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| Subject | Date Asked |
| PGA Tour | 2/6/2012 |
| Q: I am a fit 19 year old 13 handicap. My goal is to obtain a spot playing in the PGA Tour. I currently ... A: I have an Excel file that has a workout routine you may use. I can upload it somewhere for you to ... | |
| question | 1/13/2012 |
| Q: when one hits an iron shot, one hits down on the ball, the face of the iron is supposed to pinch ... A: Yet another proof of bad instruction and people who should not be giving golf tips to others who do ... | |
| Holding the putting below the handle | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: During a put, Can a golfer grip his putter below the rubber handle and on the metal shaft of the ... A: A golfer can hold any club any way he wants, there are no rules about that, as long as you provide a ... | |
| Bunker shot | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: When playing out of a bunker, do you have to hit the sand first? Or can you make contact with the ... A: Most of the time you will be hitting the sand first on any bunker shot less than about 50 yards ... | |
| Help | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: I currently just play to a 7 handicap and i am struggling to put together a good round. It seems ... A: Wow, would I love to work with you as a student a couple of times a week if you were here. You have ... | |
| distance | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: i hit my driver fairly long(260-280yds)but am short with irons (5iron 145yds lob wedge 45 ... A: Without seeing your swing and your total ability, the only thing I can say with some certainty is ... | |
| practice balls? | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: Dathaeus I got a pack of these for my birthday. Are they of any benefit and what is the correct way ... A: How many balls are there? If you have at least 20+ yes putting of course helps, but honestly, for ... | |
| Hitting the Driver | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: Should my hands be behind the ball on impact when hittig the Driver. Thanks A: In most cases, yes the hands should be slightly behind the ball and the club head at impact. If you ... | |
| Practice, Goals, and progress. How can I become better? | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: Dathaeus, Hello, my name is Josh and I have recently become serious about my golf game. I have ... A: Ok let me start with the general first: - Best way to practice a ton and not spend too much money ... | |
| make golf my profesion | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: ! I'm a big fan of what your doing here on Allexperts.com!! My question to you is!!i got into a ... A: First I would need to know some stats in order to help you properly, and if you would oblige, I ... | |
| Swing Mechanics | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a question relating to the mechanics of my swing. I am currently a 3.1 handicap and I am ... A: I guess your pro doesnt help from remote locations? We are actually in the middle of building a web ... | |
| Drop from lateral water hazard into sand? | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: I play a hole where the right side of the hole is a water hazard bordered by a sand trap (No grass ... A: .. sorry I thought I had answered this, but no you are not allowed to make any drop in another ... | |
| How to go from Good to Great!!! | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: I've been playing golf for around 4 years just playing in saturday comps etc not really practicing ... A: There are many factors towards the answer to your question. Let me list some here quickly: - ... | |
| cut | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: When a golf player MISSES a cut what exactly does that mean? When a player MAKES a cut what exactly ... A: In my last response, if a player shot -3 or worse he would miss the cut and not be playing in the ... | |
| cut | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: When a golf player “misses a cut” what exactly does that mean? When a player “makes a cut” what ... A: In any PGA tournament and most lesser professional tournaments, they have 3-4 days of play total. ... | |
| draw pull | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: i find i draw the ball to much or sometimes it starts left and still draws or goes right and does ... A: I understand what you are asking, but first you should read some of the relevant FAQ's I have ... | |
| ball in rough | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: If a ball goes in the rough, someone told me you cannot ground club while hitting it out. Is this ... A: The only time you cannot ground the club is in a hazard, i.e., bunkers, water, or areas near water ... | |
| How to hit an iron | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: I get very frustrated with my irons as for the life of me I never hit them. I do great with my ... A: You're question really requires about a series of 5-10 hour of supervised lesson in order to correct ... | |
| shaft angle/high,low hands? | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: Hanging your arms relaxed and naturally down at address seems to be the best advice from everything ... A: If you want to visually seethe correct position I suggest you do a search on google images or go to ... | |
| hybrids | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: my shots with a hybrid club are almost always a line drive type...with no trajectory. can you help ... A: No matter what club you use, hitting the ball higher has to do with these factors: 1. Club face ... | |
| Driver loft | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: My swing speed is 90mph and I tend to slice the ball. Would a draw bias driverhelp and what loft ... A: draw/fade drivers dont help swing flaws... they are actually meant to help straight hitters work the ... | |
| swing muscles | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: Can you tell me which muscles control the swing from take away to finish. i am not asking for names ... A: If you have any followups and further questions in the future, please ask me in my more commonly ... | |
| swing muscles | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: Can you tell me which muscles control the swing from take away to finish. i am not asking for names ... A: If you have any followups and further questions in the future, please ask me in my more commonly ... | |
| Good Driver/Bad irons | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: I hit my driver very well but irons not so good. the longer the iron the more inconsistent. fairway ... A: I understand what you are asking, but first you should read some of the relevant FAQ's I have ... | |
| swing muscles | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: Can you tell me which muscles control the swing from take away to finish. i am not asking for names ... A: Actually, the golf swing uses almost every muscle in the body, and that is not just a generic ... | |
| inconsistency | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: Okay, here goes, I am a 15 handicapper, and I can not get this any lower because I lack ... A: Here are some keys and drills to consistency... hopefully there are some things here that you have ... | |
| driver loft | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: my driver loft is a 13 degree and i seem to hit it very high and lose distance. any tips, tricks or ... A: Hitting any shot high has to do with a lot of different factors, not just loft of the club face. But ... | |
