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| Broke a record for par quantity | 11/18/2009 |
Q: I had 6 pars in 9 holes last Friday. Was +2 at the 8th hole (unfortunately, I hit a tree and ended ...
A: Lou: I'll look into the Excels. I'm using only 2 at present; a 17 and 19 degree. Been thinking of ...
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| Wrong Ball | 10/24/2009 |
Q: After teeing a ball out of bounds I took a provisional ball indicating its type and markings. The ...
A: Alan: As unfortunate as the circumstance was, you were correct in assessing yourself a two-stroke ...
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| irons go to left what is my swing doing | 10/10/2009 |
Q: i play on Sunday love the game him 50 have not played in about six years started again to fall in ...
A: Scott: There are several physical factors influencing the direction a ball goes as well as any ...
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| Heeded your wedge comment | 10/7/2009 |
Q: I was doing a practice session at Adm Baker this AM with my wedges. I decided to take the 64 deg ...
A: No reason not to carry both drivers if you have the room. J.C. Goosey, a former tour player and ...
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| Progress and a challenge | 10/5/2009 |
Q: I played last week at my fave exec course (par 34 - 2.2Kyd) and did rather well with the "8 club ...
A: Lou, thanks for the update. It sounds like you're still on track for continued improvement. If ...
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| TEE MARKERS | 10/2/2009 |
Q: BEFORE TEEING OFF ON A TEE WHERE THE WHITE AND BLUE MARKERS WERE PLACED BACK TO BACK, MY OPPONENT ...
A: The penalty for what you describe is: Match Play: Loss of Hole – Stroke Play: 2 Stroke Penalty ...
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| golf swing | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I have emailed you before and had great feedback which has helped me a lot thankyou. However, I ...
A: Matt: I haven't heard of this specifically but am not surprised. I naturally take a small divot ...
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| Ping clubs China | 9/25/2009 |
Q: Are the Ping clubs offered from China authentic?
A: Don: No they are not. They are clones. Allow me to give you a link to an article that may say ...
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| Desperate for distance. | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I am desperate for distance. With my 52 wedge I can be close to the pin up to 65 yds., swinging ...
A: Welcome to the universal quest for more distance! Distance is a product of clubhead speed and ...
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| A BED IN A GOLF GAME | 9/10/2009 |
Q: John, The question with the bed in Golf games is still unanswered, both in All Experts and in the ...
A: Yiangos: I thought I would give this one last shot before I gave up. Here's a copy of what and who ...
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| Intentional Moving of Loose Impediment in Hazard | 9/1/2009 |
Q: An opponent in a stroke play event asked his opponents if he could move a broken tree (about 8"-12" ...
A: Gary: I think you'll find that proceeding based upon the opinion of another player is like getting ...
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| Intentional Moving of Loose Impediment in Hazard | 9/1/2009 |
Q: An opponent in a stroke play event asked his opponents if he could move a broken tree (about 8"-12" ...
A: Right or wrong, the ruling given by the committee stands once the competition is closed (results ...
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| animal footprints in bunkers | 8/29/2009 |
Q: what happends if my ball comes to rest in a animal footprint,in a bunker,or a human footprint,
A: I'm sorry to have to tell you, you get no relief from either human or animal foot prints in bunkers. ...
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| Immovable Obstruction | 8/24/2009 |
Q: During a recent match a debate arouse about a ruling. Your help would be appreciated. On my 2nd ...
A: Your friends are right; you don't get relief from any obstruction unless it is within the course ...
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| Backspin | 8/21/2009 |
Q: When i watch the pga tour on tv i see players hit bals that land on the green and sometimes have 10 ...
A: Four things determine the amount the ball backs up when it hits the green, angle of attack, green ...
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| Golf Adress | 8/21/2009 |
Q: I have a prostaff set and a 60 degree lob wedge. I was wondering how far away my hands should be ...
A: Hey Luke: I'm thinking you're the same Luke I just answered a question for and the answer to this ...
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| marking ball on green | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I have a question to ask you,should we always mark our golf ball when we are on the green?
A: Alfred: You don't have to mark your ball unless someone requests that you do. The serious golfers ...
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| Thailand Senior PGA | 8/18/2009 |
Q: Are PGA's run independently, or is there a governing body that polices PGA Policy? I ask this ...
A: PGA organizations are independent of one another. There's but an extremely loose connection between ...
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| Thailand Senior PGA | 8/17/2009 |
Q: The Thai Senior PGA charge 5,000 Baht for Thai's and 15,000 Baht for foreigners to enter their Q ...
A: I visited the site and could find no explanation for the difference. I can only guess it's to ...
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| aiming | 8/16/2009 |
Q: When I aim my club down the target line, should I have both hands on the club, just my right hand, ...
A: The important thing here is to approach all shots with the same pre-shot routine. This will serve ...
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| Practice Schedule | 8/16/2009 |
Q: During the summer I have all day every day to practice so I could fit a ton of practice in. I am ...
A: Your practice sessions should be guided by your performance trends. I would suggest tracking those ...
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| provisional ball | 8/14/2009 |
Q: if i need to play a provisional tee ball because i might not be able to find my original ball, what ...
A: Kevin: You add a penalty stroke and count the stroke played with the provisional ball. For ...
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| Ball Marker Size | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I use a Sacagawea coin (1.04 inches diameter) as a ball marker. My playing partner claims it is not ...
A: Stephen: The answer to your question is no, there is not a size limitation to a ball marker. For ...
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| SCOTLAND 1922 BED | 8/5/2009 |
Q: In 1922 in Scotland, in some Golf Games a bed was there. Why? What was it doing? ANSWER: Yiangos: ...
A: If you could provide a picture or a link to the picture you're referring to, I would appreciate it. ...
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| ground balls | 7/29/2009 |
Q: what is the reason i hit ground balls all the time i just don't understand what im doing wrong. If ...
A: The when of cocking your wrists is not as important as how much. As to how much, when your arms are ...
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| flag | 7/26/2009 |
Q: can the flag be within 2 meter to the edger of the green
A: The answer is yes but not recommended unless the green is quite small. The following quote, taken ...
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| ground balls | 7/23/2009 |
Q: what is the reason i hit ground balls all the time i just don't understand what im doing wrong. If ...
A: If you're hitting grounders it means the club is on an upward path when it makes contact with the ...
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| downswing | 7/23/2009 |
Q: im having trouble with my transition from the backswing to the downswing i was wondering if you have ...
A: The lower body should initiate the downswing and in order for that to happen, you must be balanced. ...
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| Hanging Back on Right Side | 7/22/2009 |
Q: The website is making me start a new question for the hanging question. I took a lesson and ball ...
A: Brian: The left leg should not straighten until contact is made. Otherwise, the straightening will ...
