practice them until you are sick of them. Every Tour player did ...
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| golf release | 7/30/2009 |
Q: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKSTye8XV7U thank you for your time ANSWER: Hi Joshua: Thank ...
A: Joshua: Swing looks pretty good. Set up looks better. Go play a round of golf and see what your ...
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| putting | 7/29/2009 |
Q: When I line up my putt from behind the ball with a line on my ball everything seems fine. But when ...
A: Hey Neil: No you're normal. Trust your vision from behind the ball and your original read. You ...
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| ground balls | 7/29/2009 |
Q: what is the reason i hit ground balls all the time i just don't understand what im doing wrong. If ...
A: Luke: Reread what I said before and go practice. If you don't want your wrists to break, as you ...
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| golf release | 7/28/2009 |
Q: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKSTye8XV7U thank you for your time
A: it really helps me see what's up. You're right, everything you say is true. Just from your video, ...
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| Getting to scratch | 7/26/2009 |
Q: My name is Mathew MacDonald, I am 18 years old, and have been playing golf since I was 6 years old. ...
A: Yes I do. Send me your personal email address and I'll send you my Short Game Practice Sheets. ...
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| golf balls | 7/25/2009 |
Q: Can you give me the name of about 5 balls that are low spin off the tee? I shoot between 100 and ...
A: You'll be fine with any ball you choose. I would stick with a major name, but they are fine. A ...
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| Getting to scratch | 7/25/2009 |
Q: My name is Mathew MacDonald, I am 18 years old, and have been playing golf since I was 6 years old. ...
A: Congratulations on your decision to start getting after your golf game. To answer your first ...
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| divot line | 7/25/2009 |
Q: after making contact my divot line is about 20 deg. to the right, i'm left handed. i never really ...
A: I want you to picture a clock. At 12 o'clock is your target (like the flagstick for example). I ...
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| Practice Routine | 7/24/2009 |
Q: I'm currently about a 3 handicap but I only get to practice about 1 hour a week. I saw, from ...
A: Mike: I think I forgot to give you a good PGA Pro in Sedona. Cliff Yohe at Sedona Golf Resort or ...
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| ground balls | 7/23/2009 |
Q: what is the reason i hit ground balls all the time i just don't understand what im doing wrong. If ...
A: Hey Luke: There is only one reason you hit ground balls. PLEASE DO NOT COMPLICATE THIS. I will be ...
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| downswing | 7/23/2009 |
Q: im having trouble with my transition from the backswing to the downswing i was wondering if you have ...
A: Good question John, but I won't go there. Too confusing. Here is what I would tell you to do. ...
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| Driver shafts | 7/22/2009 |
Q: Hdp 7 Driver Mizuno MP 600 10.5 shaft Aldila R NV 65. Good drive carry app 225.age 67 I would like ...
A: Just went through that myself. You need a shaft with a higher kick point and / or one that may be ...
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| Semi Shank/Block | 7/21/2009 |
Q: Play(ed) to a 14hdcp. Live in snow country. Practice swing and stretches during winter. Not sure ...
A: It is frustrating, in fact, one of the most frustrating. But, I'll bet your balance is off at ...
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| Golf swing | 7/20/2009 |
Q: When i play golf i seem to hit alot of low line drives my friends and family say that i pick up but ...
A: They are right on both accounts, but it's too bad they don't know what to tell you to do to fix it. ...
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| backswing that is too long | 7/19/2009 |
Q: I always enjoy reading your comments online. Can you help me with a backswing that is too long? I am ...
A: Ken: Sure, staying behind it is simple, yet, most golfers develop poor habits if the wrong picture ...
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| backswing that is too long | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I always enjoy reading your comments online. Can you help me with a backswing that is too long? I am ...
A: Ken: If I had you as a student Ken, here is what I would do with you. First off, shortening your ...
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| Overswing and breaking my wrist at the top. | 7/14/2009 |
Q: I overswing and break my wrist at the top of my swing. I do this with the driver most of the time. ...
A: Jeremy: I never want to see more than a 90 degree angle between the left arm and the shaft. If you ...
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| No power! | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I've been playing golf for 3 years and hit it pretty solid and straight but with little power! My ...
A: Find the best, qualified, PGA instructor in your neigborhood and go get some help. You won't find ...
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| Ugh... Slicing now... | 7/8/2009 |
Q: Today I was working on the more vertical swing and such that you told me to do, and now I'm slicing ...
A: First things first, I am not the one that told you to get more vertical. The question is: What ...
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| Fat shots | 7/6/2009 |
Q: I read the question from Scott and your answer about thin shots. I have the opposite problem. I'm ...
A: If you start hitting it fat, you tend to get what I call "ball bound". Instead of making a good ...
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| Can't seem to get proper loft with irons | 7/6/2009 |
Q: I've been golfing for a couple of years and haven't been able to get proper loft with my shots, ...
A: Sounds familiar Scott, but whenever someone tells me they play baseball or softball, I always ...
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| Hi again :] | 7/5/2009 |
Q: Hey, it's me again :D I've been having lessons from this one pro for about 2 years now off and on, ...
A: Jeffrey: Got it. No problem with a more vertical swing path. He is correct in the theory behind ...
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| Hi again :] | 7/5/2009 |
Q: Hey, it's me again :D I've been having lessons from this one pro for about 2 years now off and on, ...
A: Jeffrey: What is the explanation from the Pro as to why you should go to a more vertical swing ...
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| Buying used golf balls | 7/1/2009 |
Q: I'm planning to buy some used golf balls online, but I'm wondering if their method of "recycling" ...
A: Jeffrey: Yes, hybrid is the way to go. A 3 hybrid sounds like the ticket, something with say 18, ...
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| Buying used golf balls | 7/1/2009 |
Q: I'm planning to buy some used golf balls online, but I'm wondering if their method of "recycling" ...
A: Jeffrey: I would say no in Grade A balls, not so sure about the rest. The only things that would ...
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| Buying used golf balls | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I'm planning to buy some used golf balls online, but I'm wondering if their method of "recycling" ...
A: For the price you'll pay, you can't go wrong. Unless you are a tournament player Jeffrey, golf ...
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| follow up to your lost ball answer | 6/27/2009 |
Q: Question Eddie, I saw your email thread re declaring a ball lost. Here was my situation. I hit my ...
A: You are correct. I was informed that if the ball is located within the 5 minutes, you must go ...
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| players turn to putt | 6/26/2009 |
Q: When establishing the putting sequence do we include the players that are on the fringe of the green ...
A: In my 36 years of competitive golf, the person furthest away from the hole plays next, whether or ...
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| A few troubles | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I've been doing pretty well lately, shooting around the low 80s. I have a few tournaments and ...
A: 1. Driver. Make sure you get set up correctly. Your shoulders, forearms and feet should be ...
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| senior tee's | 6/22/2009 |
Q: What age is reqquired to use the senior tee box?
A: No requirement, it's all about ability level. Golf courses usually use different colors of tees and ...
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| Chipping wedge | 6/20/2009 |
Q: Is the chipping wedge (I mean not sand or P wedge or others, but the iron like putter :) a pure and ...
A: Sure. The USGA rule book states that the clubhead must only have one striking face, so a chipper ...
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| Swing Speed | 6/19/2009 |
Q: Like another Steve who recently asked you about swing speed, I too have question. First, I am 64 and ...
A: Steve: 87 mph for a 64 yr. old coming off rotator cuff surgery is very good. The best thing you ...
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| Ball touched after address | 6/19/2009 |
Q: If a ball is touched with the clubhead after the ball has been addressed and does not move has a ...
A: No rule is broken. Ball must move out of it's original position. If it oscillates and does not ...
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| Decaring a ball lost | 6/17/2009 |
Q: Eddie, I saw your email thread re declaring a ball lost. Here was my situation. I hit my 2nd on a ...
A: You're right. You have control over your ball, not someone else. When you declared it lost, it was ...
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| Hard slice on my new clubs | 6/16/2009 |
Q: i used to play my grandfathers very old set of callaways with graphite shafts and my accuracy wasn't ...
A: Let me help you with your shank issue. Here is what to check. Start with the obvious. Are you too ...
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| Hard slice on my new clubs | 6/16/2009 |
Q: i used to play my grandfathers very old set of callaways with graphite shafts and my accuracy wasn't ...
A: The copout answer would be to say go back to your old clubs, but I will need more information than ...
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| body move/late arms | 6/14/2009 |
Q: I have read a lot of your responses on the internet. They are always very interesting. My ...
A: Believe it or not Ken, it's simple. What you need to do is to better sync up the swinging of the ...
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| Driver Spin | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I'm actually getting to much forward spin on my drives. This is new to me. I usually hit it 265 ...
A: James: Bad golf balls. Do not mess with your swing. Bad range balls fall out of the sky fast. Do ...
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| golf tees | 6/11/2009 |
Q: Just started golfing with woman friend. I'm 62 and shoot between 74-86 and golf 4 times a year. She ...
A: You both are correct, but she is a little too forward with her preconceived notions that "men" ...
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| Hitting close to heel | 6/9/2009 |
Q: My heel shot problem started recently when I started experimenting opening the club-face for BS and ...
A: Yes stop it! Just kidding, but I would question why you feel as though you need to get handsy in ...
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| Putting | 6/8/2009 |
Q: Can you hold the flagstick and putt your ball at the same time?
A: Yes, as long as you do not hit the flagstick with your putt or touch the line of your putt. I have ...
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| Becoming a scratch player on USGA | 6/7/2009 |
Q: I am 47 and started playing golf late in life unfortunately. However I play off 13 on the mens ...
A: Hey Sue: Go to www.womensalabamagolf.com and poke around. My suggestion is to call them and ask ...
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| Becoming a scratch player on USGA | 6/7/2009 |
Q: I am 47 and started playing golf late in life unfortunately. However I play off 13 on the mens ...
A: Congratulations on your rapid progress. It's hard to become a scratch golfer let alone a ...
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| 5 and 7 wood | 6/6/2009 |
Q: Should a person have a different swing thought when hitting a 5 or 7 wood of the tee verus of the ...
A: No, same swing, only difference is the ball is teed up just a bit on a par 3. Make sure you tee up ...
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| clb set up | 6/5/2009 |
Q: I got a set of cubs from my father in law and I'm not sure it they are all there. Could you please ...
A: It is a matter of personal preference these days, but a set of clubs given to you by somone else ...
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| Breaking 100 | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I have not broke 100 yet and not yet broke 50 in nine holes. How often do you think i should play ...
A: If your off season is June through March, then you have a long time to practice and play. I am ...
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| Breaking 100 | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I have not broke 100 yet and not yet broke 50 in nine holes. How often do you think i should play ...
A: Where do you live Jalyn? What is your off season? I don't know your level of commitment or your ...
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| higher shots | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I just bought a ft-5 callaway driver with a 11 degree loft. I thought with a 11 degree loft hitting ...
A: Jerome: Remember the sweet spot on new drivers is high on the face, so chances are you are hitting ...
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| Practice Sheets | 5/27/2009 |
Q: Eddie, My name is Ben and I am a freshman college golfer. I am attending Kansas City Kansas ...
A: Send me your personal email address and I will get the Short Game Practice sheets right out to you. ...
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| getting ready for club champs | 5/27/2009 |
Q: my name is lee, 28 years old, playing golf for 5 years. i am going to play my first club champs ...
A: Lee: Sure. Work on your short game 70% of the time, your long game 30% of the time. Practice 6 ...
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| getting ready for club champs | 5/26/2009 |
Q: my name is lee, 28 years old, playing golf for 5 years. i am going to play my first club champs ...
A: Welcome to the world of golf! The ups and downs are amazing in this game. You are starting to see ...
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| I think I found the cure (was "shankitis" with short irons) | 5/26/2009 |
Q: The fault (which occurred after 45 min of practice) was determined to be not clearing the left hip ...
A: Lou: Way to go. Be careful though, all the things you speak of are just hiding. Carry on and ...
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| Practice sheets | 5/26/2009 |
Q: My son is keen to turn professional and do the PGA course when he is 18. We are in Ireland and the ...
A: You need to send me your personal email address and I'd be happy to send them to you. Is your son ...
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| help | 5/18/2009 |
Q: I am a senior at colegio bolivar in cali Colombia, and i have played golf for a long time now. For ...
A: Juan: Positive Aspects: discipline, work ethic, honesty, doing the right thing, concentration, ...
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| Eagle on Last Hole of Tourney | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I played with a couple of guys in a tournament at Papago in Phoenix years ago. I remember playing ...
A: Hey Glenn: I think I remember who that was. Some guy who hung out at Papago and played in some ...
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| check up | 5/10/2009 |
Q: I want to know how to get chip or pitch shots to check up after a couple bounces. Is there a drill ...
A: Jerome: Chip shots are not expected to check up. It is a chip and run shot. If you hit a chip ...
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| LOST BALL IN FAIRWAY-PROVISIONAL BALL | 5/9/2009 |
Q: I tee'd off (everyone in our foursome saw the ball 0 high popup - came down over the hill at the ...
A: Only judging by your wording, you say you all looked for your ball for a couple of minutes. During ...
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| damaged hole | 5/1/2009 |
Q: Eddie, I understand the :lost ball" - thanks just to clarify your answer re the above. Are you ...
A: Clarification: Rule 16-1, C states: You can fix an old "hole plug" or any mark caused by the ...
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| (1)lost ball & (2) putting green | 4/30/2009 |
Q: Club Championships! 1. We have birds who (sometimes) badly damage our putting holes. When and by ...
A: You can repair a hole that is damaged, but it is advisable to not touch the inside of the hole. I ...
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| divots | 4/28/2009 |
Q: Eddie, My divots are fairly shallow and I can clearly tell the toe close quickly after impact. The ...
A: It's a fine line with better players, because the whole goal is to have your body and your swing ...
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| damage to hole | 4/24/2009 |
Q: (1)We have birds who damage our holes on the putting greens. During play of the hole, (a) can it be ...
A: Marie: Sorry for delay. Lost in shuffle. I do not have a rule book handy, so I cannot give you ...
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| Left Foot Moving | 4/17/2009 |
Q: before impact. Sometimes it completely leaves the floor! Please can you help with why this ...
A: Just like everything else in golf, who knows why certain things happen to certain people....it's ...
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| Lost Ball | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I am on the tee and top my drive so that it moves just one inch forward into a difficult lie, but ...
A: Here is how it would play out if you wanted to do that. You hit your first ball off the tee. That ...
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| Lost Ball | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I am on the tee and top my drive so that it moves just one inch forward into a difficult lie, but ...
A: No, the first ball is in play and not lost. A provisional ball can only be played if you think your ...
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| Golf Swing | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I am a 2nd year right handed golfer. I am hitting the ball at the range and on the course with more ...
A: Your clubface is simply open at impact Jack. With what you have described in your question, if the ...
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| divots | 4/12/2009 |
Q: Eddie, My divots are fairly shallow and I can clearly tell the toe close quickly after impact. The ...
A: I am curious of something you mentioned "your divots are usually before the ball". I hope what you ...
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| I think I found the eureka to my wedge woes | 4/8/2009 |
Q: Quite some time ago I was complaining about a shanking problem after about 45 minutes of practice ...
A: Lou: Very cool. Way to go. I have some great practice sheets for the Short Game if you want me to ...
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| How Do I Become a Pro Golfer | 4/8/2009 |
Q: Recently I've been thinking hard about taking my game to the next level and am very curious how to ...
A: It sounds like you are of college age Andrew. And it sounds as if you are just starting to learn ...
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| How Do I Become a Pro Golfer | 4/7/2009 |
Q: Recently I've been thinking hard about taking my game to the next level and am very curious how to ...
A: First let me ask a few questions of you. What tournaments have you won? What tournaments have you ...
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| flagstick attending | 4/1/2009 |
Q: Is it still a penalty if you are putting off the green, you haven't asked anyone to remove the flag, ...
A: Where do you come up with these questions Marie? Your answer is it is a two shot penalty on the ...