| tilt vs turn | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I am a tall guy - 6'5". I tend to tilt my shoulders through rather than turning/rotating them. ... A: You should do a drill without the club, where you lineup to a target line, put your hands and ... | |
| draw or offset driver heads | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: I hit the Ping 15 stiff irons very well. I've always hit Cobra with an offset regular shaft. I'm ... A: If you use a stiff shaft for your irons, you should also be using stiff for your woods... woods on ... | |
| Role of back foot during down swing | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: Sir, I have following to ask-- 1 Do I use my back foot during downswing by "pushing" the ground and ... A: I understand EXACTLY what you are saying, and I will definitely answer your actual question, but ... | |
| lateral hazard | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: a player hits off the tee into the red stake area. takes a second ball on the tee and hits that one ... A: Once you play a ball after you deemed it out of play, you HAVE to play your second ball. HOWEVER, ... | |
| Golf Event Ideas | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: Looking for creative ideas to bring to our golf club. Something like fundraising events or some ... A: ... I would need more specifics for any real advice... but if running a tournament among not so ... | |
| Height on drives | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I use a 12 degree driver, seems like I make good contact but very rarely hit a high shot, always ... A: Hitting the proper flight has very little to do with the loft of the driver. Here is a brief list ... | |
| graphite shaft | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: Based on launch monitor tests, I have been advised that I am a "tweener", (bewteen stiff and regular ... A: .. as stated in my profile, I do not follow specific models or brands of equipment too much... that ... | |
| golf question | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: two balls are in the same bunker,first player takes his shot.the second player rakes the bunker ... A: A player who has a bunker shot yet to be hit CANNOT touch the sand with ANYTHING but his feet taking ... | |
| 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: I understand what you are asking, but first you should read some of the relevant FAQ's I have ... | |
| 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: You hands' distance from your body varies slightly club to club. With the shorter clubs, your hands ... | |
| aiming | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: When I aim for my target, should I use my both hands on the club, just my left hand, or just my ... A: This is a question more about preference than solid technique. You will not see one way suggested ... | |
| golf project | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: hey dathaeus, me and my friend are doing a science project and we want to know if doing an ... A: It depends on what class is this for, what subject, and what are the parameters the teacher wants u ... | |
| putting rules | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: What is the rule for accidently hitting the ball during your putting stroke? Thanks A: .. hitting a ball with your club or any part of your club counts as a stroke... regardless of ... | |
| Putting Stroke | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: My buddy says if your putting from off of the green it does not count as a putting stroke.I say any ... A: Although I am not certain in which golf books you may find this information, I will answer the main ... | |
| putting | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: Are there good putters who do not use a line on their ball to line up a putt from behind the ball ? ... A: I myself do not use the line on my ball to line up a putt. In fact that distracts me and makes me ... | |
| 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: I understand what you are asking, but first you should read some of the relevant FAQ's I have ... | |
| downswing | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: im having trouble with my transition from the backswing to the downswing i was wondering if you have ... A: I understand what you are asking, but first you should read some of the relevant FAQ's I have ... | |
| Improving | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: (cool name is it Greek?) I am 50. I was never big into the sport, I looked at it as a way to drink ... A: .. it was a name given to me at baptism, and seems to have religious connotations, but certainly ... | |
| 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: Bad contact us usually due to bad setup and too much bad movement during the downswing. First check ... | |
| Driver and Wood Fade | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: I'm ft 7 inches and have been playing golf for 2 years now. When i first began i struggled to hit an ... A: I understand what you are asking, but first you should read some of the relevant FAQ's I have ... | |
| driver issues | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: I am just getting back into golf after a long Canadian winter. I was a 7 handicap last year but am ... A: I would love to tell you to just give up this god forsaken game but we all know we wont. And the ... | |
| snap hooking | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I was about an 8 hdcp golfer until I hit thirty. For the past 5-6 yrs I have begun to almost always ... A: Snap hooks would result because of these top reasons: 1. Your body is working less - therefore, try ... | |
| marking ball off green | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: If you are asked to mark your ball off the green, I know you cannot clean the ball. If your ball ... A: I do not know of any written rule about that point, and it is a good one. However, as in anything ... | |
| higher shot | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a ft-5 callaway driver with a 11 degree loft. I did not think hitting low shots would ... A: I understand what you are asking, but first you should read some of the relevant FAQ's I have ... | |
| I Want to Get Good | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: I am a beginning golfer in my mid-teens. I have clubs appropriately fitted for me and an urge to get ... A: .. Wow aren't you just all set to be a golfer! I am telling you one thing... it seems you have all ... | |
| need help with my chiping | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: how do i get my ball to go high but not far. O if it helps i use a pitching wedge A: .. if you are referring to a flop shot or something like it, the key is to have a wide open club ... | |
| playing out of a bunker | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: I recently played in a local comp in the UK, the guy i was playing addressed his ball and on his ... A: You are NOT allowed to touch the bunker/sand with ANY part of your equipment before the impact zone ... | |
| Getting Better | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: Hey Dathaeus how are you? Well I just wanted to know, I'm a scratch golfer but still I think I can ... A: I understand what you are asking, but first you should read some of the relevant FAQ's I have ... | |
| knee operation | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: Does a full knee replacement curtail my golf? Have any on the Senior tour had that? Nothing else ... A: If you are a righty, a left knee replacement may hurt a bit since that is where all the torque ... | |