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| card-off | 7/21/2009 |
Q: I belong to a local ladies golf club and ties are handled by a card-off. What is the correct way to ...
A: Cindy: In the absence of the latest USGA handbooks on the subject, I can only offer you my opinion ...
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| tee markers | 7/20/2009 |
Q: Is there any guideline for age as to golfing from black,blue,white,gold,green and red tee markers on ...
A: Age has no bearing on which tees should be played. Some courses I've seen have guidelines based ...
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| SCOTLAND 1922 BED | 7/17/2009 |
Q: In 1922 in Scotland, in some Golf Games a bed was there. Why? What was it doing?
A: Yiangos: AllExperts has informed me this question is unanswered. I'll repeat my answer as it seems ...
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| nike sasquatch 2 3 fairway wood | 7/13/2009 |
Q: i love the shaft thats in the Nike Sasquatch 2 3 fairway wood it says its a diamana Mitsubishi ...
A: David: It seems there are 3 shafts, a white board, blue board and red board. Not knowing what you ...
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| Hanging Back on my right side | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I video taped myself and found that some good and bad. Hard to describe but you know Tigers move ...
A: Glad to hear it Brian. Just as your old swing was a product of your old setup, your swing will ...
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| Hanging Back on my right side | 6/17/2009 |
Q: I video taped myself and found that some good and bad. Hard to describe but you know Tigers move ...
A: I don't know that that won't work as long as you end up on the balls of the feet to start the swing. ...
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| Hanging Back on my right side | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I video taped myself and found that some good and bad. Hard to describe but you know Tigers move ...
A: Brian: Take another look at your video with special notice to your foot and leg work. Does your ...
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| card not handed in | 6/14/2009 |
Q: I played in a golf competition today and thought I was due for a prize of at least 3rd I had 32 ...
A: The player is responsible for his/her own scorecard; insofar as its accuracy, the inclusion of two ...
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| Water hazard and 27.1 or 27.2 | 6/12/2009 |
Q: I have read your response to prior questions and there still reamains some confusion. You state ...
A: Perhaps I didn't make myself clear; one of the options for the water hazard situation is to invoke ...
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| getting less spin on a driver. | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I am using a g10 driver,and i am hitting it well, but i put too much spin on the ball. i was advised ...
A: The first thing I would do is to have someone check to see if the club is descending at impact. If ...
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| Ball bounces back in to water after going over water hazard | 6/4/2009 |
Q: I guess I not understanding other similar questions, so can you help me out? A friend and I were ...
A: From your description of the water hazard, I'm assuming it is a regular hazard marked with yellow ...
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| weight shift and staying behind ball | 6/1/2009 |
Q: I have trouble getting my weight transferred over to my right side (righty)going back and up. ...
A: Jim: I’ve clipped your setup position from your video and have added lines to point out a couple ...
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| weight shift and staying behind ball | 6/1/2009 |
Q: I have trouble getting my weight transferred over to my right side (righty)going back and up. ...
A: Your problems are not at all unusual and you're describing parts of a reverse pivot. Let me start ...
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| Golf Rule | 5/31/2009 |
Q: Ladies golf event. One lady scores what she thinks is a 10 on a hole. No one says a word, the score ...
A: Anna: Given this clarification, I will stand by me original answer. The competition would ...
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| Golf Rule | 5/31/2009 |
Q: Ladies golf event. One lady scores what she thinks is a 10 on a hole. No one says a word, the score ...
A: In my opinion, because the "10 shooter" was not aware that she had not intentionally posted and ...
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| help | 5/18/2009 |
Q: I am a senior at colegio bolivar in cali Colombia, and i have played golf for a long time now. For ...
A: Juan: Good luck with your project and your golf game. If you ever get to central Florida, let me ...
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| Driver Loft | 5/6/2009 |
Q: Mr. Brott; My clubs are all Adams, except for my putter. I have found that I really like Adams, ...
A: I don't really think an 11.5 would be easier to hit than a 10.5. The 11.5 may go slightly shorter ...
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| Rule 28 (c) | 4/26/2009 |
Q: A player declares his ball unplayable and invokes Rule 28 (c). Does the player require to use the ...
A: The answer is no, the player is not required to use the club he used to measure relief. That's why ...
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| wrist pain | 4/25/2009 |
Q: i stated golfing the summer of 2008 and i have become pretty good. i practice every day and about 3 ...
A: Emily - I've tried the bracelets myself and didn't get much help. I've talked to people who swear by ...
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| wrist pain | 4/24/2009 |
Q: i stated golfing the summer of 2008 and i have become pretty good. i practice every day and about 3 ...
A: That's a good question Emily. If I'm right as to the cause of your pain, and you make the changes I ...
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| wrist pain | 4/23/2009 |
Q: i stated golfing the summer of 2008 and i have become pretty good. i practice every day and about 3 ...
A: I'm sorry to hear of your pain. Most golfers experience some sort of pain at some point in their ...
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| Lateral water hazard | 4/22/2009 |
Q: My ball game to rest in a small dried up pond with red stakes indicating a lateral water hazard. The ...
A: Daniel: Unfortunately, neither of you is correct. First of all, a ball cannot be declared ...
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| ball-marker | 4/19/2009 |
Q: Mr. Brott, I have a question about ball-marker. Do we have any rules to limit the shape of the ...
A: Andy: The rules only suggest a small coin or similar object be used to mark the position of a golf ...
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| Golf Swing - Left Foot | 4/17/2009 |
Q: before impact. Sometimes it completely leaves the floor! Please can you help with why this ...
A: In a proper golf swing, the weight is moving towards the target in the forward swing and ends up ...
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| hi | 4/16/2009 |
Q: i have just started golfing , i am a left hander every shot i hit goes straight out to the left ...
A: You must be in a position so that a proper swing can have a chance of happening. And to give you ...
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| Proper Weight Shift | 4/15/2009 |
Q: My name is Mark and I have a question about the proper weight shift during the swing. I am a 8 ...
A: What you're describing is most usually caused by poor balance which in turn, is caused by an ...
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| closed at top | 4/8/2009 |
Q: well, puchased the medicus. and it showed right away that my club face was pointing to the sky at ...
A: I'm assuming your grip is on the strong side if it's approaching flat at the top and the club face ...
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| closed at top | 4/6/2009 |
Q: well, puchased the medicus. and it showed right away that my club face was pointing to the sky at ...
A: It sounds to me like you're trying for the flat left wrist at the top of the swing. That should ...
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| Bad back | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I am 58 years old.Broke my back and had it fused 30 years ago.I am 7 hdcp and play 12-18 rounds a ...
A: Joe: I think it's a good idea and the reason I do is flatter clubs tend to lower the hands which ...
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| golf rules | 3/26/2009 |
Q: Your ball lands in a sand bunker. It rolls against a rug from the bottom of the trap that was ...
