| Subject | Date Asked |
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| golf rules | 11/21/2009 |
Q: "Player A and Player B both hit their drives in the trees and right rough. One ball was 25 yards ...
A: Alan, Here is your answer. Rule 20-1 A ball to be lifted under the Rules may be lifted by the ...
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| golf rules | 11/20/2009 |
Q: "Player A and Player B both hit their drives in the trees and right rough. One ball was 25 yards ...
A: Alan, Both players would have to consider their golf balls lost and proceed with the stroke and ...
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| Lost vs. Lateral | 11/18/2009 |
Q: I hit my tee shot into a bunker on the left side of the fairway which came to rest on the left side ...
A: John, Here is the answer for you. "virtually certain" are the two important words here. The player ...
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| Embedded ball | 11/16/2009 |
Q: We had a situation the other day where there was a ball that was in its own pitch mark but one of ...
A: Rob, Good question. The ball may bounce and then become embedded into it's own pitch mark. For the ...
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| lie adjustment | 11/11/2009 |
Q: please translate terminology. Flat vs upright and "+" vs "-". I'm about to order clubs and I need an ...
A: Evan, Flat is - and upright is +, so from your question it would be 2 degrees upright. Have you ...
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| Hazard rule | 11/8/2009 |
Q: We have a hole on our course where much of a hazard is not in view from the tee and the practice is ...
A: David, The question is somewhat confusing but I guess what you're saying is that there's proof that ...
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| Procedure for marking a ball on the Green | 11/7/2009 |
Q: During a tournament, I marked my ball on the green. As it lied on the line of putting of one of my ...
A: Badrul, It appears that there is a one shot penalty on you for not replacing the marker with the ...
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| TEAM EVENT | 11/5/2009 |
Q: In a club team event teams of 3, two best scores to count, stableford. One score recorded lower than ...
A: Melandy, I believe that the team would be disqualified based on the following, 6-6. Scoring in ...
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| Marking the Ball on the green | 11/2/2009 |
Q: When it is my turn to putt,ou2 is it legal to just place my putterhead directly behind the ball and ...
A: Elaine, Yes it is but it is not recommended. 20-1/16 Method Used to Mark Position of Ball Q. The ...
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| legal pin placement | 10/20/2009 |
Q: Is there a rule in golf that tells how close to the edge of a green a pin may be placed? If so, ...
A: Bob, I do not believe there is a rule that covers your question because I have researched it ...
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| Rifle shafts | 10/10/2009 |
Q: Michael: I'm a 10 handicapper, age 65. I hit a 7 iron 150 yds and play Mizuno MX25's with True ...
A: Rudy, I don't have nearly the information that I need to give an opinion about whether those shafts ...
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| Raking Bunker Prior to Play | 10/9/2009 |
Q: Situation: A lot of players at my local course do not repair the bunker after they have played ...
A: Reson, No it's not permissible to touch the sand with a rake, club or any object prior to hitting ...
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| golf apprenticeship | 10/8/2009 |
Q: I was just curious, what exactly it takes to become a golf pro? I've heard that there is an ...
A: Jon, These days there are different ways to become a golf pro. You can work your way into the golf ...
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| should i slow my swing | 10/6/2009 |
Q: I swing really fast compared to my friends but i rarely get the ball onto the fairway. Would slowing ...
A: Daryl, Slowing your swing speed is important and I will give you two swing tips to achieve this. ...
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| Hitting of the heel | 10/6/2009 |
Q: When hitting woods (3 wood, 5 wood) and driver off the tee, I am think I am striking the heel of the ...
A: Anand, It sounds as if you are swinging the club on an outside to inside downswing path causing the ...
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| Rules | 9/30/2009 |
Q: My opponent in Match Play pulled his drive into the left rough.He was blocked out by a tree. He ...
A: Greg, It may not of been. He gets to take relief at the nearest point. If it was there in the ...
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| Match Play | 9/25/2009 |
Q: My question is if in match play someone DQ themselves from playing their match with you. (person ...
A: Kim, Let's first look at Rule 2-4 from the USGA web site. 2-4. Concession of Match, Hole or Next ...
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| Draw/Hook everything! | 9/24/2009 |
Q: I am a returning golfer who use to play of a comfortable 9 handicap,shot couple of 69's but have ...
A: Joe, Without the benefit of seeing your golf swing I'll give you a couple of scenarios. It may be ...
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| ball strikes flag stick in 4-ball format | 9/24/2009 |
Q: Mike A & B are partners in a 4-ball better ball format. Whilst on the putting green A has to putt ...
A: Jam, If the ball strikes the flag as a player putts from on the green the penalty is two strokes. ...
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| OB & hazard | 9/22/2009 |
Q: when a ball is directly sitting on the hazard or OB line, is it already in the hazard and OB? even ...
A: Xavier, Here is your answer concerning the water hazard. 26/1.5 Status of Ball That Touches Water ...
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| Chipping | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I have been trying to get 'check' off chips from around 10-15m, is there a special technique? Even ...
A: Matthew, First a divot is not required but hitting down and through the ball is the proper ...