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| Swing Speed | 3/28/2009 |
Q: I'm 74 years old play left handed. Each year. my playing yardages get shorter. What can I Do to ...
A: Perhaps a 12 or 14 degree driver could be the ticket but make sure you get the correct shaft (most ...
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| rules clarification | 3/27/2009 |
Q: Hit a fabulous provisional and was very keen to progress straight to it to play my 4th. On the way, ...
A: Good questions Marie. Bad break for you. Since your "partner" found it (I presume within the 5 ...
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| golf club length | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I'm 5'3" tall, the measurement from the floor to my wrist is 27". My legs are very short 27" ...
A: Hey William: You're talking about me! I'm 5'2". Make sure you go get fit by a Professional, do ...
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| Over the top | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I can even see my practice swings are ott. And even small chip shots have a deep divot pointing ...
A: Simple! Get yourself an old shaft (no clubhead on it). If you don't have one, break one of your ...
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| I need a really good practice routine trying to make it to college golf | 3/6/2009 |
Q: Im 16 and im the captain of my highschool golf team i shoot low 80's high 70's and want to get to ...
A: Cameron: Send me your private email address and I'll send you my Short Game Practice Sheets which ...
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| The Dreaded Sky Ball Drive | 3/2/2009 |
Q: Eddie, What are the typical causes of a sky-ball drive -- hitting the driver really high and NOT far ...
A: You are correct to some degree on all your answers. Simply put Bruce, your clubhead is underneathe ...
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| Ben Hogan | 2/21/2009 |
Q: "the arms and hands should feel absolutely loaded with power" My question is do other pros feel this ...
A: I believe the answer is yes Ryan, however, it is something that just happens. It happens as a ...
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| Quota Point Game | 2/18/2009 |
Q: Shouldn't the winner of a Quota Point game be the one who makes the greatest percentage of his/her ...
A: It has been my experience in Point Quota tournaments that the person who scores the most points ...
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| golf rule - penalty drop | 2/17/2009 |
Q: Ladies' comp - I played my tee shot and it landed in the back of a bunker which was full of water to ...
A: Great question. She is wrong. Here are your options. Rule 25-1b/8 Player's Options When Bunker ...
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| PROVISIONAL BALL | 2/14/2009 |
Q: CAN YOU TAKE A PROVISIONARY SHOT FROM ANYWHERE ON THE COURSE OTHER THAN THE TEEING AREA? SAY YOUR ...
A: Alex: It is called a Provisional ball and it is a shot you can hit in case you think your ball may ...
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| graphite shats | 2/9/2009 |
Q: I'm a 20 handicap and currently still use Ping Eye 2 black dot (steel shafts). If I cahnge to PIng ...
A: It's reasonable yes. Getting the right combo of shaft flex and head design is critical. Obviously, ...
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| iron club length +1 | 2/6/2009 |
Q: I had a PING club fitting done a a demo day and the fitter suggestion I go +1 on my irons. I have ...
A: Sure but that would make them a little heavier and a little stiffer if OK with you. Cutting a half ...
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| Forgiving Irons | 2/4/2009 |
Q: "I generally hit between the mid 80's to low 90's. I am looking to get a new set of irons and was ...
A: PING. You cannot go wrong with Ping. They are the most forgiving iron today. The G5 irons give ...
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| Mizuno Clubs... | 2/3/2009 |
Q: Ok, I'm about to upgrade from a "teen set" to a regular iron set... I'm looking at mizuno mx200 but ...
A: Jeffrey: Cool, way to go. Sounds like you tweeked it somehow. Keep doing stretches, especially ...
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| out of bounds | 2/1/2009 |
Q: How do determine out of bounds if there are no out of bounds stakes?
A: Out of bounds is defined by white stakes, white lines, or a boundry fence or wall. For instance, a ...
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| Mental Game | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I am an 8 handicapper and am 15 years old, i am currently shooting in practice rounds alot lower ...
A: Welcome to competition. It's hard isn't it? Basically what is happening to you happens to ...
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| hiting the ball on the toe | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I would like to know if you could suggest a drill to help me from hitting the ball on the toe. I ...
A: Good question and a common problem. Chances are you don't need to move closer. Check your divots ...
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| downswing | 1/30/2009 |
Q: I am a left-handed golfer with a +1.8 handicap. I won my club championship and play with the local ...
A: Let's take it one step at a time. If I am paraphrasing you correctly, your problem is dropping the ...
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| Drills | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I have been playing for 35 years and got tired shooting inconsistently ok (5 or 6 handicap). 6 ...
A: Sure, not a problem. You're not long winded Gary, you should see some of the questions I field. ...
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| Mizuno Clubs... | 1/26/2009 |
Q: Ok, I'm about to upgrade from a "teen set" to a regular iron set... I'm looking at mizuno mx200 but ...
A: Jeffrey: Just went there myself and they are there. You have to click on Mizuno Clubs once at the ...
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| Mizuno Clubs... | 1/26/2009 |
Q: Ok, I'm about to upgrade from a "teen set" to a regular iron set... I'm looking at mizuno mx200 but ...
A: Jeffrey: I just hopped onto Edwin Watts and saw a few used sets on MX200 like you want for between ...
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| breathing | 1/24/2009 |
Q: I am curious about breathing in the golf swing. When a person does exercises , you are told usually ...
A: Getting relaxed before you make a swing is one of the traits of a good ball striker. To me, that ...
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| Lower handicap | 1/21/2009 |
Q: In the past you has answer few of my questions, which helps me a lot :-) Now my handicap is 8 (after ...
A: Distance: Get more flexible and get stronger. Work out. Find a good fitness instructor who knows ...
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| Practice Manual | 1/17/2009 |
Q: I am desperately looking at a practice manual which I can follow to 1- patterns I needto follow for ...
A: I have practice sheets for the short game, but am currently working on them for the entire game. If ...
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| Marking the ball on the green | 1/15/2009 |
Q: The rule says to use a ball marker, coin or similar marker. Does that mean the the marker must be ...
A: I do not. You hit on all the points in the rule book, so my suggestion is to send an email to the ...
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| club choices | 1/11/2009 |
Q: I am just starting to break 90 in my second year of golf. But now that I have learned a little I am ...
A: Drop your 3 wood instead and grab a 51 or 52 degree wedge. It's all about scoring, and your 3 iron ...
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| Path of hands through impact | 1/5/2009 |
Q: Hey Eddie, This may seem like a "DUH" question but it's one I can't recall ever heard being asked ...
A: Jason: No, good question. If the arms and shaft are straight at impact, the toe would dig in. ...
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| Teeing Ground | 12/30/2008 |
Q: Upon beginning a recent match, my playing partner wanted to call a two-stroke penalty on me stating: ...
A: Jack: That is hilarious. The rule is real simple. The forward most part of the tee markers ...
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| Getting fitted with golf clubs | 12/17/2008 |
Q: Hey Eddie, My question is regarding getting fitted for golf clubs. I have never been fitted so I ...
A: Not necessarily Eric. You may need to get some different shafts or have your club lie angles ...
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| Marking a ball on the green | 12/16/2008 |
Q: Saw my question addressed (almost). At my club, we go out as teams. It is normal for a guy to leave ...
A: Good question. As a teammate, you can leave your ball there. As a precautionary measure, I would ...
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| 14 club limit (was | 12/12/2008 |
Q: In my bag, the Cube driver, the 24 and 28 degree G10 hybrids, the Snake Eyes 34 and 38 degree ...
A: Lou: I believe a stiff shaft is a personal, physical thing, not an environmental thing. If you can ...
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| Top 5 most important golf fundamentals | 12/12/2008 |
Q: What do you think are the 5 most important parts of the golf swing in order 1 through 5 and why? ...
A: Jason: Overlap. Interlocking I could not do. But that is not to say you couldn't. I've ...
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| Top 5 most important golf fundamentals | 12/11/2008 |
Q: What do you think are the 5 most important parts of the golf swing in order 1 through 5 and why? ...
A: Jason: #1: Grip: Without question. Your hands are the only part of you that touch the club. Your ...
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| swing change | 12/10/2008 |
Q: I have a question that has to do with my swing. I have been tinkering with my swing this year to ...
A: Jason: You did. Is Lorena trying to change it because it looks different? Nope, she just lived ...
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| hybrids | 12/9/2008 |
Q: good or fad. I have never had one before. I currently use 4-Pw, AW, SW - Driver, 3 wood, 5 wood. ...
A: Easier. Absolutely, better blades made today. Technology has helped them, for sure, each ...
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| Weight shift | 12/9/2008 |
Q: I have read many of your responses about weight shift. You say that weight should transfer from ...
A: Jason: Yes. That is correct. I wouldn't get involved with your left heel coming off the ground at ...
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| Lie angles | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I have a question that has to do with lie angles and stance. I am very close to your height at ...
A: Great question. If you take your set up position (with no club), put your hands together like you ...
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| golf swing | 12/6/2008 |
Q: I am a left handed golfer. How long should your back foot stay planted during your downswing. I ...
A: I believe at impact, your left heel should be off the ground about an inch. You'd feel a push from ...
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| shaft weight and swing weight | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I am considering buying new clubs. My 'expert' says I will get better lag by having heavier shafts. ...
A: Colin: I'd be happy to, but don't take my word for it. Go to a respected club repair place or a ...
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| turf for putting green | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I am trying to create a putting green with artificial turf in an used room in my basement. Can you ...
A: The best I have seen comes from a company called Synlawn. Reach them at www.synlawn.com. Let ...
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| marking ball when putting | 12/3/2008 |
Q: My friend puts her putter head behind her ball while still holding the putter, lifts the ball and ...
A: Great question. But it's up for interpretation by the "Committee" at your course. Rule 20-1: ...
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| Game going the opposite way - problem fixed | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I had been emailing how, after a tip from pops about standing more erect, I started hitting the ...
A: Lou: You're right again. I was told when I was a kid that golf is a game of misses, not perfect ...
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| Quota | 11/30/2008 |
Q: About to have a game with our club called quota and so far I have not been able to locate info as to ...
A: Definition: "Quota" is a game very similar in structure and intent to Chicago; in fact, the two ...
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| shaft weight and swing weight | 11/23/2008 |
Q: I am considering buying new clubs. My 'expert' says I will get better lag by having heavier shafts. ...
A: It depends on the kick point in the shaft. My question to you though, why are you so worried about ...
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| Power and Left Arm-to-Chest Connection? | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I've been working on my swing and overall game pretty consistently during the last year after a few ...
A: Yes I do but not a significant amount. If your left arm separates away from your body, there is no ...
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| Shanking | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I hit the ball very well and long, however, I'll go in to a funk and can hit 20 shanks in a row. Not ...
A: If you close your stance, you set your body alignment up to swing from in to out. If your arms are ...
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| Bunker question | 11/11/2008 |
Q: Gday, A question in regards to a ruling in regards to storke play player 1 hit his ball into a ...
A: No penalty. The only question that might come into play is an "Etiquette situation" or if the other ...
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| Golf Swing | 11/6/2008 |
Q: I'm a left-handed golfer and I'm having a probleim slicing the ball. I've been to the driving range ...
A: Common problem, yes I have an exercise to fix it. First off, you cannot physically move your wrist, ...
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| Short Game | 11/5/2008 |
Q: I have been trying for two years now to stop my wedge shots (from 50 yards in) flying straight ...
A: The dreaded shank. Just to clear things up, you are hitting the ball on the hosel of the club (the ...
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| Last hole at Papago | 11/4/2008 |
Q: I seem to remember a men's club tourney at Papago where all three players were tied at even par ...
A: Hey Glenn: I think I do remember that guy. WOW, that is amazing you bring that up. Hope all is ...
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| Weight shift is the root of all evil | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I've been conscious of weight shift for awhile now. A long time ago I was having a problem with a ...
A: Lou: I still believe it's your balance. I bet you hang back on your back foot too long and if you ...
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| lost ball off the tee | 11/2/2008 |
Q: If a ball is driven from the tee and ends up in the rough and is subsequently declared lost, a ...
A: You MUST return to the tee, no exceptions. You then would be playing your third shot from the tee. ...
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| Competition rules | 11/2/2008 |
Q: I today played in a single knockout competition which I won 3 and 2. When I went to write up my ...
A: Under the Rules of Golf, the Committees decision is final. In your case, whatever the ruling that ...
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| Full Swing Yips | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I was researching on the internet for any type of help I could get regarding the “yips”. Mine is ...
A: I am so sorry for your issue, as it robs you of your true enjoyment of the game. I will tell you ...
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| Weight shift is the root of all evil | 10/27/2008 |
Q: I've been conscious of weight shift for awhile now. A long time ago I was having a problem with a ...
A: Who knows, except good thing you fixed it. Weight shift is, in my opinion, overexaggerated anyway. ...
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| Lower Body | 10/26/2008 |
Q: Eddie, Got a problem I hope you can help with. I'm having difficulty getting my lower body ...
A: Get a 2 x 4 Bob and try this drill at home before you go to the range. Put half of your right foot ...
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| practice swing in hazard | 10/25/2008 |
Q: I am having a practice swing away from my ball which is in a hazard where there is grass. I am also ...
A: Same thing has happened to me several times in tournaments. When there is long grass in a hazard, ...
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| club pro | 10/20/2008 |
Q: What are the steps I need to take to become a class A club pro?
A: Good question. First you must work at a PGA Recognized Facility. Most are, but some are not. Just ...
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| rule 26 | 10/18/2008 |
Q: Let's say there's a large water hazard in front of an elevated green. On the greenside hazard ...
A: Tee side, because the lines are yellow. If your ball lands on the greenside side of the hazard and ...
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| Penalty points, | 10/16/2008 |
Q: A player looks for his ball and it is either (a)lost or (b)out of bounds. He drops and plays ...
A: You do not have a choice. If your ball is lost or out of bounds, you MUST go back to where you hit ...
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| Penalty points, | 10/15/2008 |
Q: A player looks for his ball and it is either (a)lost or (b)out of bounds. He drops and plays ...
A: Neither, if your ball is lost or out of bounds, you MUST go back and hit another ball from where you ...
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| finding new golf balls? | 10/15/2008 |
Q: I'm almost done with my pack of noodles, so I'm debating whether or not to buy new golf balls... or ...
A: Exactly, you might want to try the Titleist Extreme NXT. Right in that range, good ball, good ...
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| Higher altitude bunker shots in soft sand. | 10/15/2008 |
Q: I'm OK at extracting shots from greenside bunkers. Uphill lies are easy. When I get to the flat ...
A: Lou: Don't get into too much here. I would concentrate fully on making a full swing through the ...
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| Penalty Strokes | 10/13/2008 |
Q: Just taking up the game as a retirement activity and have questions about penalty shots in various ...
A: Kind of confusing isn't it? Believe it or not, the rules are in place to help us, not hurt us and ...
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| Too many ideas. | 10/11/2008 |
Q: I have been playing for about 6 years, h'cap of 10. Typical round 10 over on front level par on ...
A: Hey Jamie: Sounds confusing to me too. What you need is to go back to fundamentals. I would take ...
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| length of clubs | 10/11/2008 |
Q: I am a short golfer... 5'4". I've asked my local pro if I should use shorter clubs but he said that ...
A: I am 5'2" John. I use standard length clubs, always have, and my driver is a half inch longer than ...
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| Higher altitude bunker shots in soft sand. | 10/9/2008 |
Q: I'm OK at extracting shots from greenside bunkers. Uphill lies are easy. When I get to the flat ...
A: Lou: Yes there is so such a thing. I have found you need to check where you enter the sand. You ...
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| Driver Loft | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I'm an 85-95 shooter, just back into the game after a few years absence, 50 years young, fairly ...
A: Absolutely! Higher loft (probably 9.5 or 10.5) and a closed, draw face if the driver you select ...
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| iron play | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I'm a very good golfer---(scratch), but I have developed a few flaws over the years that have me ...