A: You would get relief without penalty according to rule 24-2b (ii), " b. Relief Except when the ...
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| 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: First off, you have to be in position to allow the turn you're looking for. That means you need to ...
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| Embedded Ball in Bunker face | 3/16/2009 |
Q: If the ball is embedded in the face of a bunker, AND the face is hollowed out so that using ...
A: Not long ago, the margins of a bunker extended vertically upward so that one would get relief from ...
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| over the top | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I can even see my practice swings are ott. And even small chip shots have a deep divot pointing ...
A: Without seeing your swing I can only explain what the majority of people with your problem are ...
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| swing out | 3/8/2009 |
Q: i need a drill so i can swing out at the ball....i can do it when theres no ball in front of me..as ...
A: You have plenty of company having your practice swing unlike the swing at the ball. Most golfers' ...
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| Shank or severe pull with wedges after 30-45 min (disregard the last two replies) | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I know the common fault between a shank and a severe pull. and it is because the left hip doesn't ...
A: Lou, thanks for writing of your progress. Some of what you say makes me think you should work on ...
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| Shank or severe pull with wedges after 30-45 min | 3/1/2009 |
Q: I know the common fault between a shank and a severe pull. and it is because the left hip doesn't ...
A: At the end of the following comments I've inserted my thoughts on the shank. Following those, I ...
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| 4 ball matchplay strokes | 2/24/2009 |
Q: our problem is that we play a 4 ball matchplay split in 2 teams the problem is on my team i stroke ...
A: Your question makes me think that you yourself are playing against one person on the opposing team ...
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| Ben Hogan | 2/21/2009 |
Q: "the arms and hands should feel absolutely loaded with power" My question is do other pros feel this ...
A: I don't believe the pros are consciously aware of that feeling except perhaps on the range when they ...
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| Advice | 2/9/2009 |
Q: i live in England and play at county level however the advice that the county coaches are giving me ...
A: I don't know what playing at county level means and therefore cannot say how that would affect your ...
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| hitting ball to the right | 1/29/2009 |
Q: my grandson on his drive always hits the ball to the right most of the time it curves to the right ...
A: First off, if your grandson is playing clubs that are not fitted properly, that would contribute to ...
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| Bunker shots | 1/18/2009 |
Q: Is there a penalty for hitting the wrong ball out of a bunker
A: In the 2008 revisions to the rules, the only time you avoid a penalty by playing a wrong ball from a ...
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| Tournament Scores | 1/17/2009 |
Q: My name is Brent and I am a 20 year old university student from Quebec, Canada. I am a pretty ...
A: I know this won't make much difference in the way you feel, but this is quite a common problem. ...
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| immovable ojects | 1/4/2009 |
Q: Hello do you get line of sight relief from immoveable object
A: You don't necessarily get line of sight relief from immovable objects (called obstructions in the ...
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| penalty stroke | 12/27/2008 |
Q: after you address the ball. swing & miss is that considered a stroke.?
A: Scott, the answer is yes as described in the Rules of Golf; "Stroke A "stroke" is the forward ...
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| Golf Ball Selection | 12/25/2008 |
Q: A salesman/pro at a golf shop suggested I use Bridgestone (BS)6+ vs Pro VI. Reason was that my 90-95 ...
A: The reasoning behind the additional distance with the Bridgestone is sound. I've tried a ...
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| Putting | 12/22/2008 |
Q: How long after a putt do you have to let the ball drop in the hole, before marking it?
A: First off, you are not obligated to mark the ball on the green; it is done in consideration of other ...
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| Lower back pain | 12/19/2008 |
Q: Hey John. I have a question regarding back pain. When I play a round of 18, I get to hole 12 or 13 ...
A: Eric: I find found that lower back pain, if developed after the round has begun, is usually caused ...
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| 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'm very impressed with Katherine Roberts' fitness program for golfers because she stresses yoga ...
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| golf swing | 12/13/2008 |
Q: i have problems swinging my driver the same as my irons. With the iron i am very consistent but the ...
A: People who complain of the same problem with the driver most always are standing taller in reaction ...
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| 5 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: 1. Balance: Without it the swing becomes a series of compensating moves to prevent losing control. ...
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| Lost Ball in Lateral Hazard | 11/24/2008 |
Q: If i hit my ball into a lateral hazard and was not able to find it. Do I consider that as a lost ...
A: Along with the first option of playing it from the hazard, you have 4 others: 1. Drop a ball within ...
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| velocity | 11/18/2008 |
Q: with a club face open to the path can you tell me what effect velocity will have on the ball flight ...
A: Velocity only effects distance. The faster the velocity, the further the ball will travel on its ...
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| Lost ball in fairway | 11/11/2008 |
Q: A player drives a ball in the fairway. The ball cannot be located. He and other players in the ...
A: Jim: The rules of golf sometimes seem unfair and this is one of those times. The ball would be ...
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| Wedge Shots 50 yards and in | 11/5/2008 |
Q: I have been trying for two years now to stop my wedge shots (from 50 yards in) flying straight ...
A: The shot you're describing is called a shank; it's when the ball is hit by the part of the club ...
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| Full Swing Yips | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I was researching on the internet for any type of help I could get regarding the “yips”. Mine is ...
A: I haven't personally experienced this but have a good friend/fellow professional with the problem. ...
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| ball flight | 10/17/2008 |
Q: My last 5 rounds I scored 3 81's a 87 and a 88. My ball flight is for the most part straight ever ...
A: Touring professionals used to say they would play with what they brought to the course that day. In ...
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| lateral hazard | 10/5/2008 |
Q: If a person takes a swing in the air while in a lateral water hazzard, but mistakenly strikes some ...
A: According to the following, you did nothing to incur a penalty, however, nothing is mentioned about ...
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| lateral hazard | 10/5/2008 |
Q: If a person takes a swing in the air while in a lateral water hazzard, but mistakenly strikes some ...
A: What you described would be a two-stroke penalty. The only instance in which a penalty would not ...
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| Golf backswing | 9/24/2008 |
Q: He has a huge rotation of the torso. I was wondering what allows this rotation? I know hes really ...
A: Ryan: Looking at the photos of his swing, I see a couple things that add to his back swing length; ...
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| Golf | 9/23/2008 |
Q: Ive been having trouble with my golf grip. When i swing my hands lose their position on the grip. ...
A: Ryan: Without seeing you swing, it's difficult to diagnose your problem. I will make this ...
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| Golf | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I personally have only hit around 10 golf shots in my life absolutely perfectly. These shots were ...
A: Ryan: I think the biggest reason you don't hear modern commentators mentioning this is because ...
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| lost ball | 9/4/2008 |
Q: After searching for a ball less than the five minutes allowed a player drops a ball in the area ...
A: Richard: The fact your league does not apply the distance penalty to the lost ball rule, it's ...