| chip or pitch | 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: There is no specific drill for that shot... it is basically hitting the chip cleanly with an ... | |
| my swing | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: When i swing i only go half way just to the part before i turn my wrist to make the club ... A: I understand what you are asking, but first you should read some of the relevant FAQ's I have ... | |
| strong grip | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: WHy does a strong grip promote a draw? I would think a weak grip would promote a draw since the ... A: .. ok this is why I dont like people teaching "weak" and "strong" grips... its easy for people/pros ... | |
| accuracy | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: I have been playing for about five years. I think I have peaked in terms of hitting distance (thats ... A: .. thank you for the kudos on name... and the sticker, well, not that it is a bad idea, but I doubt ... | |
| Proper hand action through impact | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a problem with flipping of the wrists through impact. I am a 14 handicap and hit a lot of ... A: I understand what you are asking, but first you should read some of the relevant FAQ's I have ... | |
| someone picked up my ball | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: please helo me out with a situation. I was playing a tournament. One of the guys from my flight ... A: It is you responsiblity to know what ball you use. No one else's. If you have any doubt, you ... | |
| Lost Ball | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: On your 3rd shot your ball is lost, after 5 minutes looking your ball is considered lost. So you ... A: You are hitting your 5th shot. Cannot drop a ball since you dont know where the ball is, or else a ... | |
| Golf | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: "Hi When i watch great players swing they all have one thing in common and thats a great upper ... A: I understand what you are asking, but first you should read some of the relevant FAQ's I have ... | |
| 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: I understand what you are asking, but first you should read some of the relevant FAQ's I have ... | |
| golf | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: Prior to the stroke the player takes three practice swings, each of which comes in contact with the ... A: A player is not allowed to touch the sand with club when they have a ball in play in that bunker. ... | |
| Driving | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: It appears the only way I can get any power behind my drives is to tee-up outside my left foot. ... A: Without seeing your swing, it can be a number of different things... one could be that you are not ... | |
| wrist hinge | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: I hit left handed (but am right handed)..my question is about the hinge in the wrist of my right ... A: .. you should not be bowing your wrist at the top of the backswing, but it is ok to be flat or ... | |
| practice schedule | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: I'm currently a 1 handicap at 15 I think I should shoot alot better by the way I strike the ball but ... A: I understand what you are asking, but first you should read some of the relevant FAQ's I have ... | |
| pull hook | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: i seem to have gotten away from pull hooking my driver as i now hit it straight but a little draw at ... A: I understand what you are asking, but first you should read some of the relevant FAQ's I have ... | |
| 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: .. yes it is true, and that is called lag in the slot. Just imagine trying to swing an axe at a ... | |
| breathing | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: I am curious about breathing in the golf swing. When a person does exercises , you are told usually ... A: Yes breathing is not discussed as much in golf, and maybe it should be. If anything, like any other ... | |
| Cleaning a Ball | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: The ball falls on a muddy drain in the rough adjacent to the green. Player strikes the ball out of ... A: Once on the green, you can clean a ball at any point until you reset the ball down on the green ... | |
| Golf Gloves | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: Hey Dathaeus. My question is ragarding golf gloves. I am looking into buying a new golf glove. Is ... A: Personally, I do not find enough difference in some gloves to validate a price difference. However, ... | |
| exercise | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: I hope you can recommend a web site or a book I can buy on amazon that i can learn stretches or ... A: ... I dont know of any books specifically for this, but you can start by reading some of my faq's ... | |
| most important 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: Here is my list for the full golf swing: 1. Dynamics at impact (direction and speed of the various ... | |
| 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: Apologies for taking so long, but anyways, that is a very good question. Footwork is one of the ... | |
| Golf Tees | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: Is it legal for me to use a tee I find on the tee box, that was not mine, or use an old broken tee ... A: It is not illegal to use a tee just because of where your obtained it. I guess if you steal it from ... | |
| 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: ... just in case you have any followups, etc., and I feel that u might, please ask me on my more ... | |
| 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: It is a combination of genetics and practice. Even with tons of stretching and playing golf, some ... | |
| 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: It may be an old grip that has become a bit slippery... when I play regularly I replace my grips at ... | |
| What do I do now? | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: I am 19 and play off 1. currently playing full time golf and resently finished a year at a golf ... A: I understand what you are asking, but first you should read some of the relevant FAQ's I have ... | |
| power in swing | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: increasing power in my swing... I'm a fourteen year old on the jv for the high school golf team and ... A: I understand what you are asking, but first you should read some of the relevant FAQ's I have ... | |
| putting | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: My question is: I say if you are on the putting surface and attempt a putt but the ball goes off the ... A: "Closest to the pin" is a term used for a contest on par 3's only. It is awarded to the person ... | |
| Golf | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: I personally have only hit around 10 golf shots in my life absolutely perfectly. These shots were ... A: Hello there and you for asking. I understand what you are asking, but first you should read some of ... | |
| backswing | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: Should you open the club face on the back swing, especiaaly with irons and hybrids? Thenks for your ... A: The face should really not be too open or closed on the backswing unless you are hitting a specialty ... | |