A: Rich: Common problem. With your driver, your swing is automatically more rounded, which produces ...
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| Tournament prep | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I have a child who is starting to play in competitive golf tournaments on a national level. She has ...
A: Shooting low is a goal. A strategy is a game plan, just like in football about how you plan on ...
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| Driver trouble | 10/4/2008 |
Q: My new driver a TM Quad 10.5 stiff is giving me trouble: 50% of the time it hooks and goes 180 yards ...
A: Hey Chris: I would find yourself a respected and professional clubfitter and go get fit. I think ...
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| Wanting to know what it take to make the pga | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I'm tying to figure out what tournaments a person has to enter to be eligable to play in the pga. ...
A: I am assuming you are referring to the PGA Tour. With that said, you would have to enter the PGA ...
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| not getting solid contact w/irons, | 10/2/2008 |
Q: Overall, my irons are VERY inconsistent, especially my 7+6 irons (lowest irons in my bag, then i ...
A: Jeff: Put a tee out in front of your ball about 3 inches directly on your target line and push it ...
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| push/shot shot | 9/30/2008 |
Q: i have wrote to you about my ball striking which has improved alot but now i seem to be hitting a ...
A: Same thing. You must check the path the club is swinging into the ball on. A puch is coming too ...
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| blading the ball / thin on pitch shots | 9/25/2008 |
Q: One area of my game that needs improvement upon is my pitching, mainly short ones that don't need a ...
A: Clubface should be square, just delofted. You have to remember you have it ingrained in your mind ...
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| Tournament prep | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I have a child who is starting to play in competitive golf tournaments on a national level. She has ...
A: GREAT! Glad to hear she is getting better. As far as your question, no it's normal. The more she ...
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| Golf Backswing | 9/24/2008 |
Q: He has a huge rotation of the torso. I was wondering what allows this rotation? I know hes really ...
A: He is extremely flexible (or was until he put on so much weight). Experts in sports call it Long. ...
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| Draw with Mid-Short Irons, Slice/Cut with long Irons, woods and Driver | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I have a draw with my short irons sometimes a pull draw and a pull slice with my longer irons and ...
A: Great observation. Chances are you do not come over the top. However, your club is definitely ...
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| Collegitate Golf | 9/24/2008 |
Q: The question I have is three fold: First, I have a swing speed of about 105-110 with my driver, ...
A: You need to practice those low shots a lot, to correct the angle the of the shaft at impact. If ...
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| Golf | 9/23/2008 |
Q: Ive been having trouble with my golf grip. When i swing my hands lose their position on the grip. ...
A: Real simple. Go have a PGA Professional put your hands on the club correctly and show you how to ...
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| Collegitate Golf | 9/23/2008 |
Q: The question I have is three fold: First, I have a swing speed of about 105-110 with my driver, ...
A: Hey James: In response to your first question, you may be right. If the shaft is too soft, it will ...
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| Hitting a shank off the tee | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I am attempting to be a high school golf coach for the first time. One of my golfers consistenly ...
A: Ronald: First off, congratulations and good luck in your "attempt" at being a high school golf ...
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| down hill lie | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I have a lot of trouble hitting a down hill lie. for example, the fairway slopes downhill to a ...
A: No problem. Pretty simple actually, just need a few tips. First, you must set your shoulders to ...
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| ball striking | 9/15/2008 |
Q: at the moment im having problems striking the ball especially with fairway woods and wedges im ...
A: Ryan: Your question about lag is great relating to what you do. However, no need to think about ...
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| blading the ball / thin on pitch shots | 9/14/2008 |
Q: One area of my game that needs improvement upon is my pitching, mainly short ones that don't need a ...
A: Not really, position of ball is slightly back of center. Weight should be even on both feet. Pay ...
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| blading the ball / thin on pitch shots | 9/14/2008 |
Q: One area of my game that needs improvement upon is my pitching, mainly short ones that don't need a ...
A: Be very careful using your "wrists". Let me explain something to you and then I'll give you a tip. ...
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| Ball in tree | 9/10/2008 |
Q: My ball stop under a tree, Can I hold the limb back with my legs. what is the rule.
A: John: Good question. Go to your Rule book (I assume you have one and if you don't go get one) and ...
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| Golf | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I personally have only hit around 10 golf shots in my life absolutely perfectly. These shots were ...
A: It just happens. I know that sounds too stupid for me to say, but it's true. In the book your ...
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| club lengths | 9/4/2008 |
Q: I've been playing golf since jr high i dont seen to have crazy power, and the best part of my game ...
A: First off Jon, get rid of your long irons and get yourself some hybrids. Sounds like you don't have ...
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| Mixed Matchplay | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I am due to play a matchplay competition on Thursday (I am a female). My handicap is 34 and my ...
A: Loreto: Great question, and one you'll need to get an answer to. I, however, do not have the ...
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| Mixed Matchplay | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I am due to play a matchplay competition on Thursday (I am a female). My handicap is 34 and my ...
A: Without looking up anything to get an official ruling, I would tell you to just take your handicaps ...
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| tall grass | 8/31/2008 |
Q: can you give a good way to get the ball out of tall thick grass when it is about 15 to 20 feet from ...
A: No problem. I learned this myself when I played in my first US Open at Oakmont C.C. Being only ...
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| Help Needed | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I am a 5 handicap. The driver is by far my biggest weakness, not because of distance, but direction. ...
A: Lorenzo: Sure, because the woods have less loft than irons. So if you miss hit a wood, it will ...
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| lost ball | 8/27/2008 |
Q: We play a particular par 3 that is always wet to the right of the trap. If we see in go in this area ...
A: Jeff: Question is: is it a hazard or not? I am assuming it is not a hazard. Therefore, if there ...
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| Help Needed | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I am a 5 handicap. The driver is by far my biggest weakness, not because of distance, but direction. ...
A: Lorenzo: Sure, you need to work on the path of your swing. Picture a big, huge clock out there ...
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| question about rules and sandtrap | 8/24/2008 |
Q: First on the rules: If my ball is next to or in some sticker bushes (the pointy ones that can make ...
A: Jeff: Check your grip. Make it strong enough. If you don't know what that is, go get a lesson ...
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| Game lacks consistency | 8/23/2008 |
Q: I'm looking for more consistency in my game. I have a fairly high handicap and although I feel ...
A: I do Dale and I'll send them to you as well. Just send me your personal email address. In ...
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| practice routine | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I am a 28 year old guy with a wife a kid and minimal time to practice during the week. I am wanting ...
A: Hey Adam: No problem, except you don't have the time like most of us to really do what you love, ...
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| Difference between Firm Flex graphite and Stiff graphite | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I have a Titleist 975 4 wood (16.5 loft) with a UST ProForce 65 "Accelerated Tip Response S" and an ...
A: Lou: All shafts are different Lou. It doesn't matter what it says on the lable. Hit them for ...
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| question about rules and sandtrap | 8/19/2008 |
Q: First on the rules: If my ball is next to or in some sticker bushes (the pointy ones that can make ...
A: Teeing height for an iron on a par 3 should be just off the ground a little bit. If you tee it up ...
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| hitting too upright | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I have a problem with hitting too upright, so that the toe of my club head always hit the ground ...
A: Way to go. My advice now is go practice more. DO NOT keep trying things. Stick with a simple ...
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| Golf Rules | 8/18/2008 |
Q: When playing in our club championship, Player A asked Player B to move his spot one putter length to ...
A: That is not advice, that is common courtesy. I feel as you do Rob, but however it was done, ...
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| hip turn | 8/16/2008 |
Q: i have been playing golf for about a year now and i have shot under par once,. i can hit the ball ...
A: Good question. I'll caution you first. I would pay more attention to your arms, hands and club at ...
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| question about rules and sandtrap | 8/14/2008 |
Q: First on the rules: If my ball is next to or in some sticker bushes (the pointy ones that can make ...
A: First question about the sticker bush. Answer: No relief. A sticker bush is not considerd ...
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| hitting too upright | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I have a problem with hitting too upright, so that the toe of my club head always hit the ground ...
A: Basically your problem is an incorrect release or use of your hands. If all of your shots are toe ...
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| getting off my back foot | 8/10/2008 |
Q: i am a 23 handicap and am strugglin to transfer my weight off my back foot, with both my irons or ...
A: Have you ever played baseball Martin? I want you to make some swings with a driver and pretend ...
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| Shank - over practicing? -disregard last followup | 8/9/2008 |
Q: It doesn't happen at the driving range anymore because I limit my time to about 30 min. After about ...
A: Lou: I will bet your balance is not good. In the forward swing, you are probably moving your ...
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| Practice Routine | 8/7/2008 |
Q: Im a junior golfer. I was told that you had a great practice routine sheets. Is it possible if I ...
A: Sasha: No problem, I'll get them off to you tonight. Continued success. I would suggest you start ...
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| hi again and need help | 8/6/2008 |
Q: I just came back from a vacation and need some help getting my skills back :P I'm actually doing ...
A: Jeff: A 30-50 yard shot is not a full swing. Ball should be played just a little back of center. ...
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| Don't know provisional ball from original ball | 8/3/2008 |
Q: A player hits his ball and thinks it might be lost so plays a provisional which goes in a similar ...
A: Hey Cindy: I don't think so. I get your point, but it would seem to me to just be a lost ball. ...
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| Don't know provisional ball from original ball | 8/2/2008 |
Q: A player hits his ball and thinks it might be lost so plays a provisional which goes in a similar ...
A: Interesting question Cindy. Here is what I will tell you for sure, however, the best thing you ...
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| Golf | 7/30/2008 |
Q: Bobby jones says the hips turn immediatly throughout the backswing. Ben Hogan says the hips dont ...
A: Ryan: You can only do what your body will allow you to do. Basically, the swinging of the arms and ...
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| practice routine | 7/30/2008 |
Q: Kilthau, my name is Ethan Lambert and I am 16 years old. I will be a junior in high school this ...
A: Ethan: Ben Facio is the Head Golf Professional at Stonebridge where you practice. Hopefully you ...
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| practice routine | 7/30/2008 |
Q: Kilthau, my name is Ethan Lambert and I am 16 years old. I will be a junior in high school this ...
A: You bet buddy. Just send me your personal, home email address and I'll send them directly to you. ...
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| golf swing relative to ground | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I am 70 years and have played golf since I was about 10 years old. I have never played well ...
A: David: Distance does not seem to be a problem, congrats. Distance is a byproduct of hitting it ...
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| golf swing relative to ground | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I am 70 years and have played golf since I was about 10 years old. I have never played well ...
A: Great question and logical. But in golf, logic doesn't work. The bottoming out point of the golf ...
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| turning my hands over too quickly | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I'm 18 years old and have been playing golf seriously for about two years now. With a few lessons ...
A: Justin: Sounds like you are losing your grip on your club, so start first and make sure your grip ...
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| Shanking with shorter wedge shots | 7/28/2008 |
Q: When hitting half and quarter pitch shots with my 56 & 60 degree wedges I tend to get into patterns ...
A: You are correct in what you are thinking. The right knee should move laterally (push from the ...
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| backswing | 7/26/2008 |
Q: drill for tempo to finish back swing before starting downswing
A: Charles: Make sure you feel your left thumb under the shaft at the top of the backswing. I've ...
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| tee setting for tee off | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I am sorry if this sounds like a lame inquiry. I am a true newbie to the game and was wondering how ...
A: William: That is OK advice. It's personal preference really, however, as you start, I would tee ...
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| Chipping | 7/22/2008 |
Q: Although my pitching has pretty much been honed to a sharp edge, my chipping needed some work (I ...
A: Lou: Some of it is, but don't get married to one club. You have a whole bag of clubs that can get ...
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| followup.. | 7/22/2008 |
Q: So facing toward one o clock will change my outside in swing to inside out? (or more on plane)? ...
A: Jeff: Welcome to golf buddy. Tough isn't it? One day you have it, the next day it's like you've ...
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| Swing Speed | 7/21/2008 |
Q: I am working on my swing speeds. I dont know what exercise will help me to improve swing speed as ...
A: The biggest thing that would help you is flexibility training. Strength training is next, but it ...
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| followup.. | 7/20/2008 |
Q: So facing toward one o clock will change my outside in swing to inside out? (or more on plane)?
A: Jeff: I did not say to face 1 o'clock. I said to swing towards 1 o'clock, there is a huge ...
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| Is there any way..? | 7/20/2008 |
Q: Is there any way that I could just videotape my swing and send it to you or any other person on this ...
A: Jeff: Yes, when you swing your club at and past the ball, swing the club in the direction of 1 ...
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| Is there any way..? | 7/19/2008 |
Q: Is there any way that I could just videotape my swing and send it to you or any other person on this ...
A: Jeff: I guess I want to know what your question is? The video is not very good, so it's hard to ...
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| Golf | 7/19/2008 |
Q: Does the ball start low and rise or does it rise at a constant. I have seen my local pro hitting a ...
A: Good ball flight is usually much lower than most picture. If you watch good players hit balls, ...
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| cack handed!!? | 7/18/2008 |
Q: i hold the club with my hands left in front of right, the opposite to the common golf grip. i have ...
A: David: It makes no difference at all David, as long as you have fun and improve. As far as putters ...
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| waaay right | 7/16/2008 |
Q: Eddie, once a round I hit a shot on a 45 off the tee. I think it's a block. What causes it and do ...
A: A shot that goes off on a 45 degree angle straight right is called a shank. The ball is struck with ...
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| hooking and would love to hit a fade | 7/14/2008 |
Q: Eddie I read a email by you about helping someone out with a habit of hooking the ball. I am 6"1" ...
A: I have to question your grip. I am not sure what you mean when you say you get the club behind your ...
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| Divots and leading edge | 7/14/2008 |
Q: Please explain me the following things regards divots. If a divot is made just after the ball was ...
A: Bernardo: No, the ball is struck first by the clubface and because the club is moving in a downward ...
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| 5 Wood | 7/14/2008 |
Q: Lately, I've been hitting my irons very well, but my 5 wood is going low and always turning left a ...
A: Jeffrey: The best advice I can give you is to find a good, respected PGA Professional in your area ...
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| 5 Wood | 7/13/2008 |
Q: Lately, I've been hitting my irons very well, but my 5 wood is going low and always turning left a ...
A: Jeffrey: DO NOT TRY TO KEEP YOUR HEAD DOWN! And yes, I am yelling that at you. Trying to keep ...
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| Mixed doubles match play | 7/13/2008 |
Q: My handicap is 20 and my wife's handicap is 27. We will be playing a couple and his handicap is 15 ...
A: Jim: Not that I am aware of. If you are playing in a sanctioned event, they will tell you what you ...
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| 5 Wood | 7/13/2008 |
Q: Lately, I've been hitting my irons very well, but my 5 wood is going low and always turning left a ...
A: Jeffrey: The curvature of the ball is usually caused by too much hand action. You call it wristy, ...
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| Mixed doubles match play | 7/12/2008 |
Q: My handicap is 20 and my wife's handicap is 27. We will be playing a couple and his handicap is 15 ...
A: There are many forms of competition you can play. A better ball is simply you and your wife as ...
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| Divots and leading edge | 7/11/2008 |
Q: Please explain me the following things regards divots. If a divot is made just after the ball was ...
A: Bernardo: Exactly. You are correct. The shaft must be angled forward at impact to hit it solid. ...
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| Casting | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I often hit the ground before hitting the ball. I was told that it's a casting problem. The wrists ...
A: Yes, there is a drill I do with all my students who do this. Picture what I want you to do first, ...
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| addressing the ball | 7/9/2008 |
Q: When addressing the ball and your club accidentally rocks but ends back up in the exact same spot, ...
A: Hey David: I will assume you mean the ball moves forward a little bit then comes right back into ...
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| marking ball | 7/8/2008 |
Q: i was in a match play event. my competion was on the green and i was chipping. i asked him to mark ...
A: Thomas: A follow up to my original answer which is this is out of my expertise. I played in a ...