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| Left Arm Pain | 9/3/2008 |
Q: Recently I have been experiencing increasing pain on the outer part of my left arm while playing ...
A: Your problem is not uncommon and is usually caused by being less than fully extended at and through ...
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| Golf | 7/30/2008 |
Q: Bobby jones says the hips turn immediatly throughout the backswing. Ben Hogan says the hips dont ...
A: Ryan: Both were at the top of the game but in different eras. Much of what happened in the swing ...
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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: Ryan: I don't believe there is a perfect ball flight as course and weather conditions would ...
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| Poor Distance | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I'm a 73 year old golfer. My tee shots max out at about 175 yrds.That leaves me about 160 from the ...
A: I've heard a lot of good stuff about the TaylorMade TP Red. You can read an opinion on it by ...
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| putting | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I play left handed.(please no jokes)I use a pendulum type putting stroke.I set the putter head ...
A: Len: Because the ball is directly under your shoulders, or close to it, the shoulders should move ...
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| putting | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I play left handed.(please no jokes)I use a pendulum type putting stroke.I set the putter head ...
A: Len: You haven't said if it's going off line always in one direction or both. You might want to ...
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| improper takeawy | 7/6/2008 |
Q: I recently had major surgery on my right neck and shoulder.My ball striking has went from average to ...
A: Sorry to hear of your surgery. As with most surgeries and operations, it leaves one with a ...
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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: There are a couple things I've found successful. One is to concentrate on striking the front of the ...
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| severe slice | 7/3/2008 |
Q: I have a bad slice and i have tried numerous things, from different stances to grips. I drive the ...
A: Michael: The first step in getting rid of your slice is to copy the profile and setup of those who ...
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| Golf | 6/22/2008 |
Q: g fred couples, colin montgomerie. I was wondering how they get their hands so high at the top of ...
A: Ryan: First, in order for the hands to get that high, the shoulders must turn enough for the left ...
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| How is Glof scope able to measure distance | 6/20/2008 |
Q: just saw it from ...
A: Jexxi: "Laser rangefinders calculate the distance to an object by bouncing a laser beam off of the ...
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| Golf | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I dont know how he rotates his upper body so well and has his arms and hands so high at the top. ...
A: That's a tough question to answer but in my opinion it would very unlikely you could swing just like ...
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| What to do | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I an 13 about to be 14, and my dream is to become a professional golfer. I practice every week and I ...
A: At your age, the best way to become known for your golf is to excel on a high school team and attend ...
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| Golf balls in bag or pocket!!!!!! | 6/6/2008 |
Q: is there any rule in golf which stipulates that you may not carry a second ball in your pocket on ...
A: Jim: You may carry as many balls as you like in your pocket(s); there is no rule prohibiting it. ...
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| Ball lands on grass and then rolls into water | 6/5/2008 |
Q: I tee off on a par three hole over water, the ball lands on 3 yards of grass between the water ...
A: Rusty: The margins of a hazard are usually marked with lines and/or stakes. Red lines for lateral ...
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| Golf designing | 5/29/2008 |
Q: Kindly can u define me what is TEE,FAIRWAYS and GREENS in golf course.
A: The following quotes are taken directly from the USGA rules of golf. ...
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| new shaft | 5/27/2008 |
Q: recently bought a TAYLORMADE R7 SUPERQUAD off ebay,The shaft snapped,it was PLASTIC,is it worth it ...
A: Mark: Just because the shaft broke doesn't necessarily mean it is a knock-off. I don't know how to ...
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| Proper placement of ball on tee | 5/27/2008 |
Q: John, I have recently ordered a device that will allow me to mark a ball so that it rolls "true." My ...
A: I don't believe the touring pros use the line they may put on their balls for anything other than ...
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| new shaft | 5/26/2008 |
Q: recently bought a TAYLORMADE R7 SUPERQUAD off ebay,The shaft snapped,it was PLASTIC,is it worth it ...
A: The shaft, I'm sure, is not plastic but graphite and yes, it would be worth it to have it ...
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| out of bounds | 5/26/2008 |
Q: My ball lays at the back side of a white stake indicating out of bounds. My ball is touching that ...
A: The boundary of the golf course is the line that runs along the inside edge of the stakes (the edge ...
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| Drives | 4/29/2008 |
Q: When I hit my ball off the tee it flies straight for about 200 yards or so then it starts to curve ...
A: Claude: I'll have to make a couple of assumptions to answer this1. That you're right-handed. 2. ...
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| #9 great big bertha wood | 4/6/2008 |
Q: How many yards can an average 16 handicap golfer hit this #9 wood?
A: Boni: Answering your question is difficult if not impossible due to the fact there really is not an ...
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| drivers | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I have been hitting cobra drivers for about 5 years now. I have received the new L4 cobra driver ...
A: Scott: I have 3 friends who've bought that same driver and are very happy with how it's improved ...
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| drivers | 3/23/2008 |
Q: I have been hitting cobra drivers for about 5 years now. I have received the new L4 cobra driver ...
A: Scott: It sounds like you've found the perfect shaft for your swing but not a perfect club head. ...
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| Pro | 3/7/2008 |
Q: How do I go about turning pro? I would also like to know who I need to talk to about getting in to ...
A: There are two types of professionals Scott, members of the PGA and non-amateurs. In order to be a ...
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| New Driver | 1/26/2008 |
Q: What is the performance difference between a 7.5 degree loft driver than a 9 or 10 degree loft ...
A: Stefve: The difference will be in the trajectory; the more loft, the higher the trajectory. The ...
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| Direction of leading hands V | 1/10/2008 |
Q: You say the v of the leading hand should be pointing to the leading ear and the trail hand to the ...
A: Sandy: Essentially that is correct. What matters is the back of the leading hand and the palm of ...
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| Righty or Lefty? | 12/24/2007 |
Q: I'm 17 years old and started to play golf early last summer. I have been on the up and down roller ...
A: Cameron: You said something in your question that is the key to your golf swing whether righty or ...
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| rules | 12/20/2007 |
Q: John, Do you know if it is within the rules, to move your ball marker using the entire length of ...
A: The answer is yes but it is not recommended. The actual language is this: "The position of a ball ...
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| Freddie Couple's back brace | 12/16/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me who makes Freddie's back brace and what kind of style it is? I am looking for one ...
A: I don't know who makes the back brace Fred uses but you might be able to find out by asking him. ...
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| CHOICE OF SHAFT | 12/10/2007 |
Q: I PLAY OF A HANDICAP OF 9 BUT I WAS AN 8. I CURRENTLY HAVE FIRM FLEX FITTED TO MY DRIVER AND FAIRWAY ...
A: I would suggest regular shafts in all clubs. I am 61 with a club head speed of 90 and use regular ...