| golf supllies | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: But i really neeed clubs and have little money because we just moved do you know a place that ... A: When you are starting out, you do not need all 13 clubs. The most important clubs for you to ... | |
| Golf | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: Bobby jones says the hips turn immediatly throughout the backswing. Ben Hogan says the hips dont ... A: Let me give you a tip for tips: Dont ever take a swing tip from one of the worlds greatest ... | |
| Hitting short irons on the heel | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a problem hitting 9-SW. About once or twice a round I will shank it horribly. I've ... A: One of the main causes of your problem is the fact that you probably are not implementing enough ... | |
| Straighening out my longer clubs | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I don't have a handicap but I typically shoot anywhere from the upper 70s to low 90s and I am pretty ... A: I understand what you are asking, but first you should read some of the relevant FAQ's I have ... | |
| new irons | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: hey, ive been playing golf for a few years with my cavity backs.i recently purchased a set of ... A: Here are some explanations: - Your new clubs may have a different or smaller COG, so any mishit, ... | |
| Big high cut | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: I struggle with my tee ball. I generally have a high ball flight, but continue to fight a big weak ... A: I understand what you are asking, but first you should read some of the relevant FAQ's I have ... | |
| 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: First, there is no general perfect ball flight. But there is a perfect flight for the specific type ... | |
| Proper swing for Hybrid | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: When using a Hybrid...do you use the same swing as a driver or a wedge? A: A hybrid is swung much like a long iron or fairway wood. It is ok to strike with a slightly ... | |
| longer ball flight | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: I am 15 and I am having trouble with getting my ball to "float" more and gain more distance. I am ... A: I understand what you are asking, but first you should read some of the relevant FAQ's I have ... | |
| Becoming a better golfer | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: My name is Brantly. I am 21 years old and beginning to really get involved with golf. My handicap is ... A: Good job in improving your game, however allow me to reluctantly inform you of some thoughts before ... | |
| Fat Shots | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: I hit behind the ball(Fat SHOT)a few times a round.I have been given different reasons for doing ... A: I understand what you are asking, but first you should read some of the relevant FAQ's I have ... | |
| Golf | 7/5/2008 |
| Q: The ball whistled in flight and the divot was dollar bill sized pointing slightly to the right. At ... A: In order to no focus on the ball, you have to make the whole action more dynamic... that means doing ... | |
| Several questions that need to be answered please. | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: I am a 23 yr. old that has been playing golf since I was six. I have always had a couple of problems ... A: I understand what you are asking, but first you should read some of the relevant FAQ's I have ... | |
| Scooping the ball upon impact. | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a tendency to scoop or lift the ball up in the air with my irons hitting the ball very high ... A: I understand what you are asking, but first you should read some of the relevant FAQ's I have ... | |
| 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: Fred is one of the most flexible players out there... it even astounds me that he can still do that ... | |
| 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: In short, if you look at the swing purely by technical movement, for an "ideal" swing, the forward ... | |
| Sand and Pitches | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: I am getting steadily butter, but the area of my game that kill me are bunkers and short pitches, ... A: Hey there, thank you for asking. In short, bunkers: 1. Adjust the length of your backswing ... | |
| Putting and pracice | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: I am a freshman in college and hoping to turn pro after I graduate. I played in high school, and now ... A: .. as far as putting, psychologically, treat it like it is, the easiest part of the game. If you ... | |
| Putting and pracice | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: I am a freshman in college and hoping to turn pro after I graduate. I played in high school, and now ... A: Luckily, if this were any other sport, I would say pursue a "real" career. But with golf, you are ... | |
| pull/hook | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: im 6 ft 3 and i seem to be having a problem with pulling the ball, and sometimes pull hooking it. ... A: I understand what you are asking, and this ia mainly because your arms are outracing your body and ... | |
| Hitting driver higher | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: I'm a pretty good golfer, about a 5 handicap. My big struggle for me has always been my driver. I ... A: and apologies for the delay. Here are some brief tips to get you started just going by what you ... | |
| strong grip | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: i play with a very strong grip. i crush my scoring irons but anything after a 6 iron i duck hook. i ... A: .. apologies for the delay! Now a couple of things, and all of these points may not be what you ... | |
| Great golf shot, but still too high!! | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: I've reached a point where my swing is finally starting to come together...I'm lagging the club, ... A: I understand what you are asking, but first you should read some of the relevant FAQ's I have ... | |
| swing | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: i just received a golf lesson yesterday. i was chunking the ball and hitting it off the toe during ... A: Some things you can do: - Hit shots with your right hand only... your left hand will be mostly ... | |
| irons | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: I think it is time for me to get knew irons, which i had for 6 years. One thing i think i made a ... A: apologies for the late response. As far as equipment, it is impossible for anyone to give you good ... | |
| Aspects of the golf swing | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: 1.How can I "feel" where my hands are in the back swing.Let me elaborate, I don't have any sensation ... A: Hey there and apologies for the delay.... 1. Ha, very funny... I have had this problem for a while, ... | |
| Hiting the golf ball better | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: My name is Patrick Wambold and I have been golfing for about a year. I joined the golf team at my ... A: sorry for the delay... you have some typical problems that a lot of golfers have... fading/slicing ... | |
| distance | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: i am about a 12 handicap. ive recently been struggling with my game. usually i hit a 9 iron about ... A: .. The only reason what you describe can be happening is that you arenot releasing the wrist and ... | |
| Swing difference between driver and irons | 3/22/2008 |
| Q: When I make a full shoulder turn with my driver I hit the ball good. However, when I try the ... A: .. What you are stating makes sense. The bigger shoulder turn works better with woods off the tee ... | |