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| club lie for shorter players | 7/7/2008 |
Q: Eddie: I'm 5,5" and not the shortest guy ever to play golf, but probably more like the size and ...
A: Yes he can Bill, and that is what he is looking at.....you hitting golf balls. He will be checking ...
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| Ball Position | 7/5/2008 |
Q: PLeas explain to me the proper ball placement for the long, mid and short irons. IU have so many ...
A: Good question, simple answer. I am the PGA Pro who will tell you to get more consistent in what you ...
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| Golf | 7/5/2008 |
Q: The ball whistled in flight and the divot was dollar bill sized pointing slightly to the right. At ...
A: Just remember impact is NOT an area where you have to brace for something. The ball weighs less ...
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| Golf swing | 7/4/2008 |
Q: A friend took me a video doing my swing, (front view), In slow motion I notice that just after I hit ...
A: Yes, exactly, but what you have to understand is how the hands work. The hands are releasing ...
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| Golf swing | 7/3/2008 |
Q: A friend took me a video doing my swing, (front view), In slow motion I notice that just after I hit ...
A: As you swing the club forward past impact, the right hand should be turning over the left hand, the ...
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| Pushed Shots | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I play golf left handed.More times then not I push my shots(ball goes to the left)and half the time ...
A: Very common problem Leonard. All that means is the clubface is open at impact. Open to you means ...
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| my game is almost there BUT... | 6/30/2008 |
Q: ok i took 1 year off cause of work and everything... but i have returned to playing and i am now ...
A: Best advice I can give you is to get some PGA Professional instruction and start working at it. You ...
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| not getting ball up | 6/29/2008 |
Q: Eddie, I am 80 years old and never have been a good golfer due to a very unflexible ...
A: Simple answer Milt.....picture this now. The leading edge of the clubface (at the bottom of the ...
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| Golf | 6/28/2008 |
Q: Re on the course driving range posts and protective screening around its perimeters. Does one get ...
A: You would get relief (as long as it is not an out of bounds post, no relief then), and it is Rule ...
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| Violent flipping of wrists on finish | 6/27/2008 |
Q: This doesn't happen often, but if I don't pay attention it will pop up (and I feel it AFTER making ...
A: Lou: Good, but I'll correct the language again. I did not give you a drill of rotating the wrist. ...
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| Violent flipping of wrists on finish | 6/26/2008 |
Q: This doesn't happen often, but if I don't pay attention it will pop up (and I feel it AFTER making ...
A: Lou: Hold your left arm straight out in front of you chest high, with the palm facing the ground. ...
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| Slicing | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I have just recently started playing golf, about 2 years ago to be exact. Everytime I drive the ball ...
A: The answer is simple, the fix takes practice, but I think you know that. The answer as to why you ...
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| Golf | 6/22/2008 |
Q: g fred couples, colin montgomerie. I was wondering how they get their hands so high at the top of ...
A: Ryan: Your guess is as good as mine Ryan. We are all made differently and there are countless ...
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| SHANK | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I,ve been playing golf for years and have a 10 handicap.All of sudden within 100 yards I've been ...
A: Sure it is, and it's simple. You'll just need to work through these to see which one or combo of ...
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| Golf | 6/17/2008 |
Q: Does the swing of the arms and hands pull the torso around? I see pros rotate their torso so well ...
A: Yes, the swinging of the arms, hands and club should turn the body. The reason why Pros rotate ...
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| over the top | 6/16/2008 |
Q: i was searching for over the top drills and read a comment about your 'load the right leg' drill but ...
A: Paul: I would assume you are coming over the top, hitting pulls to the left with your short irons ...
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| divot depth | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I hit my irons fairly well usually and I'm pretty consistent at hitting the ball straight. I ...
A: Yes, simply put, swing the club more forward towards your target instead of down. The downward part ...
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| Golf | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I dont know how he rotates his upper body so well and has his arms and hands so high at the top. ...
A: Not that I am aware of. Besides, you're not Fred Couples. My advice is to find the swing that ...
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| EYE2 Wdeges | 6/10/2008 |
Q: Eddie, I've got the same issue as Darwin -- I need a gap wedge for my pre Eye2+ set. I'm going to ...
A: Jon: Actually the answer is to get yourself a 19 degree hybrid. Then you can make your choice of ...
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| Loss of distance | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I am a 6 handicap and have lost about 30 yards of distance with my driver from last season to this ...
A: I would doubt 30 yards would be gone, but you never know. Is your ball ballooning or is it ...
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| EYE2 Wdeges | 6/9/2008 |
Q: Eddie, I've got the same issue as Darwin -- I need a gap wedge for my pre Eye2+ set. I'm going to ...
A: Jon: Do you honestly need a 1 or a 2 iron? Very few Tour Professionals have them anymore. You ...
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| Allocating Strokes in Best Ball | 6/5/2008 |
Q: Here's the scenario: Matt is a 10 and his partner Paul is an 22. They are playing a best ball match ...
A: Bryan: Although handicapping and stroke control is outside of my expertise, here is what I would do ...
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| Old school bunker play | 6/4/2008 |
Q: I was watching the Natalie Gulbis show on Golf Channel On Demand and Lee Trevino was giving her a ...
A: Lou: Good for you Lou. Yes, I would say that is old school. Again, if you practice enough, ...
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| Weight Transfer | 6/4/2008 |
Q: When I start my down swing all my weight is on my left leg I have tried everything I know to correct ...
A: What you're saying is that all your weight stays on your left leg in the backswing. Because if all ...
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| how do I stop slicing the ball | 6/3/2008 |
Q: my handicap is 28 and i have a dunlop cube driver,10.5,stiff shaft.Every time i hit my driver off ...
A: The best advice I can give you is to get some golf instruction from a PGA Professional in your area. ...
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| Golf Swing and Confidence | 6/2/2008 |
Q: I just started playing golf and I really renjoy it. I have two questions for you. I don't know what ...
A: Brandon: Next step: Lessons. Get some quality, PGA help. Get some answers to your questions and ...
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| Golf Swing and Confidence | 6/2/2008 |
Q: I just started playing golf and I really renjoy it. I have two questions for you. I don't know what ...
A: You bet. Congratulations on gettting started playing this great game. You will love it and be able ...
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| Sweeping hook | 5/31/2008 |
Q: I've been fighting a hook for a far back as I can remember now. Recently I've noticed that on shots ...
A: Greg: Exactly. Question is, what would you do if you had to slice it around trees? For most of us ...
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| pull hook | 5/29/2008 |
Q: i recently asked you a question about my pull hook, sorry i deleted the email which allowed me to ...
A: Hey Jeff; Alright. I agree if you are feeling it in your lower back. So I will ask you....what ...
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| Hitting Woods | 5/27/2008 |
Q: I'm a rookie who has never had private lessons but am familiar with the basics. My question is, I ...
A: No fun is it? If you top it, the clubhead is coming up to soon. Take out your hybrid, I am ...
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| correcting sliced drives | 5/23/2008 |
Q: Could you please advise on why I hit my irons and 3-4-5 hybrids with control, straight or with a ...
A: Hunt: You don't have to give up that driver. Maybe just reshafted and regripped. That is a lot ...
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| Wedge Distance | 5/23/2008 |
Q: Hey Eddie, I recently was at a US Open Qualifier at my local course, Cross Creek Plantation. It ...
A: No, that would mean the trailing edge hits the turf pressing down the grass, not really taking a ...
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| correcting sliced drives | 5/23/2008 |
Q: Could you please advise on why I hit my irons and 3-4-5 hybrids with control, straight or with a ...
A: Sounds like you need to go back to the Pro that fit you and get fit for the driver. If you hit ...
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| Wedge Distance | 5/23/2008 |
Q: Hey Eddie, I recently was at a US Open Qualifier at my local course, Cross Creek Plantation. It ...
A: Simple, the angle of the shaft at impact of those players is leaning forward towards the target, ...
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| always getting ripped off.......( GOLF SHAFTS) | 5/22/2008 |
Q: K my swing speed is 75mph and i use regular shafts i know that cutting down the shaft makes them ...
A: I understand. I am 5'2" and am the shortest male professional golfer to ever play in the U.S. Open ...
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| stroke allowcation | 5/19/2008 |
Q: what is the best way to figure out the strokes when a player in the group is a plus handicap ? say ...
A: Either way. In tournaments, Player A would have to give back those shots. But for betting purposes ...
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| Is this legal? | 5/19/2008 |
Q: MyWhen your ball is in long grass but you are fairly close to the tee,do you actually have to 'hit' ...
A: I think I understand your question, and the answer is that would be cheating. You must make an ...
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| pull hook | 5/16/2008 |
Q: i seem to have this lingering pull hook that creeps back every once and a while. I am a fairly ...
A: Jeff: The best drill for that (what you feel is picking your head up) is to hit some 6 or 7 irons ...
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| Hybrids - eureka!! | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I was at the base PX over the weekend and finally found a hybrid that I like. I initially bought a ...
A: Lou: The only thing you need to do is keep your arms swinging to the target. Make sure you are ...
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| pull hook | 5/14/2008 |
Q: i seem to have this lingering pull hook that creeps back every once and a while. I am a fairly ...
A: Whew, what a mouthful you said. Let's break this down to simple terms to help. Pulls, pull hooks ...
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| Hybrids - eureka!! | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I was at the base PX over the weekend and finally found a hybrid that I like. I initially bought a ...
A: Way to go Lou, I guess that why golf is so awesome. When we finally find something that makes it ...
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| Getting Older | 5/11/2008 |
Q: I am in my late 40's and trying to improve... I shoot around 100... I consider myself 'strong' yet I ...
A: Craig: Yes, but you would need to be looked at by a PGA Professional. Shooting around 100 is not ...
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| Teenagers & Older Men | 5/11/2008 |
Q: I have 3 teenage boys and they have been playing on and off for a couple of years... they are all ...
A: Exactly, they need to be professionally fit for clubs. All the major manufacturers fit clubs now, ...
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| Graphite? | 5/11/2008 |
Q: I am a 64 yr. old 20 handicapper thinking of buying some new irons. I have hit the Cobra S9's (both ...
A: I beg to differ. I also would not be stuck on Cobra. Try some different sticks, but graphite is ...
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| Driving distance | 5/9/2008 |
Q: I am a 57 year old male who is 135 lbs and 5'8". Unfortunately my strong weight was 175 but that 40 ...
A: Realistic questions. Sorry to hear about your bout with cancer. I hope you have beaten it. Let's ...
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| high ball flight & weak distance | 5/7/2008 |
Q: my iron play has became very weak, been practising a lot of wedge play over winter but my mid to ...
A: Congrats Andy. The shanks, when practicing this, is nothing more than your hands moving too far out ...
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| Hitting longer irons | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I am a releatively new golfer. I am having trouble hitting longer irons. I can hit my PW,9,8, and 7 ...
A: My advice Glyn is to get rid of your long irons. You need to get yourself some hybrid clubs to ...
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| Draw Clubs? | 4/25/2008 |
Q: Eddie: I am a left handed golfer that consistently hits the ball to the left side of the course. ...
A: Hey Greg: Getting a draw enhanced club is only a bandaid, but at least it's a start. You need to ...
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| My golf Swing | 4/22/2008 |
Q: Recently I haven't been getting the distance or accuracy with my driver and long irons. They are ...
A: Hard to catch it all, but here is what I see. At the top of your backswing, you have the club laid ...
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| becoming a professional | 4/13/2008 |
Q: Ia m 29 years old and have been playing golf since I was 10. I shoot in the upper 70's and low 80's ...
A: Eric: If you were my student Eric, here is what I would say to you. Right now you shoot in the ...
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| overswinging | 4/13/2008 |
Q: Please help me from overswinging,I do this with most of my clubs,I want something in my head to ...
A: You will need to practice to correct this Lee. There are many reasons why people "overswing". But, ...
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| Play with the best | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I'm looking for the most honest opinion about wanting to play professional golf. I'm 34, with a 9-12 ...
A: Sean: Your chances are slim to none. With a good coach and a lot of practice, you could become a ...
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| clubs | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I have decided to dedicate a few weeks to improving my game. There is a driving range close to my ...
A: To be honest, if you want to improve your game and you have a few weeks, the best thing you should ...
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| Occasional folding of arms driver or 3+ wood | 4/9/2008 |
Q: It never happens with the 7 wood or 9 wood nor the irons. My score these days for 18 holes is ...
A: Lou: Take a basketball or a beach ball and make some slow swings backwards and forwards with the ...
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| downhill lies | 4/7/2008 |
Q: Right now my bane for downhill lies is the middle irons. I can hit 5 and 6 irons all day on a flat ...
A: Lou: To answer your question, you don't. That would make you hit behind the ball. You must tilt ...
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| Career? | 4/7/2008 |
Q: Eddie, I am currently at a crossroads in my professional life. I would love to get into a golf ...
A: Greg: Best advice I can give you is to contact the big management companies in golf. Troon ...
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| LONG HANDLED PUTTER | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I HAVE SWITCHED TO A LONG HANDLED PUTTER. AFTER WATCHING VIDEOS AND READING, I SEE THAT THERE ARE ...
A: That is up to you Gene and your practice. You will decide what is best for you. I would start with ...
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| help please | 4/2/2008 |
Q: i have three flaws in my swing. i can hit my drive a mile but i slice it to the right every time. my ...
A: Only 3? Gee that is great. Your problem is without question the #1 issue to golfers across the ...
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| Help!! Swing anomaly that popped up | 3/31/2008 |
Q: Friday I was at the driving range and was going along fine (as a matter of fact, I was actually ...
A: Lou: The ball squirting off to the right at 45 degrees is a shank. The ball that squirts off the ...
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| solid contact | 3/30/2008 |
Q: i am a lefty golfer. i was just wondering how i can start making more solid contact with my irons.
A: Matthew: Let's just give you some basics to check and then you can go practice. First off, picture ...
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| Golf rules | 3/27/2008 |
Q: Our golf team had a match this week and on the 8th hole we were at the green and one of there guys ...
A: Rule 7-2 states: A player MUST NOT make a practice stroke during the play of a hole. If he did, he ...
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| End of the round driving woes | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I play once a week and am a 14 handicap. At the end of my round, I find I consistently lose the ...
A: Chris: A couple things come to mind. First, and foremost, to help yourself right away, hit a 3 ...
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| lost ball question | 3/27/2008 |
Q: i have the same question as yvonne did - but with a situation that occurred with that sam situation ...
A: Good point, I agree with you. If the player hit another ball off the tee and did not say ...
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| Losing my swing........ | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I am having troubles maintaining a consistent swing. Over the winter I was able to swing a golf club ...
A: Sean: Start small. If you are just starting back up from the winter layoff, start real small. ...
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| prefer rough to fairway | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I'm an athletic 29 yr old male and began playing golf on a regular basis about 2 years ago - getting ...
A: The reason you have trouble is that the trailing edge of your club hits the turf instead of the ...
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| Driving Distance | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I have been playing for a year a shooting in the low 90's. I used to be a baseball player, so when I ...
A: I'm not so sure an X stiff shaft is the answer. I would do two things. I would make an appointment ...
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| low kick point versus high kick point | 3/19/2008 |
Q: What are the effects of using a low kick point versus a high kick point on a golf shaft? I'm getting ...
A: It won't matter too much in your wedges. Wedges are not designed for distance. Wedges and putters ...
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| Driving Distance | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I have been playing for a year a shooting in the low 90's. I used to be a baseball player, so when I ...
A: Alex: No that is not normal. I question something? Where did your natural, God given talent go? ...
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| how to fix a pull/hook and thin/top | 3/18/2008 |
Q: My handicap has increased from a 7 to 9 (and getting worse) over the past year. The problem is ...
A: Jason: I would relate the pull and the hook to your grip. Weaken your left hand grip, hit balls ...
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| how to fix a pull/hook and thin/top | 3/18/2008 |
Q: My handicap has increased from a 7 to 9 (and getting worse) over the past year. The problem is ...