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| golf balls | 11/28/2007 |
Q: I am looking for a christmas gift for my physical therapist and he is into golf. I was thinking ...
A: Without knowing what kind of player he is, I can only suggest getting him a brand that can be traded ...
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| Lost golf ball ruling! | 11/27/2007 |
Q: "I have read the rule book and spoken to members of my club and I have still been unable to find a ...
A: Greg: I'll answer your questions then provide a rules quote that should lend support . 1. Yes 2. ...
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| arm lenght | 11/20/2007 |
Q: I am a right handed player and my left (lead) arm is a little over an inch shorter that my right. ...
A: I must admit, this is a first for me and therefore, I can only speculate. Your extension at impact ...
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| golfer's elbow | 11/18/2007 |
Q: I'm 62 and have just developed golfer's elbow. I take a pretty deep divot with my irons and am a 14 ...
A: The easiest thing to do is change equipment because changing your swing will take a lot of time, ...
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| Q School | 11/3/2007 |
Q: I am a 15 year old freshman in highschool. I live in Saratoga Wyoming. I am a 7 handicapper and ...
A: Robby: Before answering this question, if there are any tour events close by, contact the PGA ...
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| Q School | 11/2/2007 |
Q: I am a 15 year old freshman in highschool. I live in Saratoga Wyoming. I am a 7 handicapper and ...
A: Congratulations on your accomplishment and fine play!! As I understand it, the Q-School can be ...
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| Strokes given in matchplay | 10/11/2007 |
Q: Playing in a fourball matchplay format the handicaps were : DW = 12 , PA = 20 ( my partner ) V's CH ...
A: If I may, I'll quote from the USGA website that explains stroke allocation. You can find this at ...
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| grounding the club | 10/9/2007 |
Q: If a player plays out of a water hazard ( drie creek beed) He takes out 3 clubs and dropes 2 clubs ...
A: David: There is no penalty for what you describe. A player may place clubs in a hazard while ...
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| from practice tee to course | 10/2/2007 |
Q: John-Thank you again for the elbow info. I practiced today and hit the ball swell (ly). Proceeded ...
A: Gene: You don't specify where this spot is. If it's in front of the ball, I recommend that. If ...
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| Golf Clubs | 10/1/2007 |
Q: I am looking for a new set of ladies golf clubs. However I am only 4ft 10in. Should i be looking in ...
A: Which catagory of clubs is right for you depends on the length of your arms rather than your height. ...
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| from practice tee to course | 10/1/2007 |
Q: John-Thank you again for the elbow info. I practiced today and hit the ball swell (ly). Proceeded ...
A: Gene: When one plays, the concentration is so intense that the player unwittingly resorts to what's ...
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| golf elbow! | 9/29/2007 |
Q: I have had what seems to be golf elbow (as much as I can tell from reading internet columns). I ...
A: I'm sorry to hear of your problem and although it would be nice to see your swing to confirm what I ...
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| Rules Question | 9/20/2007 |
Q: I noticed a player in our golf league plays with a wrist brace on his left hand (he plays right ...
A: According to rule 14-3: "The United States Golf Association (USGA) reserves the right, at any time, ...
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| clubs | 9/15/2007 |
Q: Is there a difference between a hybrid club and a rescue club? Thanks
A: According to About.com (http://golf.about.com/cs/beginnersguide/a/hybridbeginners.htm), ""The terms ...
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| Left side | 9/5/2007 |
Q: I am a 64 yr. old golfer who has lost a lot of length with all my clubs. I am now a 20 hdcp. and ...
A: Your friends may be right about the swing being a left-sided game, but there are as many that would ...
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| 56 degree wedge | 9/1/2007 |
Q: I play golf about twice a month. I usually shoot around 90. When I play 3-4 times a month I can ...
A: I could answer your question better if you told me what your shots are like, ie., fat, thin.... ...
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| fixing over the top swing | 8/29/2007 |
Q: I have an over the top swing which i believe is due to previous back swing issues. I am pretty sure ...
A: You seem to be on the correct course of action. I would suggest checking three things, all of which ...
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| thin and weak contact | 8/11/2007 |
Q: i am hitting the ball thin, too high and am not getting a penetrating flight with any of my clubs. i ...
A: Rhys: If you freeze the two swings at just a couple inches past impact position you'll see that ...
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| DRIVER SHAFT | 7/29/2007 |
Q: I need help picking out a new driver shaft. My swing speed is 87, I am 53, 5'-9" tall and weigh 185 ...
A: The ideal scenario would be to visit one of the major golf retailers and spend some time in the ...
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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: Presuming you are right-handed, the first thing I would check is your aim, keeping in mind the line ...
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| Training Aid Question | 7/24/2007 |
Q: I am three months into learning the game from a friend who carries a single digit handicap (maybe a ...
A: It looks as though the device will give you feedback as to distance and direction as well as ball ...
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| shaft question | 7/22/2007 |
Q: I am currently using a ust pro force 75 stiff shaft, low kickpoint stiff tip. Here is the deal I an ...
A: Hey Felton: Stiff shafts are less responsive (have less flex) than regular shafts. Add stiff tips ...
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| curious if I should take golf to the next level | 7/22/2007 |
Q: I have recently decided to take up golf. I just turned 22 and am still in college. I played baseball ...
A: Neal: Once you elect to try out for the Hooters or any other professional tour, you'll be giving up ...
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| Opponent hits wrong ball | 7/9/2007 |
Q: A friend of mine and I were playing a cheap 9 hole course today and we ran into a ruling question I ...
A: You are right, your opponent occurs a two stroke penalty in stroke play and loses the hole in match ...
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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: If at one time you were hitting your driver great, it doesn't stand to reason the physics of the ...
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| On and Off Season Workout | 6/7/2007 |
Q: What would you recommend for a daily workout to get ready to compete in the mini-tours? Would you ...
A: I would definitely make stretching and balance conditioning part of my daily routine. A good place ...
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| Touring Professional | 6/2/2007 |
Q: I live in the Central Florida area and would like to know the best route to take to becoming a ...
A: I also live in Central Florida and know of one "starter" mini tour(www.moonlightgolf.com) that plays ...
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| golf | 5/27/2007 |
Q: who invented golf? when was it invented? in what country did it start? thanks for yourhelp?
A: Ed: This was taken from http://golf.about.com/cs/historyofgolf/a/hist_golfbegin.htm Other ...
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| sand wedge | 5/23/2007 |
Q: After experimenting with various approaches, I think that I want to use my sand wedge for just about ...
A: If you have quite a bit of time to devote to practice, I would suggest getting proficient with your ...
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| different way of playing this game | 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: Let me start by listing the things you have no control over. 1. How far an opponent hits the ball. ...
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| Putting | 5/13/2007 |
Q: Can I stand on the other side of the hole and hit the ball towards me on short putts, in stead of ...