| Golf | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: I hit the ball really really well unlike ever before. it was a compleatly different feeling during ... A: Yes it happens a lot with imperfect golf balls, especially at the range and if your ball has a lot ... | |
| Irons | 3/4/2008 |
| Q: My brother is having a very hard time getting any distance out all of his Irons. He make good ... A: apologies for the delay, Comcast took TWO WEEKS to fix my modem!!! His issue is not with solid ... | |
| the swing | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: On a swing, do your hands suppose to lead the clubhead upon impact? If so, what is the proper way to ... A: The position between your hands and the clubface depends on the club and shot you are hitting. For ... | |
| Benchmark Drive Distance | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: I have just started golf (no handicap yet) but need to know per club what should be the average ... A: .. As far as distance goes, it is pretty subjective, and it all depends on how you hit the ball. I ... | |
| wrong score entered by marker | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: in a points handicap competition game (one for par two birdie etc.)where the marker put down the ... A: In golf, any error on a scorecard in the end is the player's responsibility for his own scorecard. ... | |
| ball impact... | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: How can i improve the ball impact?...ussually a stroke the ball very high leaving big divots ... A: Your main issue is impact position and part of the swing. You are not trapping the ball and ... | |
| Tailing/ Slicing | 1/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a problem keeping the ball in the fairway of the tee box, I have a fast swing of about ... A: Standing too far from the ball will hurt your swing more than you think. It puts all the weight on ... | |
| bounce | 12/28/2007 |
| Q: How do I determine how much bounce I need when purchasing a new wedge? A: Bounce is not a statistic someone can tell you what to get. It depends on what you want to use the ... | |
| Iron Distance | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: I'm 5ft 4 I need help on hitting my irons further. At the moment i seem to be hitting the ball ... A: You have one major flaw and that is you are hitting the ball on the upswing. That causes grounding ... | |
| Duck Hook | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: how are you doing? Today I played 27 holes of golf. The problem I had today is that about 90% of my ... A: I understand what you are asking, but first you should read some of the relevant FAQ's I have ... | |
| golf | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: I'm a 17 year old golf addict who has been playing the game for 7 months. Yesterday I shot 72 on a ... A: and apologies for the delay. First thing you have to realize is that if you want to be a PGA or ... | |
| Hybrids | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: Why is it that I (and several golf partners) tend to always draw our hybirds but not other clubs? A: .. apologies for the delay. There are many reasons for your(Please keep in mind that some of these ... | |
| Swing flaw | 10/8/2007 |
| Q: I am a 2 handicap and have developed a problem of taking the club back outside the line (which ... A: Yes you are losing your center, meaning that your center of mass is shifting too much laterally, or ... | |
| Looking for a direction to proceed in | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: I am currently serving in the United States Marine Corps. I have been playing golf for ... A: I was 29 when I moved down to FL to become a professional golfer. mY handicap then was about a 15. ... | |
| golf rules question | 9/29/2007 |
| Q: If you are playing matchplay and you mark your ball on the green a putterhead to the right/left of ... A: Yes that is a loss of hole in match play and if you are in stroke play, it is a two stroke penalty: ... | |
| Closing the club face | 9/20/2007 |
| Q: I am a tall (6'3") high handicapper and so have no expectation of hitting a great (or even good) ... A: I understand what you are asking, but first you should read some of the relevant FAQ's I have ... | |
| low hooks or high pushes with the driver | 9/16/2007 |
| Q: Up until recently I have hit my driver pretty consistently. Then about three weeks ago I started ... A: I understand what you are asking, but first you should read some of the relevant FAQ's I have ... | |
| tiger | 9/15/2007 |
| Q: do you know how fast tiger wood's swing speed is? i hard 120 mph... but i am not so sure... my ... A: Tiger's swing speed varies depending on the shot he needs at the time. Even with the driver, his ... | |
| Graphite shaft vs Steel shaft | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: While using 7 iron with Graphite shat and with Steel shaft, which will cover more diatnce ? A: sorry for the delay. Distance has very little to do with the shaft material. More important is the ... | |
| immovable obstruction | 9/1/2007 |
| Q: can you give the definition of a imbedded ball. EG does a ball which when lifted has a circular ... A: Embedded means it has to have made an indentation into the ground... the grass is not the ground. ... | |
| immovable obstruction | 9/1/2007 |
| Q: We have a large retaining wall 10 yards from the side of a fairway. It is made up of stone blocks ... A: I would say no unless it is temporary. You can treat that like a large rock. if it can be moved ... | |
| slicing | 8/11/2007 |
| Q: i'll be quick. i am left handed 59yrs. 2 handycap on a slope 136. my wedges are great but 7 iron ... A: I understand what you are asking, but first you should read some of the relevant FAQ's I have ... | |
| Iron Selection | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: I have been playing golf for several years now and am a very high handicapper. I have decided to ... A: As far the irons themselves, its all personal preference, nothing beats your trying them out on the ... | |
| 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 understand what you are asking, but first you should read some of the relevant FAQ's I have ... | |
| 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: I understand what you are asking, but please keep in mind, unless I have been working with you for ... | |
| how to take my game to the next level | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: My name is Justin and I am 16 years old. Within a year I would like to compete in a few amuater ... A: I understand what you are asking, and using a trainer is a good idea, but not necessary. As far as ... | |
| clubs | 7/18/2007 |
| Q: I am just starting out with golf, and was wondering what is a good starter set to begin with. I ... A: Edwin Watts, if you have one near you, has a nice club fitting service. If they do not sell a set ... | |
| divot help | 7/16/2007 |
| Q: I have recently started playing golf, my game had started to improve and I was getting consistent ... A: There are several factors that make you hit the ball fat. They can be early release, dipping the ... | |
| Improving Swing | 7/7/2007 |
| Q: Are there any good videos or sites that can show proper techniques on swinging the club back fully? ... A: There are tons of videos out there you can watch, let alone watch tournaments on TV, where almost ... | |