A: 2.5 to 3 knuckles is a very strong grip, which will hurt you in your chances to fix this. Problem A ...
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| backspin | 3/17/2008 |
Q: i hit greens on approach shots but the ball allways runs how can i get some backspin ANSWER: Allan: ...
A: Backspin is nothing more than hitting it solid. The leading edge of the clubface (down at the ...
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| Flat left wrist | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I play with a strong grip and read a response on hear that a flat left wrist goes more with a weaker ...
A: One of the biggest things I notice when my students pull or pull hook their drivers is where they ...
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| Flat left wrist | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I play with a strong grip and read a response on hear that a flat left wrist goes more with a weaker ...
A: It's true that a flat left wrist is more common with a weaker grip. If you have a strong grip in ...
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| pairings | 3/17/2008 |
Q: How is it determined in professional golf tournaments the pairings if there are 6 golfers tied for ...
A: No specific method. Basically, how they are put up on the scoreboard at the end of the day is the ...
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| About My Drive | 3/14/2008 |
Q: I'm Eric and I'm 8th grader. I play for middle school team and I shoots 33 to 35. I usually hit ...
A: Eric: The most important part of the grip is how you hold the club in your left hand. I am assuming ...
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| About My Drive | 3/14/2008 |
Q: I'm Eric and I'm 8th grader. I play for middle school team and I shoots 33 to 35. I usually hit ...
A: I'm not sure what you're asking about Eric, but I think you're asking why your ball fades? I don't ...
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| Golf | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I recently went to my local golf range and hit the ball unbelievely well. It was the best i had seen ...
A: Good question. Congratulations, you hit a perfectly struck shot. Isn't that fun. That is exactly ...
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| swing drills | 3/7/2008 |
Q: Eddie, I have two consistent swing faults which are hard to shake. I tend to start my swing with ...
A: Curt: You bet. First, take a broken shaft and shove it in the ground just outside the middle of ...
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| Golf Coach Career | 2/23/2008 |
Q: I came across your name after googling "golf coach career phoenix az". My husband and I have been ...
A: Sorry to hear about your son and his career issues. He is not alone. Unfortunately in golf, you ...
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| Game going to the next level | 2/11/2008 |
Q: 80's golf is coming soon. Even with my oddball setup (the 29 degree 9 wood in place of the middle ...
A: Lou: Sounds like your game plan is coming together. Stick to your guns and keep moving forward. ...
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| Breaking 90 - almost there | 2/3/2008 |
Q: I shot exactly 90 for 18 holes at Miramar (par 72) yesterday. Even with a few so-so drives. ...
A: Lou: Practice 4-8 ft. putts alot. Get yourself a driver with enough loft, probably 10-12 degrees, ...
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| playing golf | 1/14/2008 |
Q: I have a son 2 year old and i am wondering how to start him in plying golf. Is there any program to ...
A: I would start him with a plastic ball and plastic club. You could get them at any sporting goods ...
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| Toe hit | 1/13/2008 |
Q: My question concerns hitting the ball continuously on the outer toe of the irons and drivers. I ...
A: The biggest reason toe hits occur is because the club is moving across the target line towards you ...
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| This is now a killer club in the arsenal | 1/12/2008 |
Q: I just got my hybrid 6 iron back from the pro shop. It is a Nickent 3DX. Originally it had a 75g ...
A: Sounds like you are just about set.....that is of course unless you keep tinkering with your clubs. ...
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| Swing Speed vs. Distance | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I am 57 and have a swing speed of approx. 105. I hit driver an avg. of 240 yds. Handicap is 9. I ...
A: Steve: Yes. I believe you need more loft and a stronger shaft. But let the experts take care of ...
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| scheduling | 1/10/2008 |
Q: Going on a 6 day golf trip, with 8 players and will play 11 matches. Just need a schedule so we ...
A: Joe: I am not sure what you are asking. Are you playing 11 rounds of golf in 6 days? If you are, ...
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| clubhead speed vs. ball speed | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I recently took my first trip to a launch monitor and am a bit confused by the results. My ...
A: Interesting point made yesterday on the golf channel during the telecast about this. I forget the ...
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| teaching to young boy | 1/6/2008 |
Q: My son is 7 years old and right handed for everything (throwing, tennis, writing) except hitting a ...
A: Let him do both and see which one fits his eye better. In todays technologically advanced golf ...
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| INTECH SWING TRAINER 48OZ. | 1/2/2008 |
Q: Can you hit balls with this club?
A: Brent: I'm sorry, I do not know. I saw it advertised at Wal-Mart for $29, so I would assume you ...
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| Righty or Lefty? | 12/24/2007 |
Q: I'm 17 years old and started to play golf early last summer. I have been on the up and down roller ...
A: Sorry for your frustration, I understand it can be sometimes. Welcome to golf, it's amazing how ...
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| MY driver and irons | 12/22/2007 |
Q: I am 12 at the moment and i don't have a handicap. I am getting one soon so I can play in the ...
A: Alex: The two things (and only two things) that affect your ball flight are the clubface and the ...
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| MY driver and irons | 12/21/2007 |
Q: I am 12 at the moment and i don't have a handicap. I am getting one soon so I can play in the ...
A: Sure I know how! The problem sounds like it is your grip and simply learning how to use your hands ...
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| wedges plus apology | 12/19/2007 |
Q: sorry, I sent the same question twice. I really did get your answer. I got mixed up sending a new ...
A: No problem, wedges are so individual preference. In today's club manufacturing world, they are all ...
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| Trick shots | 12/12/2007 |
Q: Many years ago I caddied for this individual that was a long ball hitter that had a trajectory that ...
A: Lou: Your six iron shot is for trees or pitching out from them or if it has to be run real low ...
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| "Harpoon" or "Exocet" driver trajectory | 12/10/2007 |
Q: Many years ago I caddied for this individual that was a long ball hitter that had a trajectory that ...
A: Lou: I have no idea, but I remember watching many long ball hitters back then (70's) do the same ...
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| grip | 12/10/2007 |
Q: I notice that a lot of golfers (Tiger W. in a chipping article) use the reverse overlapping grip ...
A: Gene: Not much, personal thing. The reason golfers use the reverse overlap grip on chips and ...
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| golf balls | 11/28/2007 |
Q: I am looking for a christmas gift for my physical therapist and he is into golf. I was thinking ...
A: The Callaway HX Tour or the HX Hot is a good ball. Nike also has a nice line of balls to choose ...
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| Lost Ball ruling! | 11/28/2007 |
Q: I have read the rule book and spoken to members of my club and I have still been unable to find a ...
A: Greg: I am sorry if I did not answer this question, I thought I did, but saw it sitting in my email ...
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| ccipping | 11/27/2007 |
Q: Why am I shanking the chip shot? Chipping was the best part of my game , now I'm constantly ...
A: Michael: You are using way too much hand action, causing the clubhead to move outside the ball and ...
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| Lost Ball ruling! | 11/27/2007 |
Q: I have read the rule book and spoken to members of my club and I have still been unable to find a ...
A: Greg: Oops. You can declare your ball lost at any time. In this case, you now have to "play" your ...
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| PUTTING | 11/20/2007 |
Q: I have played golf forever and I have never been a very good putter. I am 66. Lately I have made ...
A: The good news is that putting is so individual, who cares what you do? As long as you are confident ...
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| wedges | 11/4/2007 |
Q: Eddie, im sittin there watching the pga tour a few days ago, and i see tad fujikawa, or however you ...
A: I certainly am no therapist, but here is my first piece of advice for you. CHANGE YOUR ATTITUDE. ...
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| random hosel rockets... | 11/1/2007 |
Q: I am an avid golfer with a 5 handicap. Over the past 3 years I have had a serious problem with ...
A: Rob: Sorry to hear about the "S" word. First of all, what causes it? Could be a few things, so ...
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| Jumbo drivers | 10/29/2007 |
Q: My dad gave me a King Cobra X Speed driver and two Titleist 975 fairway woods as a b day present. ...
A: Lou: Good, the key to following through and not allowing the club to fold up so quickly is to make ...
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| Jumbo drivers | 10/29/2007 |
Q: My dad gave me a King Cobra X Speed driver and two Titleist 975 fairway woods as a b day present. ...
A: Topping the ball is usually the result of simply hitting the ball too low on the face of the jumbo ...
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| Grip | 10/26/2007 |
Q: Hey Eddie, My game has been feeling really good lately, just some balance issues to practice with ...
A: Yes I saw the picture. Your grip is not bad, but needs improvement. I will assume you have heard ...
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| Golf swing training tool | 10/18/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if the Medicus training club was worth the buy? It breaks when there is a flaw in ...
A: As far as trainers go, yes, I think it is a good tool. I am not much into the "gadgets", however, ...
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| driver fades | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I have a persistant fade when driving. I currently use a cobra x speed stiff graphite shaft 9.5 ...
A: Understanding why you keep fading the ball is simple. The golf club is moving through the impact ...
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| Why | 10/13/2007 |
Q: I am a 15 year old freshman pretty small 5''2 100 pounds. I have been playing golf consistently for ...
A: Hey Robby: No problem. Two things to check. First, have a Clubfitting Professional in your area ...
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| WRIST BRACE | 10/8/2007 |
Q: ARE YOU ALLOWED TO WEAR A BRACE AROUND YOUR RIGHT HAND THAT YOUR THUMB GOES THROUGH A HOLE AND UP ...
A: As I sit here about to answer your question, I do not have a rules book in my possession. So I will ...
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| Getting there part 2 | 9/28/2007 |
Q: I played Sunday. My fairway shots were terrific and so was my short game. My driving was weak but ...
A: Lou: Continued enjoyment in the game Lou. It makes a huge difference when you get your clubs where ...
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| Getting there part 2 | 9/28/2007 |
Q: I played Sunday. My fairway shots were terrific and so was my short game. My driving was weak but ...
A: Lou: Sounds great, I've never talked to anyone so devoted to golf clubs. What does your garage look ...
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| Swing Path | 9/26/2007 |
Q: Eddie, I have been trying the 12 to 12 thing to help my inside to out swing, but nothing was really ...
A: Sorry if you did not get this answer, but I'll answer it again. At home, set up with your club ...
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| Getting there part 2 | 9/26/2007 |
Q: I played Sunday. My fairway shots were terrific and so was my short game. My driving was weak but ...
A: Make sure to complete your backswing before starting forward in your golf swing. To most of my ...
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| Golf rule | 9/26/2007 |
Q: My opponent and I are on the fringe of the green. I am away and his ball is in my line. May I ask ...
A: Yes, but he may not clean it once he lifts it, because it is not on the green. So to be technical, ...
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| Long club troubles | 9/25/2007 |
Q: Eddie, I am a 51 year old playing to about a 17 index. My predominate problem is an over the top ...
A: You fit the mold perfectly for having the symptoms to what you describe perfectly. If you were here ...
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| Getting there | 9/19/2007 |
Q: What I carry now are Adams Tight Lies 2 and 5 woods, 25.5 degree 7 wood, hybrid 6 iron, 7-GW, 57 ...
A: Hey Lou: You are correct in your thinking. You actually don't have 2 7 woods if both those clubs ...
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| Swing Speed | 9/19/2007 |
Q: I am a 57 yr. old male with a swing speed average of 106. My average drive w/roll is approx. 241 ...
A: I would say off the top of my head Steve that it would be an average of 95-100. I would think 240 ...
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| SLICING | 9/15/2007 |
Q: I'M 27 6-2 & 1/2 MY GOLF GAME I SHOOT AN AVERAGE OF 94,MY 7 IRON, I HIT ABOUT 175, SOME OLDER WISER ...
A: Michael: Driver will be just inside your left instep. Basically we start with the clubhead ...
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| driver slice | 9/15/2007 |
Q: Hey Eddie, for the past winter, and most of summer, i have had a big hook. i had been able to ...
A: I know exactly what it is. You simply are swinging too much from inside to out. The "getting ...
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| Getting there | 9/14/2007 |
Q: What I carry now are Adams Tight Lies 2 and 5 woods, 25.5 degree 7 wood, hybrid 6 iron, 7-GW, 57 ...
A: That is fine Lou, but I would caution you on moving the ball too far around between your feet. ...
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| SLICING | 9/14/2007 |
Q: I'M 27 6-2 & 1/2 MY GOLF GAME I SHOOT AN AVERAGE OF 94,MY 7 IRON, I HIT ABOUT 175, SOME OLDER WISER ...
A: Typical problem. Pulling it to the left and slicing it to the right are basically the same problem. ...
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| Embedded Ball Ruling | 9/5/2007 |
Q: My opponents ball appeared to be embedded in the fairway. The problem is the conditions were we had ...
A: He would have the right to check his ball to see if it was indeed embedded in it's own pitch mark. ...
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| Power Fade | 9/3/2007 |
Q: Eddie, I have the a draw down off the tee, but am now playing courses where a power fade would be a ...
A: Hey Mark: The biggest thing about this is for you to simply understand what the club must be doing ...
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| Recommendation for a starter set | 9/1/2007 |
Q: My son (13 years old) is interested in a starter set. Could you recommend one? Or at least the ...
A: Minimum requirements? Putter, Pitching Wedge, 9, 7 and 5 iron, Hybrid club (21 degrees), 3 wood (15 ...
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| Where the ball goes | 8/30/2007 |
Q: My wife, son and I just played on a golf course for the first time today. We have been taking ...
A: Congrats on getting started. Welcome to the great game of golf. Get proper instruction, practice a ...
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| fixing over the top swing | 8/29/2007 |
Q: I have an over the top swing which i believe is due to previous back swing issues. I am pretty sure ...
A: Not a bad start. The best drill I would give you is to stand with your feet about 6 or 8 inches ...
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| Big diff in drivers | 8/28/2007 |
Q: I had been sending numerous emails and I think things are pretty much coming together. I'm even ...
A: Lou: Easiest way to hit a fade is to line up your shoulders, forearms (if there was a club across ...
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| Big diff in drivers | 8/27/2007 |
Q: I had been sending numerous emails and I think things are pretty much coming together. I'm even ...
A: Lou: You are outside my realm now. Never got into the weights, measures and numbers. It sounded ...
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| contact thin or on toe | 8/20/2007 |
Q: You answered Dick 6/8/06, which I have the similar problem, but I have had the problem of hitting on ...
A: No problem. You are correct. Seniors with big waist lines have trouble turning. If they cannot ...
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| fairway woods ball flight | 8/20/2007 |
Q: first im 5'4" tall with a short back swing but generate very good swing speed about 100 mph with ...
A: Much like myself. 5'2", short backswing, about 265 with a driver. I had the exact same problem, ...
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| Big diff in drivers | 8/16/2007 |
Q: I had been sending numerous emails and I think things are pretty much coming together. I'm even ...
A: Lou: I would suggest a 43 or 44 inch driver. Remember that shortening the length of the shaft makes ...
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| Big diff in drivers | 8/15/2007 |
Q: I had been sending numerous emails and I think things are pretty much coming together. I'm even ...
A: Lou: I would say nothing. I certainly don't set up differently than I did 15 years ago because I ...
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| Heel/Toe shots | 8/15/2007 |
Q: Recently I decided to try out my old titleist DCI oversized clubs that I got way back in high school ...
A: Dave: Sounds like you are shanking the ball. Shanking the ball is when the hosel (neck) hits the ...
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| Driver Loft | 8/6/2007 |
Q: I have been hitting a 11 degree and I hit 260 with a heavy slice. I am considering a new driver but ...
A: I think you are trying to put a band-aid on a gash. You need to fix the slice first. Take some ...
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| Improving the game | 8/4/2007 |
Q: -), I play golf since 2 years 2 months. I am 50 but I practise a lot, lot, lot - in average 3-5 ...
A: First and foremost, you need to get better at your short game. In particular, your wedges. Hitting ...
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| keeping the driver straight | 8/1/2007 |
Q: Hey Eddie, right now i'm having a major tendency to push the ball right of my target line, it will ...