A: Tom: According to rule 16-1a: "e. Standing Astride or on Line of Putt The player must not make a ...
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| thin iron shot, weak ball flight | 4/26/2007 |
Q: i am having problems with my game i hit the ball thin alot also fat and have a weak high ball ...
A: If you play your videos in slow motion, you'll notice a rather pronounced dip with your left leg in ...
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| 18 hole course | 4/23/2007 |
Q: Help with this rumor, I was told in 1858 at a meeting for club members, a St Andrews senior member ...
A: Rudy: I've heard this one myself and to save time, went to ...
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| Shafts | 4/21/2007 |
Q: Are senior flex shafts shorter then reg. flex I have another set of clubs they are about a inch ...
A: Ron: Not knowing the specs of the clubs in question or the shaft material, I cannot explain the ...
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| CrownRegal IV | 4/19/2007 |
Q: I picked up a used set of Crown Regal 4 in real nice shape with bubble shafts senior flex 4woods ...
A: Ron: Tried to find out who makes the Crown Regal and could only find sellers of the brand. From ...
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| driver | 4/7/2007 |
Q: I have not been playing golf that long and I am really struggling to hit my driver. I can hit all of ...
A: Hey Sean: Yours is a common problem for most all golfers. And from my experience, the cause is ...
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| My irons have left me. | 3/28/2007 |
Q: In the last year my handicap has gone from 12 to 20. All of a sudden I can't hit my irons. I don't ...
A: For whatever reason you've changed the way to stand up to the ball and it's affecting the path the ...
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| short shots | 3/2/2007 |
Q: I like using my lob wedge anytime I'm within 50 yards. People tell me that I should get more ...
A: Hey Neil: Becoming proficient with other shots would require practice so that you can develop ...
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| Handicap | 1/21/2007 |
Q: What does a plus one mean ref; handicap
A: A plus one handicap means a player plays better than scratch. In other words if you were a plus one ...
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| Bounce | 1/20/2007 |
Q: could you please explain me what does bounce mean? I have seen other definitions but they are not so ...
A: Bernardo: It was my intention to answer this last evening but something was amiss with the ...
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| Bounce | 1/19/2007 |
Q: could you please explain me what does bounce mean? I have seen other definitions but they are not so ...
A: This isn't the easiest thing to explain without a visual demonstration, but I'll give it a try. If ...
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| flat left wrist | 1/16/2007 |
Q: can you please tell me, how the hell Tiger and a few others get THAT FLAT LEFT wrist on top of ...
A: Actually, you should be able to achieve the "flat" left wrist at the top by employing a neutral grip ...
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| Golf Hats | 1/2/2007 |
Q: I'm in the market for a floppy hat that I can permanently keep in my Sun Mountain carry bag. I'd ...
A: Couldn't think of any right off hand then went to Google and entered "Roll-up hats" and got quite a ...
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| entering Qschool | 12/16/2006 |
Q:
A: The qualifying schools for the PGA and Nationwide tours is complete for the coming year. Membership ...
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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: Cameron: Usually when shots are pushed it is caused by one or both of two things; ball position or ...
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| dream of becoming a pro golfer ! | 11/6/2006 |
Q: it has always been my dream to be a pro. be it realistic or not , its just a dream...sigh ! how do ...
A: You didn't specify if you'd like to become a club or touring professional. Although membership in ...
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| Maintaining Consistency | 10/29/2006 |
Q: As an older golfer (61, but reasonably fit) who was never brilliant (best handicap 16/17); I am ...
A: Ralph: There are two aspects to this game; both of which may be playing a role in your ...
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| which club | 10/18/2006 |
Q: is there a chart aviliable to tell you which club to use when? thank you glinda
A: Glinda: There is no chart that tells you how far to hit each club. Because of differences in ...
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| what clubs?!?! | 10/5/2006 |
Q: i agree that it is unfair of me to ask you to suggest clubs to me without seeing my swing, but i am ...
A: Jonathan: As a professional whose spent the last several years playing and teaching, I haven't been ...
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| what clubs?!?! | 10/4/2006 |
Q: i am a 15 year old golfer, and i have been playing for 2 years on a pair of womens clubs that i got ...
A: Jonathan: You are very smart to be looking for used clubs as you probably haven't stopped growing ...
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| SHORTEN THE SHAFT OF THE DRIVER ? | 9/7/2006 |
Q: I'm a senior golfer. I find that I feel more comfortable and have more control when I choke down ...
A: Shortening clubs even an inch affects the swing weight , the overall weight, the balance and ...
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| Stop me hooking my Tee Shot please | 8/21/2006 |
Q: I have a tendency to hook my driver and I have tried many methods devised by myself to stop. I have ...
A: Jeff: I could possibly offer a more helpful answer to your dilemma if I had additional information, ...
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| Wrist Pain | 8/17/2006 |
Q: My pain is in the dorsal area (top) of my wrist(s). I'm right handed and it is mainly in my right ...
A: Grayson: Assuming you're convinced the pain is a result of your golf, I can make the following ...
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| Yardage Book | 8/9/2006 |
Q: I have been an avid golfer for about 4 years now and I really took to the game well. I was ...
A: Bryan: While your courses don't have yardage books, I'm sure they provide some markers for yardages ...
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| wrist pain. | 7/12/2006 |
Q: My question relates to wrist pain that developed about 4 months ago. At first I became aware of pain ...
A: Sorry to hear of your pain. I find it hard to think a new club would be the cause of what you ...
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| Leg movement/hip and arm turn | 5/5/2006 |
Q: Leg movement/hip turn Question I'm about a 14 handicap. I have a problem pulling my iron shots. I ...
A: I think if you asked your son if he thought about his arm/hip/leg motion during the swing, he'd say ...
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| Swing Path | 5/3/2006 |
Q: I seem to be swing across the ball, outside to in, and steep at the ball. I seem to start my swing ...
A: Norman: It sounds as if you have too much bend in the knees and not enough at the hips to reach the ...
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| Combining 9-hole rounds (Handicap / Round Diff) | 4/27/2006 |
Q: I am really puzzled when it comes to 9-hole rounds. How do I combine two 9-hole rounds played on two ...
A: Mike: I saw this question just as I am getting ready to leave town for a few days and wanted to ...
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| Driver | 4/9/2006 |
Q: I just cant use a driver. Would you please outline a few basic steps in using a driver for me? ...
A: It's probably the toughest club to hit consistently in the bag because of its length and lack of ...
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| slice | 4/8/2006 |
Q: When using an inside outside swing does not the swing path cut across the ball causing a side spin ...
A: Jerome: Hook or draw spin is created by the clubface being closed to the swing path at impact. The ...
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| slice | 4/8/2006 |
Q: Hope you not mind an another question. The inside outside and outside inside swing confuses me. Why ...