| golf clubs | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: well im having trouble picking a club.i was going to buy a driver that is 520cc but than i walked to ... A: Bigger clubheads do help amateurs hit the ball a little better, maybe a little farther on off center ... | |
| 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: Yes, I think from what you told me so far, you are correct in that if your ball flight is high and ... | |
| Long thumb and short thumb | 6/24/2007 |
| Q: I am 73 years old and have played golf for 60 years, currently a 7 handicap and have been as low as ... A: I understand exactly what you are asking and let me tell you the facts. #1, there are more pros out ... | |
| Drive question | 6/18/2007 |
| Q: I'm about a 15 handicap, but had to take 9 months off due to my first year of law school. Of ... A: I will give you the most likely solution for your errors and hopefully you will recognize or relate ... | |
| Workout | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: I am currently a 1 handicap and I am 15 years old. Also I go to the driving range a lot but some ... A: Nice to see such a good player at a young age. Anyway, I will ask you to first read some FAQ's on ... | |
| Help with lingering and chronic swing problems? | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: My name is Shahid and I'm left-handed. I have been playing golf for about 5 years and for as long ... A: 3.5 knuckles??? That is a very srong grip. Neutral you would be able to see about two, weak you ... | |
| Distance gap between groups of clubs | 5/15/2007 |
| Q: I hit about 175 yards with 4 Hybrid (graphite) and 150 with 5 Iron (steel), and I have 4 wedges, so ... A: This is a good question, and it is a matter of equipment and skill. Here is a brief list of ... | |
| Early hip release | 5/14/2007 |
| Q: I am writing to ask your advice regarding releasing my hips too early in the downswing. It is ... A: While reading your question I thought you were a boy or young man, but when I read your sign off ... | |
| different way of playing | 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: This is a interesting question and I would like for you to listen carefully. 90% of what you feel ... | |
| cutting across the ball | 5/11/2007 |
| Q: I have been playing golf ever since i was 8, i am 25 now. in highschool i was a 4 handicap my junior ... A: I read about your email reply, however I would like to keep it through this web site and ... | |
| drivers | 4/11/2007 |
| Q: I am new to the game of golf and have a h/cap of 21 and struggle using my driver. I currently have ... A: busy season! The type of driver, once you have invested in a "modern" one of at least 420 cc, will ... | |
| 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: Imparting backspin takes a lot of qualities to make it happen. And clean grooves are one of them, ... | |
| club | 1/30/2007 |
| Q: what club should be in my bag/ and how mean. which ball do like if i start to use yellow balls A: .. The type of clubs you use are mainly personal preferance and depends on your ability and build. ... | |
| height of a shot. | 1/26/2007 |
| Q: .. i was curious to find out how high does the typical golf shot fly in feet? example... from ... A: .. someone with a very high clubhead speed like Tiger could hit a ball up to 100+ feet in the air. ... | |
| Consistency | 1/10/2007 |
| Q: I hit some godd shots golfing, but then I come right back and top my second shot. I really hate it ... A: and apologies for the late reply, but I am here now... The issues you are asking about are ... | |
| 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: I will go over some brief answers here and then I will let you know where to find me if you need any ... | |
| Driver problems!! | 11/21/2006 |
| Q: For some reason I am always hitting the ball to the left with no trajectory. I was wondering if my ... A: Before I even attempt to help you, I think you should read my FAQ on the causes for certain ball ... | |
| 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: There could be many different reasons for your question here, and it would be near impossible to ... | |
| Weight Shift Timing & Power | 11/18/2006 |
| Q: I am a 61 year old golfer, index of 14, mostly as a result of being short and relatively ... A: I have produced a detailed FAQ just for you on weight shift on my other web site, Answerway.com. ... | |
| Problem with Driver | 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: Amazingly enough, both of your problems are very simple to correct. The first one has to do with ... | |
| swing tips | 10/23/2006 |
| Q: I am having trouble hitting my titleist 735CM irons. All my shots hook to the left. It feels like i ... A: There are many reasons this could be happening. First, solid shots have nothing to do with bad ball ... | |
| power and consistency. | 10/4/2006 |
| Q: how do i get more power and consistency on my iron shots? also how do i create more backspin on ... A: Your first question is too general for a direct response. Some keys are proper lag on the ... | |
| strong grip | 9/27/2006 |
| Q: I AM A LEFT HANDED GUY, EXCEPT FOR GOLF, BASEBALL AND HOCKEY I SWING RIGHTY. I HAVE VERY WIDE ... A: There are many things you can do to prevent a hook... besides changing the grip, which I dont think ... | |
| lvlvsrf@yahoo.com | 9/26/2006 |
| Q: i just bought a classic ping orange eye iron set 3-W, can you tell me the loft degree's on these ... A: Every club has different specs depending on how you ordered them and from where. It is best you ... | |
| over rotation of hips and hanging back | 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: and apologies for the late reply, but I am here now... I understand the problem you are having, and ... | |
| Golf club components | 9/1/2006 |
| Q: I have a small shop in Missouri and need to know how I can find a wide range of knockoff clubs for ... A: .. There used to be an online retailer named chipshot.com who sold tons of knockoffs... I dont know ... | |
| Pusing the ball | 8/28/2006 |
| Q: I seem to drive the ball approximately 225-230yrds but my problem is that I push the ball and always ... A: If the ball is pushed severly, that simply means that youa re coming way from the inside and getting ... | |
| 30 feet in and closer | 8/26/2006 |
| Q: Hey Dathaeus: Me again. Being a guy that misses alot of greens in regulation. I have a lot of shots ... A: Hey there... as I stated previously, I will answer the questions on Answerway.com, where you have ... | |
| HOW TO PRACTICE EFFECTIVELY ON THE PRACTIC RANGE | 8/23/2006 |
| Q: I am a senior golfer. I would say that overall my ball striking is ok. However, I can't seem to hit ... A: As far as increasing driver distance, there are some keys you should follow. Please go to my other ... | |
| 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: .. Everything you tell me makes sense except for one thing... that 250 yard 5 iron off the tee. ... | |
| my swing | 7/26/2006 |
| Q: People have told me you should have the same swing with your irons and your driver, i don't. ... A: It is somewhat true that the same swing should apply to all the clubs. However, what is the same is ... | |
| driver power | 7/2/2006 |
| Q: i recently had my swing analyzed by a reputable clubmaker on his computer here in palm desert ca. I ... A: Apologies for the late response, but I have had trouble with my local phone service and thus, DSL, ... | |
| Driving the Ball | 7/1/2006 |
| Q: I have a #1 driver which is about 15 years old and is the smaller head with 10.5 loft. I can hit a ... A: Apologies for the late response, but I have had trouble with my local phone service and thus, DSL, ... | |
| golf help | 6/25/2006 |