A: Let's get our pushes and fades down first. The language of a fade is a ball that curves from left ...
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| Driver loft and shaft flex | 7/27/2007 |
Q: I am looking at purchasing a new driver because the one I have is 10 years old and I am looking for ...
A: Yes. The other thing is to find a shaft and loft combo that gives you "tumble" once the ball hits ...
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| Pulling | 7/27/2007 |
Q: I am a 12-14 handicap. I hit the ball solidly most of the time, but lately I have been pulling my ...
A: First of all, check your ball position. I bet it's too far forward. Play the ball in the middle of ...
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| training aid question | 7/24/2007 |
Q: I am three months into learning the game from a friend who carries a single digit handicap (maybe a ...
A: Steve: I think I just deleted this question before I sent it. Hope this is not a duplicate answer. ...
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| chipper iron | 7/23/2007 |
Q: what is the stroke basics for a CHIPPER IRON.
A: Dennis: I am not sure what a chipper iron is, however, years ago, they had an iron specifically ...
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| Things I picked up on | 7/18/2007 |
Q: As I am going along, I am finding little things that I believe caused things like snap hooks and ...
A: Hey Lou: Good observations. The right hand too much under the club encourages too much rotation, ...
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| Links Course | 7/17/2007 |
Q: The British Open begins this week on a "links" course. What is a links course?
A: Good question. A Links course is void of trees and usually is near a body of water such as an ocean ...
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| unplayable versus lost. | 7/16/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me out. If you hit a ball from a tee box or any part of the ...
A: Yvonne: On page 10 of a Rule Book, under Definitions, under Lost Ball, it says: "A ball is deemed ...
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| unplayable versus lost. | 7/15/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me out. If you hit a ball from a tee box or any part of the ...
A: Good question. A player has 5 minutes to look for a ball that they think might be lost. I would ...
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| Why does a tee seem to mess up my golf swing? | 7/7/2007 |
Q: Basically, the problem I have is inconsistency with the driver (I can really nail it and I believe I ...
A: Lou: That is totally up to you. I am doing the same thing right now with my set. I waffle back and ...
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| Why does a tee seem to mess up my golf swing? | 7/6/2007 |
Q: Basically, the problem I have is inconsistency with the driver (I can really nail it and I believe I ...
A: Sounds great Lou. So hit the ball off the turf with no tee. I would suggest putting a tee under it ...
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| cheapest golf | 7/6/2007 |
Q: do you know which state offers the cheapest golf? other than texas and arizona, nevada, utah, ...
A: Odd question, why do you ask? My educated guess is every state offers cheap golf. Most golf ...
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| Driver problems | 6/27/2007 |
Q: I am 19 years old a 3.4 handicap and recently i have been struggling with my driver. I am not ...
A: No worries. First things first: go right back to fundamentals. You must have learned the ...
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| Driver shaft lenght | 6/26/2007 |
Q: My 11 year old, 4' 9", son would like a Taylor Made Burner driver, which is 46" standard. His swing ...
A: Not many are shorter than me at 5'2" tall. Being the shortest male professional golfer to ever play ...
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| Driver shaft lenght | 6/25/2007 |
Q: My 11 year old, 4' 9", son would like a Taylor Made Burner driver, which is 46" standard. His swing ...
A: You are on track. Only suggestion is to get this done professionally. By cutting the shaft down, ...
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| help my swing | 6/25/2007 |
Q: my downswing is a little odd. at impact my elbow is stuck to my body and my body is way infront of ...
A: I don't. If your body is way in front of your hands at impact and your elbow is stuck to your side, ...
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| Ping Eye2 clubs | 6/22/2007 |
Q: I am 6'6" and my current clubs are +1 1/2 longer than standard. I am looking at buying a set of Ping ...
A: Hard to say until you are fit for them, but I would think you would get the same length shaft and ...
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| Proper mechanics of hip turn through impact | 6/12/2007 |
Q: I was reading your hints and suggestions on rotating your hips to allow your lower body to manage ...
A: If I was advising a student who hits it solid 80-90% of the time, has a good grip and excellent ...
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| new drivers | 6/11/2007 |
Q: Eddie- I recently bent my driver at the club head and it has me thinking about getting new clubs. ...
A: Most manufacturers have the bigger heads. Do some checking around, but I am not sure. I know you ...
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| Swing troubles | 6/11/2007 |
Q: "Hey Eddie!!! Nice of you to try to help. I'm a decent, low hndcp. player. Played in high school ...
A: Mark: You downswing plane is not too steep. It may appear to start out that way, but if you have ...
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| Proper mechanics of hip turn through impact | 6/11/2007 |
Q: I was reading your hints and suggestions on rotating your hips to allow your lower body to manage ...
A: I just happened to be on the computer when this came in. I am going to disappoint you in relation ...
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| Swing troubles | 6/11/2007 |
Q: "Hey Eddie!!! Nice of you to try to help. I'm a decent, low hndcp. player. Played in high school ...
A: Great analysis. If all else fails, you could learn to be an instructor! You did great in ...
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| Provisional Balls | 6/11/2007 |
Q: What is the ruling if you hit a provisional and it is definitely OB, then you find your 1st ball and ...
A: Let me see if I have your question right in my mind first. You hit your first ball and think if ...
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| I'm a short guy, so what... | 6/10/2007 |
Q: I'm 5'5" and 170lbs. I have a torqy stroke and I'm thinking of shortening my clubs to make squarer ...
A: I'm 5'2" and 145 lbs. I will not recommend shortening your clubs. Consider flattening your irons, ...
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| I want to be a college golf coach | 6/7/2007 |
Q: Eddie: I'm 44 and a Banker for 20 years. I quit Banking last year to find my next career, and ...
A: In reference to teaching, don't go to SDGA. Waste of money. If you can catch on at a club ...
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| golf tour | 6/3/2007 |
Q: I was wondering what it would take to play on entry level and make money at playing.EX:20,000 to ...
A: I am assuming you mean pro golf? As far as an entry level developmental Tour, there are lots of ...
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| What Constitutes A Chip Shot in Golf? | 5/28/2007 |
Q: Eddie, What constitutes a chip shot? Is it distance from the green, an abbreviated swing, is it ...
A: The question is always what is the difference between a chip shot and a pitch shot? My answer is ...
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| Height | 5/24/2007 |
Q: my normal driver ball flight is a light hook.. but it is always a low penetrating shot, i would like ...
A: Good question. I think you are OK with your equipment. Set yourself up a little more behind the ...
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| ball flight | 5/24/2007 |
Q: pulling every thing left or duck hooking any suggestions
A: Not good huh? Let's examine the obvious things. A duck hook is caused by the clubface being closed ...
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| Ping Eye Irons | 5/21/2007 |
Q: I grew up in Scottsdale and I remember following your golf career starting in high school. I have ...
A: Hey Greg: The only difference is the lie of the club. Red dot is one degree flat, Black dot is ...
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| Driver | 5/21/2007 |
Q: Alright so basically i cannot get the ball even airborne anymore with my driver. When i first ...
A: Rajeev: I would go hit some drivers and experiment with lofts and shafts. Find a place that will ...
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| Offset Driver | 5/19/2007 |
Q: I am struggling with lining up my club and the proper club head placement as opposed to lining up ...
A: Sounds typical but here is the easiest way to do that. Always look at the leading edge of the ...
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| how do i look a little more intimidating? | 5/13/2007 |
Q: i am 16 years old and i play golf for high school. i shoot in high 30s and low 40s on par 36, nine ...
A: Great question. I know exactly what you mean, I went through it myself in high school. But, my ...
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| Push Right and Hook | 5/11/2007 |
Q: I've been I have a major problem with pushing every ball to the right when hitting with a driver. I ...
A: Remember that the golf ball only does what the club tells it to do. So let's examine a few things ...
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| Maximum power for a shorter golfer | 4/9/2007 |
Q: I couldn't help but notice, but you mentioned that you were the shortest golfer ever to play in a ...
A: The two biggest things I would suggest are to get a great stretching program and to build up ...
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| taking a chance | 4/9/2007 |
Q: Mr. Kilthau, I am a 32 year old retired college soccer player that got a late start in golf. I ...
A: I commend your attitude. You need a killer instinct to even try. Being realistic, you would need ...
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| im lost | 4/5/2007 |
Q: i am just picking up this sport. I have played baseball all of my life, and wonder if this is ...
A: Welcome to the game. It's a great game that you can play forever. In response to your question, ...
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| chipping | 4/3/2007 |
Q: What is one single piece of advice I can practice to become a good chipper ? ANSWER: Neil: Hard to ...
A: Neil: You said you chipping. Chipping is within 10-15 feet of the green. The ball will have very ...
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| chipping | 4/3/2007 |
Q: What is one single piece of advice I can practice to become a good chipper ?
A: Neil: Hard to answer in "one single piece of advice", but without question, it would be to take your ...
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| Driver | 4/2/2007 |
Q: I play golf in college and consider myself to be a very consistent ball striker. I am a scratch and ...
A: I think you are on the right track. If you can't get the ball 2 feet off the ground and it snap ...
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| High trajectory on Orlimar Trimetal 11 deg driver | 3/21/2007 |
Q: I was the one that emailed you about ball position,etc. It turns out that my "unforgiving vintage" ...
A: Lou: Good job. Keep working on the basic things that give you success. As for the driver and 3 ...
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| High trajectory on Orlimar Trimetal 11 deg driver | 3/19/2007 |
Q: I was the one that emailed you about ball position,etc. It turns out that my "unforgiving vintage" ...
A: Lou: I think your Orlimar is too small. It was designed with a shallow face to make it easier to ...
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| Shoulder rotation | 3/19/2007 |
Q: I focus on "turning my back square to the target" and keeping the from shoulder under the chin for ...
A: I would forget about your shoulders and concentrate more on sensing the golf club in your hands. ...
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| Driver lofts | 3/13/2007 |
Q: My current driver is 9.5* but based on what I'm reading and hearing I get the feeling that a higher ...
A: You're close, but there are a few things to consider. What you are after is the highest possible ...
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| Swing problem | 3/10/2007 |
Q: but please let me see if I understand, the idea is that, when in the downswing in the moment of ...
A: At impact, the center of your chest should return to the ball, facing it. If your upper body moves ...
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| Swing problem | 3/9/2007 |
Q: I am learning how to play the game but I have a problem that I´m trying to solve and perhaps with ...
A: The most common problem is incorrectly using your hands (right hand in particular)in an effort to ...
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| Groves | 3/7/2007 |
Q: how are you doing? Today I was playing golf and I hit a few shots with my wedges and I can never to ...
A: It's amazing what happens when you clean your clubs!!! Yes, you should get a bit more spin. Ball ...
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| swing | 3/4/2007 |
Q: Eddie I have been golfing for about 10 years and trying to work out a good golg swing with no good ...
A: Absolutely you should seek out a professional clubfitter. Ask around, look in the yellow pages or ...
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| Driver Loft | 3/3/2007 |
Q: I'm a pretty fair golfer with an index between 5 and 7 for most of the time...little lower lately ...
A: If possible Don, try them all. Cleveland Launcher has a hot one right now, Taylor Made, Callaway, ...
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| Drills to make certain things automatic | 2/28/2007 |
Q: Ironically, my short game in the past six weeks has gotten much better (including the ability to get ...
A: Lou: Let's not worry what someone said about your backswing 11 years ago. By the way, very seldom ...
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| Drills to make certain things automatic | 2/27/2007 |
Q: I emailed you quite some time ago about a problem where I was hitting the short irons pretty ...
A: Lou: On plane during the backswing. Simply swing your hands over the right shoulder. The swing ...
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| putting | 1/26/2007 |
Q: When I practice , I'm not sure if I am strict enough with myself in sinking putts. What is a good ...
A: Neil: Great question. Great rule of thumb: inside 3 feet, make 50 in a row. If you miss the 48th ...
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| Selecting the correct shaft | 1/25/2007 |
Q: When selecting a new driver (or other club), what shaft would be best, stiff or flexible for a man ...
A: Chances are a regular mens graphite shaft with about 10-12 degrees of loft would work best. What ...
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| hybrids | 1/22/2007 |
Q: I shoot in low 90's. I am thinking of replacing my fairways woods and 5 iron with hybrids. Is this a ...
A: It depends on if you like your fairway woods. 5 woods and 7 woods are usually pretty easy to hit. ...
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| switching | 1/12/2007 |
Q: I am a 60 yr old playing to a 12 handicap. I currently play right handed. I'm a natural left hander ...
A: Sorry for delay in answering your question. I guess I have to ask when you played left handed, what ...
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| Shoulders in swing | 1/5/2007 |
Q: a friend took me a video clip of my golf swing, and a notice the following, that I´ll try to explain ...
A: Bernardo: Yes it could be a little confusing. Basically, here is the drill. Tee up a ball and ...
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| Shoulders in swing | 1/4/2007 |
Q: a friend took me a video clip of my golf swing, and a notice the following, that I´ll try to explain ...
A: The problem in this question I think is not being able to take a divot. You feel as though you are ...
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| Swing change | 1/4/2007 |
Q: So what causes the hook with the 4-6 irons now? What about the "low and slow" for the takeaway ...
A: Lou: The hook is ball too far forward and clubface rotating too much (too much hand action). By the ...
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| Swing change | 1/4/2007 |
Q: Before I was having trouble with the short irons. I was playing the driver off the left toe and ...
A: Sounds simple enough. I think what you lack the most is consistency. But when I say that, I am ...
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| fixing an outside in swing | 12/30/2006 |
Q: Eddie, I have two major problems I can't seem to over come. First, I constantly over grip with my ...
A: sure I can. When you say over grip, do you mean too tight? If that is what you mean, I want you to ...
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| recomend driver | 12/26/2006 |
Q: i am 5'-6" ,170 lbs what loft and length driver would recommend right now i play a 8 degree 45 inch ...
A: If you get a 9.5 lofted driver, make sure the shaft is a little stiffer than the one you use now. ...
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| Embedded Ball Tiger Woods | 12/23/2006 |
Q: Was there a local rule? I think Tiger got away with oneI saw the Target Tournament this weekend and ...
A: Robert: I was teaching during the event and did not get a chance to see any of the tournament. I ...
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| Embedded Ball Tiger Woods | 12/19/2006 |
Q: I saw the Target Tournament this weekend and wondered about a ruling on the 16th hole on Tiger. The ...
A: Robert: According to Rule 25-2: Embedded ball, a ball that is embedded in it's own pitch mark in the ...
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| Accelerate | 12/18/2006 |
Q: since I am new with golf, please explain me what does it mean when someone tells you to accelerate ...
A: Bernardo: No problem. You were working on the pace of the swing. Keep doing that. Do not make ...
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| Problema | 12/16/2006 |
Q: I begin playing golf just 10 months ago. I have G5 ping set of irons, a 10.5 driver an hybrid and a ...
A: Good question, common problem. I want to mention a couple of things for you. First, you say you ...
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| Ping Sand Wedge angle | 12/11/2006 |
Q: Eddie, I have a 20 yard gap between my Ping Eye2 wedge and my Ping Eye2 sand wedge. I believe the ...
A: Hey Darwin: First, let's check to make sure the degrees of loft are uniformed. The standard Ping ...
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| Swing Trainer | 12/4/2006 |
Q: I have heard good reviews about the Momentus swing trainer. Do you recommend this product? If so, ...
A: Andrew, yes the Momentus is a good one. They have a new one out now that you actually can hit balls ...
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| Shanking short irons on a tee | 11/30/2006 |
Q: Almost any time I hit a short iron ( 6 iron on up)off a tee I shank it. I've gotten to the point of ...
A: Gerry: Sure. Let's start by understanding why someone shanks a ball. Shanking a ball (hitting it ...
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| Another follow up | 11/29/2006 |
Q: I think because I'm pulling my arms and hands forward that my hands are futher ahead of the ball at ...
A: Chris: I think I follow. If you are "pulling" your arms forward in the downswing, yes that would ...