A: Jerome: Sorry about the confusion. You are right, the inside/outside path should produce a draw. ...
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| slicing | 4/7/2006 |
Q: I am a lefthander and either hit a straight , fade, or slice. I never , i mean never hit a draw. Is ...
A: Jerome: Picture your swing moving around the face of a clock with your hands passing over the ...
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| leader board | 4/6/2006 |
Q: Why is Tiger Woods name always at the top of the list of scores that are the same as his?
A: Dave: I can only speculate on this and I would say it is for a couple reasons. First, if he's in a ...
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| a new set of irons | 4/3/2006 |
Q: I have been playing for about 2 years now, and I recently decided to get a new set. I had been ...
A: John: That's a lot of distance to lose! I had this happen a few years ago when I bought a new set ...
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| driving | 3/27/2006 |
Q: this is your friend lynn....my question is in regard to when I tee off...I drive it straight but it ...
A: (Nurse?) Distance is directly related to clubhead speed; the more you generate, the farther the ...
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| Over The Top | 3/27/2006 |
Q: Me: 40 5'10 170lbs good physical condition. Started playing late in life (age 30). Have always ...
A: About 99% of the people who know they're doing something and cannot stop or change are set up in ...
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| big divots | 3/27/2006 |
Q: on a few shots that i play i tend to hit ground first then ball which causes a big divot and the ...
A: Jay, hello! Sounds like a balance issue to me. Your weight shifts in the backswing but is late ...
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| Ball trajectory | 3/25/2006 |
Q: I hit my irons EXTREMELY high. I get no roll. my distance is adequate, but I wonder if a lower ...
A: Lee: You can change your trajectory by changing shafts but I would first consider your normal ...
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| DRIVER(SLIDING) | 3/14/2006 |
Q: I HAVE PLAYING THIS WONDERFUL GAME FOR ABOUT 8 YRS,ON THE LAST 3 YRS IM NOT PLAYING REGULARLY BUT I ...
A: Jose: Without being aware it's happening, people change their setups in response to any number of ...
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| My swing | 2/21/2006 |
Q: I am very inconsistant with my driver. After looking at a video a friend and I took at a local ...
A: Robert: It sounds like you're trying to maintain balance as you swing. Which means you're probably ...
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| Begginer clubs | 2/16/2006 |
Q: I am 24, 6 foot 1, 230 pounds and have never played golf in my life and decided to try it out.What ...
A: First you should determine if you need non-standard clubs. Stand at attention with your hands at ...
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| All Four Majors | 2/8/2006 |
Q: What golfers, if any, have won all four majors in one year? My understanding is that some of the ...
A: The information can be found at http://www.answers.com/topic/grand-slam-golf To summarize, no one ...
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| OVER/UNDER PAR | 2/2/2006 |
Q: I'm a bit confused here. Am I right in thinking that if you're over par in golf it's bad because ...
A: You are right, although the more-often heard phrase outside of golf is "above par" Another oddity ...
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| swing | 1/1/2006 |
Q: I am left handed and I swing from the right, is there anything I should be doing so my left side ...
A: Kurt: The fact you've asked the question indicates you are having issues which you attribute to ...
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| driver fitting | 12/27/2005 |
Q: Lately i am thinking about getting fitted for a new driver with the latest launch monitor. I am ...
A: I'm sorry to say I'm not familiar with the different makes of launch monitors. But they are getting ...
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| golf | 12/5/2005 |
Q: and I am 25. 'Long story short'- I worked at UPS for five years, developed mild arthritis (sp?) in ...
A: I suppose I should preface what I'm about to say with the disclaimer that I am not a physician and ...
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| Putter Length | 11/24/2005 |
Q: How long should my putter be? I am 5'10 tall. Also, what grip is the grip to use?
A: The putter's length should allow for your arms to hang in a relaxed manner; not rigid and not too ...
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| balance | 11/23/2005 |
Q: -------------------------I find it awkward to do ( like I'm holding back ) but I'm thinking that I ...
A: Neil: If you can feel yourself moving laterally, you probably are moving too much. Golfers who are ...
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| Taylor Made r7 quad Titanium Driver | 11/21/2005 |
Q: I'm interested in buying my husband a Lefty Taylor Made r7 quad Titanium Driver. I have found one ...
A: Julie: Many of the touring professionials have gone to drivers with increased lofts. The theory ...
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| fred couples | 11/16/2005 |
Q: do you know what shaft flex fred couples uses in his bag?i may be purchasing a fred couples used ...
A: Sam: I don't know off hand what is in his bag. Searched on the web and had no luck other than a ...
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| Penalty Strokes | 11/7/2005 |
Q: My golfing partner and I have a disagreement on adding a penalty stroke to your score upon hitting a ...
A: Mark: You are correct. The rules do get rather technical and specific. With your scenario, there ...
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| golf | 11/5/2005 |
Q: Why were golfers allowed to carry shotguns during a tournament at New Yorks Taconic Club
A: Michele: I'm sorry, I cannot answer your question. I've done some research and could find no ...
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| Practice | 11/4/2005 |
Q: Due to the long distance in which I live from the Golf Course I cannot get there more than twice a ...
A: Mark, there's a true story about an american soldier who spent several years in captivity. He ...
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| bend loft on driver | 11/2/2005 |
Q: Is it possible and safe to bend the loft on a driver one degree stronger?
A: Nick: It really depends on how much hosel the club has. I would only have an experienced club ...
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| driver | 10/17/2005 |
Q: ok its me again john.. thanks for the tip the other dya it did alot i shot 75 so like 5 over it was ...
A: Hey Eamon: Nice round!! Hope the good scoring continues. As for your driver, I would go with a ...
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| playing golf with glasses on | 10/16/2005 |
Q: I wear glasses and have no line bifocals. When I am in my take away, the ball moves out of focus ...
A: Evie: Looking over your bifocal causes you to tuck your chin. Your shoulder runs into rather than ...
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| 3 wood | 10/15/2005 |
Q: i just recently purchased a new 3 woood, and i was fiited and everything was fine... the next day i ...
A: Eamon: The ball hooks because the clubface is closed in relation to the path upon which the club is ...
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| putting | 10/12/2005 |
Q: What is your favorite device for practicing putting on a green ? Any drill that you find ...
A: My favorite putting device is one I made myself. Went to the hardware and picked up a couple wire ...
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| golf | 10/12/2005 |
Q: what is the definition of a shank
A: Brian: A shank is a shot that shoots, usually low, and to the right if you're right-handed. How far ...
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| hands | 10/10/2005 |
Q: Should the distance that your hands are from your body at address be the same for all the clubs ? I ...
A: Neil: Generally speaking, yes. The optimum distance can be determined by the following proceedure: ...
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| my daughter needs help with tournament play | 9/29/2005 |
Q: When my daughter plays golf by herself and when accompanied by myself or her boyfriend she plays ...
