| Subject | Date Asked |
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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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: Let me give you a tip for tips: Dont ever take a swing tip from one of the worlds greatest ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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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: First, there is no general perfect ball flight. But there is a perfect flight for the specific type ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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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: In order to no focus on the ball, you have to make the whole action more dynamic... that means doing ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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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: Fred is one of the most flexible players out there... it even astounds me that he can still do that ...
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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: In short, if you look at the swing purely by technical movement, for an "ideal" swing, the forward ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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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 understand what you are asking, but first you should read some of the relevant FAQ's I have ...
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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: I understand what you are asking, but please keep in mind, unless I have been working with you for ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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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: Yes, I think from what you told me so far, you are correct in that if your ball flight is high and ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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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: Imparting backspin takes a lot of qualities to make it happen. And clean grooves are one of them, ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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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: I will go over some brief answers here and then I will let you know where to find me if you need any ...
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| 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 ...
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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: There could be many different reasons for your question here, and it would be near impossible to ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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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: .. Everything you tell me makes sense except for one thing... that 250 yard 5 iron off the tee. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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" ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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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: Hey there and thanks for asking. Judging from your question and content, it seems like you know a ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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! ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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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 would love to help you, but I have to ask you again to read my answer in another form, since I ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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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: .. please refer bac to my last answer for all followups thank you..... I would also need more ...
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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: I just noticed this email (sorry I am a bit backed up) and realized maybe I did not even answer this ...
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| Trouble Getting My Hands Above My Head at the Top | 2/29/2004 |
Q: I'm 16 years old and have been playing golf for as long as I can remember. For some reason, I've ...
A: Before I answer your question, please note that many of the experts and I have moved to another web ...
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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: ... from all the information you have provided for me, it seems there can be a few factors for your ...
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| How to hit a 3 wood 13 degree | 11/19/2003 |
Q: I used to use a 15 degree 3 wood with my game and was able to hit it about 210 yards or so off a ...
A: Before I answer, please note that many experts and I have joined a new website called Answerway.com ...
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