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| Golf Questions | 11/29/2006 |
Q: how are you doing? I have a few questions that I hope that you can help me with. I play with old ...
A: Great questions and very easy to correct. First of all, DO NOT USE OLD BALLS. Golf balls nowadays ...
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| Shanking | 11/20/2006 |
Q: Have one more follow-up and then I'll leave you alone - I've been trying to get the sensation of ...
A: Don't worry about leaving me alone. I want to help you get it right, and typing a few words for you ...
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| Off the Tee | 11/19/2006 |
Q: how are you doing? In the past I was having a problem with hitting the ball off the tee to the right ...
A: You are now just describing a clubface issue. Work on using your hands correctly to square up the ...
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| Fairway woods and irons | 11/15/2006 |
Q: I cannot seem to get my fairway woods-(5,7 ) airborne. I occasionally hit a good shot but most of ...
A: Of course I can help. The reason you are topping most of your shots is because the clubhead is ...
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| Wind play | 11/12/2006 |
Q: My problem is simply this.....my game falls apart in the wind. I'm a single digit golfer and in calm ...
A: Let me give you a few tips that could help. First of all, I assume you know how to play a knock ...
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| Drives to the Right | 11/10/2006 |
Q: how are you doing? I have been having a problem with my drives. No matter how much I turn left my ...
A: FirstIf your ball is not slicing (curving left to right), and it's going straight right, you are ...
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| Shanking | 11/9/2006 |
Q: I've also realized that my stance has been extremely closed. Not my toe line but my hips and ...
A: You are correct and that is not what I meant. First of all, square your shoulder line, your ...
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| Practice Station | 11/9/2006 |
Q: I was actually wondering about using the shaft for the backswing and downswing. I've used the shaft ...
A: You are correct. Shaft is set on the backswing about 2 ft. behind the ball on your TARGET LINE to ...
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| consistency | 11/7/2006 |
Q: I just played my first 9 since you passed some advice on to me. It was an after work 9H and I never ...
A: Well congratulations Tim. Well done. First about stance width. The inside of your heels should be ...
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| next step ? | 11/5/2006 |
Q: I have a couple of questions for you. While I am new to the sport, I try to learn everything I ...
A: Flex points on shafts are exactly that. Basic guidelines are as follows: L is for a ladies flex ...
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| next step ? | 11/4/2006 |
Q: Let me give you the basics first: male 55 years old / 5'6" 240 / pretty good upper body and forearm ...
A: No a light grip is great, a loose grip is not. As long as you have a hold of the club, you should ...
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| consistency | 11/3/2006 |
Q: I am very impressed with your quick response and I am looking forward to trying our new swing ...
A: No problem, if I have the time, I don't mind sharing info. The release is so often misunderstood ...
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| Driving | 11/1/2006 |
Q: Eddie, I am a weekend warrior and have recently got back in the game. My clubs are over 15 years old ...
A: Any of the top manufacturers today have great drivers. I use Titleist, but I would recommend Taylor ...
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| Shanking | 10/31/2006 |
Q: Mr. Kilthau - I am the most inconsistent golfer I know. One day I can shoot an 82 or 83 on one of ...
A: I have a different perspective than you. Here is what I picture from your descriptions. The ...
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| Over active right hip | 10/23/2006 |
Q: I have a one plane golf swing. Here's the probem ,with driver and long irons I am pushing off with ...
A: Absolutely! You mentioned you push off your right toe just before impact.......I will bet your ...
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| Embedded Ball Ruling | 10/22/2006 |
Q: I'm confused about your 1/5/06 information about embedded balls. The exchange is copied below. ...
A: Ann: Thanks for the question to ask for clarification. You are correct, my mistake. The term ...
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| Ball Marking on Greens | 10/15/2006 |
Q: can you use the toe of your putter to mark the position of your ball while you lift and clean it? ...
A: LC: My answer is no. As we look at the USGA Rule book, Rule 20-1: Lifting and Marking, it states: ...
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| first timer | 10/5/2006 |
Q: I'm going to be introduced to the game of golf in a few days. I don't know where to start, can you ...
A: Welcome to the game Rudy, it's the best game on earth. My best advice to all my beginners is don't ...
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| what clubs? | 10/4/2006 |
Q: i am a 15 year old golfer, and i have been playing for 2 years on a pair of womens clubs that i got ...
A: Why aren't you the lucky guy! Happy early birthday bud. You are correct, you need mens clubs. ...
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| Club Head Speed | 9/30/2006 |
Q: I started playing golf left and after a couple of years switched right. I have been playing for ...
A: You bet! First of all, quit trying to get more "clubhead" speed. Instead, you should be trying to ...
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| Buying a suitable driver | 9/25/2006 |
Q: the idea of trying different shafts is a good one. I am wondering now if I should have said the ...
A: Andy: A driver with an offset is to help get the clubface square. It doesn't mean it will, but it ...
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| over the top cure with driver | 9/25/2006 |
Q: Ref. Your 'load the right foot drill' for curing over the top, is excellent with irons. How can you ...
A: Simple. Make sure the golf ball is up in the stance just inside the left instep. And at address, ...
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| Degree of Loft | 9/23/2006 |
Q: I had went to an 8.5 degree lofted driver previously, but found out that I wasn't getting the ...
A: Branden: I have some answers, but you must experiment and find yourself a good clubfitter/repairman ...
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| Buying a suitable driver | 9/22/2006 |
Q: I have just bought a set of ram demon golf clubs, I am finding the irons to be ok but I am really ...
A: It depends. This is where clubfitting answers questions. Usually a women's golf club has a weaker ...
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| Which irons | 9/20/2006 |
Q: Eddie, Here's the eternal question only a lunkhead would ask, but here goes: Firstly, I shoot in the ...
A: Christian: I will tell you without hesitation that today's technology should be played. You are ...
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| One-piece takeaway | 9/14/2006 |
Q: How important is the one-piece takeaway? I've always been told that Im too wristy on my back swing. ...
A: Every golfer will do and say this differently, however, what I have found in my 24 years of teaching ...
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| hanging on the back foot and flipping | 9/13/2006 |
Q: I played today on the course. tried it out, but didnt get on very good. Probably not a good idea to ...
A: Way to go Jon. I told you it won't take long. Make sure you practice that drill every time you go ...
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| hanging on the back foot and flipping | 9/12/2006 |
Q: so you think my problems in the downswing are caused by my bad weight shift in the backswing. so by ...
A: Jon: The shaft will be leaning back to the right. Once you are at the top of the backswing, 90% of ...
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| hanging on the back foot and flipping | 9/11/2006 |
Q: Firstly, do you mean a reverse pivot on the backswing, because i look at my swing and it looks as if ...
A: Jon: Thanks for getting back to me. Yes, you reverse pivot. Basically what that is is when the ...
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| Right knee action | 9/10/2006 |
Q: You ansered a question for me a couple of months ago about shanking and were helpful. You suggested ...
A: No problem Mel: You have taken it to the extreme and have created a different situation. Golf's ...
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| hanging on the back foot and flipping | 9/10/2006 |
Q: Can anyone out there help me. I am a scratch golfer who has been struggling with my golf swing for ...
A: Sorry to hear your struggles. As a scratch golfer, it is frustrating to hit a snag like you have. ...
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| getting my irons in the air | 9/7/2006 |
Q: I shot in the middle 80,s last year this year I am struggling with my irons. I can t get my irons in ...
A: Real simple. The leading edge of the clubface MUST brush the grass!!! Whenever someone has trouble ...
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| less than full shots | 9/5/2006 |
Q: Mr. Kilthau, I have been playing for about 3 years. Best round has been an 83 with a 8 and a 6 on ...
A: I'll bet the problem is that when you make a swing with a wedge, you are also slowing down the speed ...
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| swing plane | 9/4/2006 |
Q: I have been playing for two years know and I hear a lot about the swing plane but it is never ...
A: Jacob: The swing plane is very misunderstood. Here is a simple explanation. I don't complicate it ...
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| New Player... frustrated already. | 8/28/2006 |
Q: Eddie, As a 25 year old I am embarrassed to say the first time I took out dad's old clubs was ...
A: Welcome to golf! It's a game where the rewards are few but oh so sweet, and it's a game that will ...
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| shots 30 feet and closer | 8/26/2006 |
Q: Being a guy that misses alot of greens in regulation. I have a lot of shots from 30 feet in. I never ...
A: Let's first learn the difference between a chip and a pitch. A chip is a shot that has very little ...
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| Flat Swing | 8/9/2006 |
Q: My background info. I am 5'6", an athletic 165lbs with short arms, small hands and average ...
A: Very keen observations. I want to take you back to basics and give you a few fundamental drills. ...
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| Drills | 8/8/2006 |
Q: Could you describe for us the one or two best drills for grooving a golf swing that will get the ...
A: First off, your grip is the key to returning the face of the club square at impact. The way you put ...
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| swing | 8/5/2006 |
Q: On the downswing, should the hips move first?
A: Joe: Loaded question Joe. If we were talking to the "10 Best Teachers in the world", you would get ...
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| Ping eye 2 irons | 8/5/2006 |
Q: Where can i get Ping eye 2 irons. I've been looking for 2 days for them calling places. My friend ...
A: Maurice: Ebay is a good start. And also, log onto www.azcentral.com and/or the Arizona Republic ...
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| My golf game | 8/1/2006 |
Q: I am a 21 year old right handed male who has played golf occasionally throughout the second half of ...
A: Some of the things you describe I hear a lot from my students, so it's not all uncommon. My advice ...
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| Uncoiling | 7/19/2006 |
Q: When I create what I believe is a proper backswing coil, my right knee feels braced against my ...
A: Interesting question. Here is a great drill to help you sense the backswing pivot and the release ...
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| Hitting on the Heel | 7/17/2006 |
Q: My question is what would cause me to have a tendency to hit the ball off the heel of my driver? ...
A: Brian: Good question. First let's state the obvious. Are you too close to the ball? Back up ...
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| wedges | 7/15/2006 |
Q: Mr. Kilthau, I am an amateur 20 handicapper, what do you request as a club set make up? I currently ...
A: Your set would be: a driver with at least 10.5 loft, a 4 wood, a 19 degree hybrid and a 25 degree ...
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| coil | 7/14/2006 |
Q: i would like some good drills on how not to let the body out race the club
A: You bet, as it really throws the timing of the swing off doesn't it. The three best ones I use all ...
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| Golf Stance | 7/7/2006 |
Q: I've been golfing off and on for several years, but have been really into it and serious the past ...
A: I believe the correction is short lived. Your posture is what you're talking about here Curtis and ...
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| 2nd cut | 7/6/2006 |
Q: The second cut on my golf course is very thick this year due to hot muggy weather. Can you give me ...
A: No problem, but it is not easy. It does take practice to get the hang of it. First of all, you ...
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| straight down the fairway | 6/28/2006 |
Q: I play 3 times a week,my handicap is 17 , my avg drive is 270, I practice a least once a week. I hit ...
A: I have to ask Do you take lessons Will? Your stats that you gave me tell a great story. If you ...
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| straight down the fairway | 6/27/2006 |
Q: I am having problems driving the (driver) tee ball stright down the fairway. What can I do to ...
A: To give you an accurate assessment I would need to know more about your game. I will ask those ...
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| club swing speed | 6/27/2006 |
Q: My one wood swing speed is about 120 miles/hour..I am a 57 year old male...is this speed average? ...
A: No it's not average! It's way above average Bill! Distance is not a problem for you Bill and if it ...
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| Gloves | 6/21/2006 |
Q: Hey Eddie, I'm finding that the club starts to slip in my right hand as i get later in my rounds ...
A: Maybe, but check first to make sure your grips are not worn out. It's best to get your clubs ...
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| Purchase of correct driver | 6/17/2006 |
Q: I slice off the tee because i throw my right arm out to much, which seems to give me more power! so ...
A: I will only give you my opinion on your questions. You say that you are not interested in fixing ...
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| What type of shaft? | 6/13/2006 |
Q: I am about to purchase a new driver and I have coosen the Cobra sz440. Im going for a 10.5 degree ...
A: I think the Cobra is fine. As a 22 handicapper, it's important to start hitting balls straighter ...
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| new shaft | 6/12/2006 |
Q: I just got a new driver with a shaft designed to increase the lauch spin rate. Any suggestions on ...
A: Brian: I have been out of town for a few days and just received your message. I'm not sure about a ...
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| New to the game / etiquette | 6/10/2006 |
Q: I played at Mountain Shadows last week and I wanted to use some of those tips you showed me on ...
A: You are absolutely correct. It takes time when you first begin but it won't take long to get the ...
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| Left handed | 6/10/2006 |
Q: My son is left handed, does it matter if he learns with left or right handed clubs? Are their left ...
A: No it does not matter. I am left handed but play golf right handed. There are many tour players ...
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| contact thin or on toe | 6/8/2006 |
Q: I am a 62 year old male,overweight, out-of-shape golfer with a 17.4 index. My swing looks pretty ...
A: Common problem but one that frustrates you never the less. What I find with most overweight golfers ...
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| training aid | 6/8/2006 |
Q: I was out golfing yesterday and a friend of mine had a driver and iron medicus. I tried it and found ...
A: Jerome: You're correct. The idea is to not make a jerky motions during the swing. But you have to ...
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| Lost swing | 6/6/2006 |
Q: Hey Eddie, your advice worked right away, i was on the course a couple days ago and i was back to ...
A: Great Rajeev: Yes, if you practice that to an extreme you will develop some bad habits and then ...
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| Lost swing | 6/3/2006 |
Q: I just started golfing about 2 years ago, and had a natural ability to hit my driver and long irons ...
A: Sounds like you are closing the face through impact and with a driver Rajeev, the ball will not get ...
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| Right Knee | 6/1/2006 |
Q: I continue to have trouble with shanking the ball. I have had 8-10 lessons over a period of a couple ...
A: Yikes, not the shanks! Be careful what you do Mel. Everything you said leads to a shank. Let's ...
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| Torso Action - Turn vs. Sway | 5/31/2006 |
Q: Eddie; you've confirmed the value of a swing mechanic I had contemplated using a few years back, ...
A: Great. Remember that the ball under your foot is only a drill. Go ahead and hit balls with the ...
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| Torso Action - Turn vs. Sway | 5/30/2006 |
Q: I video-recorded my golf swing for study and I find I'm doing a lot of things correctly but it seems ...
A: No the C thing is not good. No Tour player does it, don't you. Taking the club well past parallel ...
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| Playing Pro | 5/29/2006 |
Q: My name is Tony,I am a self taught player who has been playing Golf since 1995. Im still struggling ...
A: Tony: I admire your dream. Let me ask you a few questions Tony, please respond and I will then ...
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| golf swing | 5/28/2006 |
Q: I am the one arm golfer. By changing to a little weaker grip i saw i was laying the club off on my ...
A: George: You're incredible to say the least. I am excited to see how you make out at the Open. If ...
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| Hand placement | 5/26/2006 |
Q: Where should my hands be placed when using the driver? Below my chin as with irons or well in front ...
A: Your hands should be placed in front of you just like any other club. The problem is not where your ...
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| golf swing. | 5/23/2006 |
Q: i am a amputee golfer,I am missing my right arm so i swing with my left & i use a right handed swig. ...
A: Congratulations and Good Luck! Let's look at the problem George from the golf balls perspective. ...
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| long thumb | 5/9/2006 |
Q: Eddie I would consider my left hand grip to have a long thumb (fully extended down the shaft). What ...
A: Clark: I think you just answered your own question. Let's look at what you said. Hitting the ball ...
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| hip turn, using arms too much | 5/5/2006 |
Q: Leg movement/hip turn Question I'm about a 14 handicap. I have a problem pulling my iron shots. I ...
A: Very common problem. You are close to a solution, but be careful how you go about it. Basically, ...
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| Tee Box | 5/4/2006 |
Q: Can you tell me is there a general rule where in the tee box between the markers should you tee up ...