A: You've asked a question almost every golfer has posed to him/herself and that is, "why can't I play ...
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| ball positioning | 9/29/2005 |
Q: Ive just purchased a King cobra 370 with 9 degree loft. Ive always played with a 10.5 but this club ...
A: PJ, The ball should be placed in the stance so that it is struck as the clubhead is just starting ...
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| shaft or swing | 9/8/2005 |
Q: if i have a short back swing, what is the best shaft for me to get that extra distance we all crave, ...
A: Stuart: The best shaft is the one that creates the most clubhead speed through the hitting area. ...
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| How do I increase my lag? | 8/30/2005 |
Q: I have been looking for good drills that I can use at the range to help me increase the lag in my ...
A: By lag I will presume you mean delaying your release or holding the wrist-set longer in the forward ...
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| irons | 8/30/2005 |
Q: I can't seem to get the ball in the air with my irons and when I do the all seem to go about the ...
A: Jose: One of two things could be happening: 1. You could be trying to help the ball get airborn, ...
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| Meet-n-Greet | 8/8/2005 |
Q: I am writing a paper regarding hosting PGA Tour events and was wondering what type of "meet & greet" ...
A: However, I'm not so sure you'll like what I have to say on the matter. I've played in 1 regular ...
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| irons | 7/28/2005 |
Q: How do u tell if a club is a knockoff or not ?
A: Eamon: There are only a few major manufacturers of golf clubs and they can found at any reputable ...
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| Basic Instructional question | 7/12/2005 |
Q: John, I hope I won't turn this into a book of questions, but here goes... I'm 50 y/o, former ...
A: David: You've asked for some specific answers to generalized questions and as much as I'd like to ...
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| golf | 6/27/2005 |
Q: How long should your golf clubs be
A: Jim: As I am sure you are aware, clubs vary in length in 1/2 inch increments. The fastest way to ...
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| About Golf | 5/30/2005 |
Q: Do you think a 14 year old girl, who has been told she has a good swing, and is going to play in ...
A: If you intend on playing on a high school golf team, you'll need your own set of clubs. It's ...
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| gender equality in sport | 5/14/2005 |
Q: what are your veiws on gender equality in sport?
A: I believe anyone of either gender be allowed to participate in any sporting event that does not ...
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| At 62 years old, the length... | 1/29/2005 |
Q: At 62 years old, the length of my iron shots has diminished but much of that can be attributed to ...
A: Hitting down on the ball is a misconception fostered, I believe, by a misunderstanding of the ...
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| re: lower back pain. | 1/17/2005 |
Q: I've got a problem with the twisting of the lower back and pinching a nerve some, especially while ...
A: You haven't given me alot of information so I'll address your question as one that presents itself ...
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| shoulder and back turn | 12/28/2004 |
Q: John, My back is not very flexible and I have trouble swinging the club back to the inside,back to ...
A: Milt: First off let me say that to create a turn with your knees will add more motion to the swing ...
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| golf swing | 11/22/2004 |
Q: John, I have an inside to out swing which has always given me a bit of a fade, however, I now have ...
A: Usually an inside to out swing will produce a draw, hook or if you get out in front of the hit, a ...
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| Iron equivalency for Crown Regal IV woods | 11/8/2004 |
Q: Recently a friend gave me four Crown Regal IV fairway woods and I am trying to figure out ...
A: Hey Wayne: Your question has actually two answers. Before the Ping Golf Company came on the scene, ...
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| Hi John, I don't play golf... | 10/24/2004 |
Q: I don't play golf but I watch it occasionally on TV. I just saw a golfer hit a ball that landed ...
A: You are right in that Player 1 replaces his ball and player 2 plays his from where it comes to rest. ...
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| Wrist pain from the driving range | 10/17/2004 |
Q: I frequently hit the ground on the driving range and as the mats are no concrete the jarring has ...
A: A correct swing with an iron will produce a divot which starts at the leading edge of the ball's ...
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| High loft in a drive | 8/24/2004 |
Q: My friend has a very strong & long drive but it always goes very high and lands without much roll. ...
A: The answer to this question a few years ago would have been fairly simple; but due to today's ...
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| Golf 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: Gilles: The technology of today's new equipment calls for a higher starting trajectory which is ...
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| golf swing | 6/14/2004 |
Q: John, Thank you for your reply to my golf question. I will work hard to establish a pre-shot ...
A: Yes Bryan, the pre-shot routine will help with tempo as it will help you with your balance. Motion ...
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| I have been playing golf for... | 6/7/2004 |
Q: I have been playing golf for 30 years. I have had many lessons. My problem is that I cannot ...
A: First I would like to apologize for the time it took to answer you. I just got a notice from ...
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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: Marcus: Today's equipment is designed to make the ball travel further in the air on a higher ...
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| 7 wood | 3/9/2004 |
Q: I won a 7 wood at a golf tournament and have tried it off and on over last season. I have heard it ...
A: Ken: The description of the shots you're apt to hit with the 7-wood makes me think you're not being ...
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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: Scott - You can assume the position I talked about in my last answer and it will help you with your ...
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| golf | 3/4/2004 |
Q: hey i on my swing i keep lowering my left shoulder an extreme amount which is causing me to hit low ...
A: Hey Sam: It sounds like you need to change your set-up at address to eliminate the dipping of the ...
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| golf question | 3/3/2004 |
Q: Hey its me again and i ried the things you told me but now i found out more specific detail to my ...
A: Scott - Based on your description of the ball position and the laws of ball flight, I would suggest ...
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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: Scott, It would help to know a couple things before I answer your question. 1. What line does ...
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| high hooks | 2/18/2004 |
Q: at times it starts a little outside the line and then hooks or sometiems i fade the ball, but that ...
A: Sal: You may have given me a clue with one phrase in your lastest question, and that is "there is ...
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| high hooks | 2/17/2004 |
Q: sal here i ma a 5 handicap golfer and have been playing golf for about 25 years and am 41 ...
A: Sal: The easiest way to straighten out a hook is to neutralize your grip. When you grip the club, ...
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| Stiffness | 1/20/2004 |
Q: I'm a 55 year old male golfer with a 4 handicap.I have no chronic illnesses or back problems. I've ...
A: I am 57 and experience what you describe from time to time. Although I cannot say for sure what is ...
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| divots | 1/8/2004 |
Q: i have been playing for about 6 months now and play off about 20 but just recently i have been taken ...
A: It's possible you're bending over too much but I would rather think you're either standing too close ...
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| Stretching to achieve a full turn | 12/23/2003 |
Q: John - I'm 56 and 8 years ago had surgery to remove a non-malignant tumor in my spinal column. As ...
A: While stretching is good for the muscles, especially if you're doing weight training to gain ...
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