| Q: I am 17 years old and currently a 6 handicap. But i have dropped from a 4 handicap over a couple ... A: To address your questions simply, first, as far as straight ball striking, you may be trying too ... | |
| golf swing | 5/26/2006 |
| Q: I think your advice will be very helpful. I can typically hit my 9 iron about 140 yards, and I'm ... A: .. sometimes it helps to simply visualize hitting your 9 iron even when you are hitting an 8 or 7 or ... | |
| Lob wedg4e | 5/25/2006 |
| Q: How to hit a lob wedge and what is the max distance for a female txs dee A: Lob wedges, or 60 degree wedges, are typically hit from 50-60 yards on a "full" swing. I say "full" ... | |
| golf swing | 5/25/2006 |
| Q: I have been playing golf since the second grade, and I'm now 30yrs old. I have always been a ... A: Ok lets briefly go over the power sources in a golf swing from top to bottom. Impact, shoulder ... | |
| High launch angle | 5/22/2006 |
| Q: I have noticed that when I hit balls they head towards the moon but don't get very far. I am 6' 5" ... A: Taller player do tend to have steeper angles into the impact zone, but it also has to do with how ... | |
| golf swing | 5/1/2006 |
| Q: I am 55 years old,have been playing for 15 years, and have a 10 handicap. I use calloway graphite ... A: I understand your problem, but that does not necessarily mean I can tell you the correct fix for it ... | |
| new driver | 4/16/2006 |
| Q: I am in the market for a new ti460 cleveland launcher and do not know whether to get a 9.5 or 10.5 ... A: First, my advice is to stick with the 9.5 degree stiff due to your swing speed and also the fact ... | |
| ball and clubhead speeds | 3/29/2006 |
| Q: Do you know where we can get average speeds for men and women / irons and woods / clubhead and ball ... A: Here are some sites that will get you started. If you need any more followups or advice, go to ... | |
| Fairway Woods | 3/22/2006 |
| Q: Dathaeus, I have Cobra SZ 3,5,& 7 fairway woods. I am having trouble making solid contact. Do you ... A: Off the tee you may think about hitting woods as more of a sweeping motion. However, especially ... | |
| IRONS | 3/21/2006 |
| Q: PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME OUT WHY DO ALL MY IRON SHOTS GO TO THE LEFT.... BUT MY DRIVES GO STRAIGHT ... A: From the information you have provided me I can provide only a limited answer. The msot likely ... | |
| open shoulders | 3/12/2006 |
| Q: sometimes at address I notice that my shoulders are opened. I am a big barreled chested guy so ... A: For almost any player, having your shoulders preset to open whle hitting a full shot would be ... | |
| open club face | 2/27/2006 |
| Q: I have studied my swing until I have gone stir crazy. Here is what I know - My clubface (especially ... A: It would really help if I could take a look at your swing. I can partially tell what the problem ... | |
| right equipment | 2/16/2006 |
| Q: I am a high single digit handicap, completely self taught. I have been playing golf for about five ... A: As far as drawing the ball, the concept is the same whether it is a SW or driver. In order to make ... | |
| golf clubs | 2/15/2006 |
| Q: what is the difference between flexes in graphite shafts? A: The flex in shafts is one of the most important components to any golfer's equipment, but is often ... | |
| Driver loft in this particular case | 12/18/2005 |
| Q: Yes, have a 325 KZG driver with a 10.5 degree head and a G.D. Y-s 6 Reg shaft. Want to build a new ... A: With your swing speed and typical distance, 10.5 is still the way to go. Just remember, PGA pros ... | |
| Bad slice. | 12/16/2005 |
| Q: I have been golfing for about a year and a half now, and have developed a hard slice off of my ... A: .. I have tons of tips on this topic, as it is one of the most commonly asked questions... I have a ... | |
| natural golf | 11/22/2005 |
| Q: Would you ever recommend natural golf ( based on Mo Norman's swing ) ? What kind of swinger might ... A: I have produced a FAQ specifically for Natural Golf for you at Answerway.com where I participate as ... | |
| golf club set | 11/17/2005 |
| Q: I am looking to purchase a starter set and came across the Wilson 1200 System 45, the Wilson ... A: If you are about a 15 handicap or more, yes it is suggested that you use a cavity back styled clubs. ... | |
| Golf grip - reverse hand position | 11/17/2005 |
| Q: I play right handed, but when I grip the club, my left hand is lower than my right (as opposed to ... A: It is really only acceptable if you use it for putting and chipping. The reason is that with that ... | |
| Ball Striking | 10/31/2005 |
| Q: I have played enough golf to know that I am a very inconsistent ball striker. I play pretty well ... A: Hitting solidly off softer ground is always more of a challenge than hard ground because contact has ... | |
| golf | 10/29/2005 |
| Q: when driving of the tee. why does the ball seem to go right. A: If the ball goes right from the very start and goes straight right, that is called a push, and is ... | |
| Hitting With My Irons | 9/16/2005 |
| Q: My name is Trey Bebout and I am 14 years old and have been playing golf for about 4 months now I can ... A: . first I will need more information to help you. I need to know: 1 - How far do you hit a good ... | |
| Divot first | 8/31/2005 |
| Q: I am a 17 handicap lefty, I always hit ground first with all my irons.Is there a drill or an ... A: .. that is a common problems, and here are some causes first: - you are casting or releasing your ... | |
| High School Golf Coaching | 8/24/2005 |
| Q: I just became the golf coach (by default)of a high school team. I have never coached golf before, ... A: and thanks for asking. I have written up a special FAQ just for you. Please go read it at ... | |
| mental side of the game | 8/20/2005 |
| Q: hey im a 25 hanicapper at the age of 13 and i am soon to be going into my first tournament and im ... A: Hey there... congratulations on playing tournaments! It should be a thrill to play any competition ... | |
| 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: Hey there and thanks for asking. Judging from your question and content, it seems like you know a ... | |
| Learning how to play golf | 8/12/2005 |
| Q: My name is Greg Ward, and I am very interested in learning how to play golf. Next spring I plan on ... A: I have an archive of FAQ's and just added a new FAQ on golf books just for you. Please go to ... | |
| hitting utility woods | 6/10/2005 |
| Q: I've got a Callaway Heavenwood that I am having trouble hitting straight. I don't know if I should ... A: Using a utility wood mostly depends on the lie and type of shot you are trying to hit. If you have ... | |
| Fat shots | 6/6/2005 |
| Q: I am sometimes hitting fat shots, sometimes even 10" behind the ball. I'm normally worse on longer ... A: I have created a FAQ in my other web site espeically for you, since this is a common problem. ... | |
| Swing length | 5/15/2005 |
| Q: I have worked hard the last few years to tighten up my swing. I had a move where I would get to a ... A: This mental part of golf is of course, one of the most crucial, and difficult part to master. The ... | |
| Help Quick! | 5/14/2005 |
| Q: Hey, I'm a senior from South Dakota. I have our regional golf meet on Monday and i really need help ... A: Hey there... ok normally I would be more than willing to help you with the problem, in making you ... | |
| Consistency | 5/13/2005 |
| Q: Like the many golfers, the driver is my worst enemy. I have no consistency....sometimes a pull ... A: .. it seems you are a decent player, therefore you do not have to take the driver out of your bag. ... | |