A: Yes, it's very simple and direct. Rule 11. The teeing ground is defined as "a rectangular area two ...
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| wedge spin | 5/2/2006 |
Q: Eddie, I find it hard to spin any of my wedges on approach shots. Is there a special technique to ...
A: There is no special technique to get spin. You simply must hit it solid. In order to do that, the ...
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| Golf stuff | 4/10/2006 |
Q: What is the most important thing about your set of golf clubs? What is the standard increment in ...
A: I just received this email again saying I never answered the question. I did answer it but I guess ...
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| Putting - picking a target | 4/10/2006 |
Q: As you have suggested before, I find it helpful to pick something on the green a couple of feet in ...
A: No don't do that. You cannot improve your line of play and that would probably be considered that. ...
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| fairway woods | 4/8/2006 |
Q: I looking for a 5 & 7 fairway wood. I have been looking on ebay. I am a 16 handicap. I am looking ...
A: Great questions but let's give you a little insight into technology. The rounded bottom is what you ...
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| Fairway Woods | 3/22/2006 |
Q: Eddie, I have Cobra SZ 3,5,& 7 fairway woods. I am having trouble making solid contact. Do you hit ...
A: Common problem, you're not alone. I would advise you to sweep fairway woods. The biggest issue I ...
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| DRIVER LOFT | 3/19/2006 |
Q: It's me again. You've created a monster! Just kidding. Back in early Feb. (I saw my feedback is ...
A: I just received this note that said you never got an answer. I answered this question before, but ...
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| DRIVER LOFT | 3/18/2006 |
Q: It's me again. You've created a monster! Just kidding. Back in early Feb. (I saw my feedback is ...
A: Yeah you overanalyze just a bit. But that's OK, it's one of the amazing things about golf. And ...
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| Coil | 3/15/2006 |
Q: I seem to have a problem with hitting long irons/woods. I have a bad slice when hitting these types ...
A: Absolutely NOT! Let's just get to the heart of the matter. The reason you or anyone else slices is ...
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| open shoulders | 3/12/2006 |
Q: at address I sometimes notice that my shoulders are opened while my feet, knees,and hips are squared ...
A: Great question. Move the ball back abit is the easiest thing. I have to ask what kind of ball ...
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| Pronation | 3/8/2006 |
Q: Are "pronation" and "opening the door" one and the same? Whether or not, does either or both happen ...
A: Pretty technical stuff there. Let me put it in simple terms for you. But let me answer your ...
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| iron design | 3/7/2006 |
Q: i have cobra 3100 irons [seniors] and was recently given cobra 3400 ixh irons [senior]. the 3400 ...
A: The ixh irons with the wider sole would be easier for her to hit. Manufacturers are putting more ...
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| DRIVER LOFT | 2/3/2006 |
Q: My question is regarding the "correct" loft, I should be using for my driver. I am a 10 handicap, ...
A: Hey Dave: I don't think one is harder to hit than another, but logic would say that the less lofted ...
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| OVER/UNDER PAR | 2/2/2006 |
Q: I'm a bit confused here. Am I right in thinking that if you're over par in golf it's bad because ...
A: Over par in golf is not "bad". The number stipulated as the par on a hole (either 3, 4, or 5 ...
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| golf | 1/29/2006 |
Q: i have problems hitting my irons. i can hit short irons well but my low to mid irons tend to slice. ...
A: I'm not sure what your question is Myles, however, let me give you some help with what you have ...
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| Golf | 1/25/2006 |
Q: I'm 5ft 7 in tall what size golf clubs do i ned?
A: Men's standard length Max. Nothing special. Make sure the shafts are correct for you and your ...
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| imbedded ball ruling | 1/5/2006 |
Q: Is a ball that is in the woods to the right of the: fairway, rough, bunkers and cart path also ...
A: Mike: Yes, even there. It says "through the green" which is defined as any area (other than a ...
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| imbedded ball ruling | 1/4/2006 |
Q: My freind and I were playing on a day following a heavy rain. We agreed to play clean-and-place for ...
A: Ed: No, there is no penalty. Unless there is a local rule specifically made for a tournament at ...
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| Driver Fitted | 12/27/2005 |
Q: Lately i am thinking about getting fitted for a new driver with the latest launch monitor. I am ...
A: You should not look for a good launch monitor, you should find the best clubfitter/repairman in your ...
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| bending irons | 12/21/2005 |
Q: I think the answer may be obvious, But here goes. To increase the loft on a driving iron that I like ...
A: What a different question. And because it's not my field of expertise, I called the club repair ...
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| Lie degree?? | 12/15/2005 |
Q: I am 6'5" and my wrist to floor measurement is 38.5". I recently purchased a set of Callaway X18 ...
A: Dave: From your description, have the lies flattened. A couple of questions. First, do you feel ...
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| golf | 12/5/2005 |
Q: I purchased a starter set of clubs a couple years ago, and really love the game. I play 2-3 times a ...
A: Good questions. I believe if you swing the club at or near the mid 90's (mph), but you only 80% for ...
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| golf | 10/30/2005 |
Q: why do i slice the ball to the right more times than hitting it straight.
A: The answer is simple: the clubface is open at impact (which means it's pointing to the right). And ...
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| golf balls | 10/29/2005 |
Q: I am shooting a Callaway War-bird on my par 5s. I am getting the distance i need, but i had came ...
A: Correct. Marketing is a great thing isn't it? It helps them sell more balls. First question I ...
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| Ball alignment | 10/1/2005 |
Q: Can you tell me, the best way to align a ball for putting? Is it a real advantage or benifeit? I've ...
A: Golfers of all abilities are lining up something on the ball in an effort to make more putts. I ...
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| My daughter needs help with score | 9/29/2005 |
Q: When my daughter plays golf by herself and when accompanied by myself or her boyfriend she plays ...
A: That's a pretty big gap. Usually when someone can shoot par or better, they will not blow up that ...
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| Newbie needs equipment advice | 9/13/2005 |
Q: I am a 35-year-old male looking to learn golf. I am currently enrolled in a 6-week class at a ...
A: Brian: Welcome to the game. It's a wonderful sport and truly is a game for a lifetime. You're ...
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| lost power | 9/8/2005 |
Q: If you don't remember me, I'm Bill Gates (the poor one). About 6 weeks ago I had a question about ...
A: Wow, you're putting way too much into this. I will actually get away from that for now. It is much ...
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| Better technique | 8/17/2005 |
Q: I wanted something different and you certainly supplied it. While I haven't taken it to the range or ...
A: The question I pose to people is where do you think the club should be traveling it's fastest during ...
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| Power off the tee | 8/17/2005 |
Q: Everybody wants it and as few as 3-4 years ago I could hit it 300yds at times but even then I don't ...
A: Interesting points. It's interesting to me that you said you beat them with accuracy, chipping and ...
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| Slice versus straight drives | 8/11/2005 |
Q: I have played with a slice or on good days a fade for 35 years. I just played my first night golf ...
A: Unfortunately, none. Glow balls for night golf go about 70% of the distance of regular golf balls. ...
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| Rule Help | 7/22/2005 |
Q: Both my playing partner and I miss the green short and on the first cut of rough. I landed just back ...
A: If you and him are playing a match (match play), the person who is farthest from the hole MUST play ...
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| chip shot | 7/1/2005 |
Q: how do you hit the ball, on the green with the chip-shot? what club if not the pitcher, and how do ...
A: To hit a chip shot, first understand what the ball is going to do. This shot will have very little ...
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| attire | 6/13/2005 |
Q: I apologize for asking a trivial question but I don't want to look foolish. I am going to be in a ...
A: Nothing is stupid. To be safe, do not wear denim. A skort is fine and looks nice. Try to wear a ...
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| Rory and Ben Crane incident | 6/13/2005 |
Q: I now understand that playing out of order is not a rules violation in stroke play but I am curious ...
A: Hey Ed: It sounds as if Rory was clearly frustrated at how slow Ben was playing. Rory is a fast ...
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| Rory and Ben Crane incident | 6/13/2005 |
Q: I now understand that playing out of order is not a rules violation in stroke play but I am curious ...
A: Unfortunately, I did not see what happened in the tournament. If you set the story better for me, ...
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| lots of questions | 6/1/2005 |
Q: what should you do to maximize the number of lessons? what type of swing plane do most shorter ...
A: Lots of questions. I'll try to be brief to help you. To maximize your lessons, try to take one ...
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| Course Play Question | 5/31/2005 |
Q: I just played my 4th round of golf today. I have encounter a few questions during the round of ...
A: It's great to see you starting to play this great game of ours. I hope you have a rules book and ...
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| Swing length | 5/15/2005 |
Q: I will try to make this brief by listing my questions. 1. overswinging ( I can swing 3/4 when ...
A: Good questions. First about overswinging. If you are asking me how to stop overswinging, I have a ...
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| short game | 3/30/2005 |
Q: Eddie, I am not a good golfer, been trying to learn the game for about ten years, since I retired. ...
A: Good question. I would stick with one swing. Obviously, it's a shorter version of a big golf ...
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| hands | 3/25/2005 |
Q: It seems that my very best wedge shots happen when my hands are very close to my body at contact. ...
A: The "feeling" of your hands close to your body as you swing through the shot is actually your hands ...
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| short to long | 3/16/2005 |
Q: I've been working hard on my short game , and I am finally getting to feel comfortable with what I ...
A: First of all, the reason the short game is starting to come around is because you are taking your ...
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| Hitting fat.! (sometimes) | 3/9/2005 |
Q: after your superb advice recently I thought I'd turn to you again with confidence . I don't hit too ...
A: The problem is that you are thinking to logically. The fat shot is not caused by too steep a swing. ...
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| Shaft angle at address | 2/22/2005 |
Q: when setting up to the ball I have my hands ONLY just in front of the club face, so that the shaft ...
A: Good question. The golf club is made that way Rob. Because of the offset in the hosel, the shaft ...
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| At 62 years old, the length... | 1/29/2005 |
Q: At 62 years old, the length of my iron shots has diminished but much of that can be attributed to ...
A: Interesting, but coachable. Please don't try to hit down on the ball. What I would do with you is ...
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| how to slow down ? | 1/16/2005 |
Q: I find it is easy to say slow down but hard to do --- any tips on something I can use to try and ...
A: Interesting diagnosis, but not a problem. I want to approach it from a different angle. One, it is ...
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| Big Golfer | 12/23/2004 |
Q: 15 years ago I was a 10 handicap, now im a 17 and a little bit bigger,over 320lbs, and i know my ...
A: You're right Bob, the weight gain will not help. The biggest obstacles you now face are not being ...
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| pitch shot | 11/28/2004 |
Q: On a short pitch shot, say 10 yards or so over a bunker , is it better to preset the wrist cock and ...
A: Just the opposite Milt. Remember this and it will help. The closer you get to the green, the LESS ...
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| Golf | 10/20/2004 |
Q: 1. With shots close to gree, which is the higher percentage shot? a. pitch b. chip 2.I was 15 yards ...
A: Good questions. #1. Always a chip shot. The closer to the ground you can keep the ball the higher ...
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| swing speed | 8/28/2004 |
Q: I am 56 yrs old and in good physical condition. How can I develope more swing speed? Thanks, ...
A: Great question. Two major things: get stronger in your forearms, wrists and hands (get the hand ...
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| how to be a professional golf | 8/26/2004 |
Q: can you please explain how someone who wants to become a professional golfer begin, besides being ...
A: Do you want to be a professional golfer or a golf professional? A professional golfer makes his ...
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| chipping | 8/20/2004 |
Q: -------------------------Thank you so much for the drills and advice. I can't wait to try them out ...
A: Scott: If that's the case, come see me for personal instruction. I charge $50 for a lesson. It ...
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| chipping | 8/18/2004 |
Q: My short game in general needs work, but I would say that pitching is where I find the most ...
A: Scott: Without question, pitching is the hardest thing for people to get a feel for. The biggest ...
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| chipping | 8/15/2004 |
Q: By far the worst part of my game is chipping. I either hit it too soft and dont reach the green, or ...
A: Scott: Let's first define whether you are talking about chipping or pitching. Because chipping, I ...
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| swing trainers | 7/28/2004 |
Q: I am new to the game of golf. I am having trouble in all parts of the game. Of all the swing ...
A: Jody: My advice in none of them. Please go get professional instruction from a Class A PGA ...
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| Driving | 7/22/2004 |
Q: Hey, I asked Tim this question but and id like to try different approaches. Im 15 years old and new ...
A: How long were you on vacation Matt and what did you do (sports or physical) wise that may have ...
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| short game | 6/20/2004 |
Q: Eddie, I am a senior golfer, and not very good. I am especially trying to improve my short game, ...
A: Great questions regarding the short game. The biggest killer in the short game area is too much hand ...
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| Mental Practice | 6/8/2004 |
Q: Eddie! Having recently taken my clubs out of storage and gone out on the practice range, I need ...
A: Interesting question, but a good one. There are a few things you can do, but we all know the best ...
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| What type of clubs? | 6/1/2004 |
Q: I am new to the game and would like to by a set of clubs. I am looking at Adams Idea's or Cobra ssi. ...
A: For me to give you an honest opinion, I will need more info. How old are you, how tall, are you in ...
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| Fixing my Fade with my Driver | 5/27/2004 |
Q: Hey Eddie, It's me again. I did what you told me and it worked. I went to the driving range on ...
A: Way to go fixing your fade. I told you it works. Now the other two questions are easy. First, if ...
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| Fixing my Fade with my Driver | 5/24/2004 |
Q: I bet this is the question that you get most often? I'm a 23 yr. old from the South West Suburbs of ...
A: Hey Dan: Congrats on such fast improvement to your game. No problem helping you with this one. I ...
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| yardage markers | 4/7/2004 |
Q: Mr. Kilthau, Im a beginner golfer with what I assume to be a very basic question. The courses I ...
A: Good question! If I built my own golf course, I would not have yardage markers on it. Just like ...
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| stance | 4/2/2004 |
Q: Where to place the ball with a 3 or 5 fairway wood,in the middle, front or back of stance ?
A: To answer yourjust forward of the center of your stance. To explain it, let's talk about what every ...
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| Dear Eddie | 3/14/2004 |
Q: I use to scoop the ball with my irons but have now corrected that and when I'm on the range I always ...
A: Sorry for a late response. I was in Florida for some training and just returned this afternoon. ...
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| golf question | 3/5/2004 |
Q: hey its me and i know I have been emialing you alot but i can't get a lesson till march 20th when ...
A: I am assuming you are a right handed golfer. If you feel as though your left should is "lunging" ...
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| golf | 3/4/2004 |
Q: hey i on my swing i keep lowering my left shoulder an extreme amount which is causing me to hit low ...
A: Sam: I'm not sure I understand what you're talking about, but here is a drill to help with that. I ...
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| golf question | 3/3/2004 |
Q: Hey its me again and i ried the things you told me but now i found out more specific detail to my ...
A: Scott: Sounds like the same thing to me. Or are you hitting every shot thin? That means the ...
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| golf question | 3/2/2004 |
Q: hey i have been playing golf for a year and I am a 17 handicap i hit the ball solid and on the sweet ...
A: Check a couple of things to begin with. One, ball position. It should be forward of center. The ...
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| Driving distance | 12/19/2003 |
Q: I need some suggestions on what to look for to get better distance off of the tee. I'm a senior ...
A: Great info for me. Let me start by giving you the trend on the PGA Tour. More loft and and a more ...
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| Fade | 10/18/2003 |
Q: .Eddie..I am right handed and I have developed a prob: with my driving. When I tee off the ball ...
A: This one is simple. The two factors that influence a ball are path and clubface. If the ball ...
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| shaft kick points & how to eliminate low hooks | 9/11/2003 |
Q: Eddie, I have been playing for over 20 years and have not quite understood the difference in shaft ...
A: Sorry it has taken so long to answer. My email system was down for a while. Your problem is common ...
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