| wayward driver | 5/11/2005 |
| Q: i tried to sign up at answerway.com but it would accept my info. any way, hopefuly you get this ... A: .. if you have trouble signing up at Answerway.com, just send them a feedback and tell them what ... | |
| older golfer-power loss | 4/24/2005 |
| Q: I turned 58 this spring. As expected, 300 yard drives for me are becoming less common, although I ... A: .. no, it is NEVER the time to quit, so that is not an option.... I specifically created a FAQ ... | |
| My Golf Swing | 4/11/2005 |
| Q: Whenever I tee off, and hit with a fairway wood, it always slices to the right. How can I cure this? A: This is one of the most common problems in golf. I have an extensive FAQ in this other web site I ... | |
| Long Irons | 3/19/2005 |
| Q: Why is it that I can 6 thru PW consistent but 3, 4 and 5 iron are low and short? I can hit my 6iron ... A: .. that is a great question, and I formulated detailed FAQ to help you and any others who may ask ... | |
| Grip size..? | 3/14/2005 |
| Q: I am considering changing grips as the ones which came as standard (taylormades) feel too thin, both ... A: .. grip size is important because golf is a game of feel and control. The diameter that your ... | |
| do you think that the technology... | 3/1/2005 |
| Q: do you think that the technology in the game has taken the competitiveness out of the game of golf? ... A: Please check my last FAQ I created for you at my golf FAQ's page at my other web site, ... | |
| fairway metals | 2/18/2005 |
| Q: In recent years I am having difficulty getting my fairway metals up in the air. I am 48, right ... A: .. well, I would say a nice 90 degree shank to the right may give you a run for your money. But ... | |
| fitness programs | 2/17/2005 |
| Q: I am young and in good physical shape but was looking for advice on what is believed to be an ... A: .. there are tons of different workout routines for golf. It depends on your emphasis. They can ... | |
| Swing Transition | 2/12/2005 |
| Q: I have been playing golf about five years and feel like I'm making good progress. It seems the ... A: .. glad to see someone who is working so hard at their game, and thank you for your compliments! ... | |
| golf slices | 1/18/2005 |
| Q: How do I correct a slice? A: This is of course one of the most common problems asked of in golf. I have extensive material on ... | |
| Big Man Pull Hook | 12/21/2004 |
| Q: 10 years ago I was a 10 handicap and weighed 260. Now I weigh 340 and still shoot in the mid 80s ... A: Thius is most likely due to the fact that the added weight and bulk around your upper body has ... | |
| a very high ball flight from driver | 10/17/2004 |
| Q: i use a 400 sz king cobra driver and when i hit it, I hit it very high. I lose distance because the ... A: .. I have a public FAQ in another great website where you can read up all the tips and then also ask ... | |
| grip | 8/14/2004 |
| Q: I am told you should be able to see your 3 knuckles at address on your left hand. Is this true? And ... A: .. seeing three knuckles is basically more towards a strong grip, so that is fine if you tend to ... | |
| Push, fade, slice | 7/13/2004 |
| Q: I play to a handicap of 12 and am a consistent golfer. By that I mean I can go for some time ... A: There are many reasons this can happen, and it can be all of the above for you there. So first, ... | |
| Long Irons | 7/1/2004 |
| Q: I am pretty happy with the way I hit my driver and PW-6 iron. I feel pretty confident with them. ... A: I have been moving and have no internet access yet. I will answer you as soon as I get it up and ... | |
| Driving distances | 6/22/2004 |
| Q: I'm a regular golfer (12 handicap)and would really like to improve the distance of my drive. Most ... A: .. Wow, a 12 handicap and you only drive the ball 200 yards, that is not bad as far as the rest of ... | |
| hittin with irons | 6/20/2004 |
| Q: When i hit my irons 2-7 i allways hit the top of the ball how can i get where im staying under the ... A: Your problem is not that you are not "getting under the ball," it is that your club is not on a ... | |
| hitting tee shots farther | 5/18/2004 |
| Q: I just want to know how to hit tee shots further - involving tee placement, swing mechanics, hand ... A: ... Apologies for taking so long, been away from the pc for a few days.... Please read my FAQ's on ... | |
| My Driver | 4/27/2004 |
| Q: How can i hit my driver higher? It is a 10 degree driver and every time i hit it, it goes about 10 ... A: There could be tens if things that you can try to hit the ball higher with the driver. I will give ... | |
| Chipping | 4/24/2004 |
| Q: Everybody -- and I mean everybody says that one should minimize air time and get the ball rolling on ... A: I will give you a brief answer here and if you would like ANY followup or clarification, please ask ... | |
| Driving | 3/15/2004 |
| Q: I seem to have to hold my long-irons, woods & driver above the ball ALL THE TIME, or I hit the ... A: Allow me to give you a quick summary here, and if you would like to ask any further questions, ... | |
| 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 would love to help you, but I have to ask you again to read my answer in another form, since I ... | |
| goldf | 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: ... I would love to help you, but I have to ask you to read my answer in another form, since I do ... | |
| how to hit a lower flight | 3/4/2004 |
| Q: i wnat to hit the ball a bit lower...I am a 2 handicap, 41 years old, 6ft tall, 220 lbs and have ... A: Many experts and I have moved to a new web site that offers many more features for such questions as ... | |
| 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: .. please refer bac to my last answer for all followups thank you..... I would also need more ... | |
| golf question | 3/2/2004 |
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Dathaeus
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Expertise
If you want to become a better golfer at any level, feel free to ask me. This may involve hitting with more power, consistency, maintaining effective practice sessions, and learn swing mechanics, etc... I do not study much about the technical aspects of golf equipment and it is hard to suggest the right equipment for you without knowing your game. I would suggest you go demo a few clubs and read up on reviews from various web sites for that, and when you have narrowed down your choice, then I will be glad to help you choose. So if you want to play better golf and need online instruction, I can answer to your satisfaction. Feel free to also post up a video as many others are already doing and I will be glad to take a look as well... just remember to take the front and side views, and include information about the club you are using and your distance hit with that club.
Experience
I have studied the game for years, and I would love to share my knowledge of basically making anyone out there play better golf. I am pretty much self taught and have dissected the game thoroughly and hope to turn pro someday. Having started the game later in my life compared to most pros gives me a unique perspective on the game and its psychology. So if you are just as adamant about improving your game to new heights, ask me and I will help you.
Now also answering more questions at www.Answerway.com
Education/Credentials
Horace Mann School, NYC
Carnegie Mellon/Manhattan College/Boston University - B.S. Mechanical Engineering
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