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| lifting the ball | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I have a real problem of helping the ball into the air. When I do this the result is a bad block to ...
A: Ken, This is common for most golfers, especially those that are just starting the game. They feel ...
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| marking ball on green | 9/14/2009 |
Q: A person was ready to putt from on the green. He noticed some mud on his ball. He placed the head ...
A: Ed, The player should not have been given a 1 stroke penalty in that situation. The following was ...
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| Rules | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I Michael, I work at Black Bear Ridge G.C in Belleville, ON and I am always getting questions on ...
A: Sarah, A rake is a movable obstruction so rule 24-1 is in place which is as follows from the USGA ...
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| becoming a head golf pro | 9/10/2009 |
Q: my boyfriend is very interested in golf as a career. We looked at the Golf Academy of America, but ...
A: Kristi, It appears that you have done your research to this point. That's very admirable. The best ...
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| Stance | 9/7/2009 |
Q: My stance is affected by a sprinkler head located 2' from green. If my nearest point of relief is on ...
A: Chris, You not allowed to drop a ball on the green. Here is an excerpt from the USGA web site. Rule ...
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| Foursomes | 9/4/2009 |
Q: if i play a shot into a hazard and we have to take a drop who plays the next shot? Is the drop ...
A: Bob, Your shot into the hazard would incur the additional penalty stroke. Your partner would play ...
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| Golf Rule | 9/1/2009 |
Q: You answered a question from me under the heading "Partners may share clubs". The purpose of my ...
A: Jack, You may have a maximum of fourteen clubs during a stipulated round. You may not borrow a club ...
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| putting | 8/27/2009 |
Q: i'm hoping you can help me,when both balls are on the green does the ball furthest from the hole ...
A: Barbara, The ball that is furthest away has the next shot. With a declaration, (I'd like to finish) ...
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| how to play pro golf | 8/26/2009 |
Q: ive been playing for about four months i love this game if i could i would play everyday. I need to ...
A: Anthony, First of all let me ask you how old are you? I think it's great you want to play ...
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| Rules question - marking ball with tee.... | 8/25/2009 |
Q: On the green, can I mark my ball with a tee (instead of flat object) if it's not in line with ...
A: Jon, This what is preferred from the USGA web site. Note: The position of a ball to be lifted ...
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| handicap | 8/24/2009 |
Q: Can you explain to me how the handicap system works? I understand the concept of how it enables ...
A: Ed, Let me address the question about allocating handicap strokes. First of all the myth is that ...
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| Handicap | 8/24/2009 |
Q: I entered a club match play competition on 1st June and have played 5 rounds so far. At the time of ...
A: Jason, Typically in a Match Play event you would play with the handicap that you started the event ...
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| Backspin | 8/21/2009 |
Q: When i watch the pga tour on tv i see players hit bals that land on the green and sometimes have 10 ...
A: Luke, First you need to make contact with the ball first with a descending blow. This in itself ...
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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: Luke, When you're in a good address position with your arms hanging freely from your shoulders will ...
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| Major history question | 8/18/2009 |
Q: Hoffman, Knowing what the modern day 4 majors are, and also knowing that Bobby Jones won the Grand ...
A: Ross, When Bobby Jones won the Grand Slam the tournaments were The British Open, The British ...
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| Golf clubs for 9 year old | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I was trying to decide between the kids ultra-light vs the tour series. He has a beautiful swing ...
A: Paul, I am glad that you are in the process of getting clubs that are best suited for your son. Too ...
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| Rule 4-4 of Rules of Golf | 8/9/2009 |
Q: Playing in a singles competition on the 18th hole, my co-player is in a greenside bunker and I'm on ...
A: Jack, The following is from the USGA web site. b. Partners May Share Clubs Partners may share ...
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| reading a put | 8/6/2009 |
Q: we all cant read puts like Camilo Villegas, but what are the rules for how you can read a put. ...
A: Kyle, The following is from the USGA web site. For your information. 16-1. General a. Touching ...
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| Golf Buggy in hazards | 8/1/2009 |
Q: Is taking your golf buggy into a hazard against the rules of golf or just poor golf etiquette
A: Dale, It's not listed in the rules of golf as a violation, but it would be poor golf etiquette. ...
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| my golf swing | 7/29/2009 |
Q: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCib3XpiUCI thanks for your time
A: Joshua, Let's back up a bit. Prior to changing to a "strong" grip, how were you hitting the ball? ...
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| putting | 7/29/2009 |
Q: When I line up my putt from behind the ball with a line through my ball, it looks good. However, ...
A: Neil, First of all you're not unusual. Alignment in this game is simply a habit. In order for the ...
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| ground balls | 7/29/2009 |
Q: what is the reason i hit ground balls all the time i just don't understand what im doing wrong. If ...
A: Luke, First of all when you change something that was a habit it will feel unnatural. This is very ...
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| point of relief | 7/27/2009 |
Q: my ball ended up in a cement drainage ditch behind the green. the nearest point of relief, according ...
A: Salvador, That's what pals are for. Haha In this case you would be allowed one club length from ...
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| Shaft damage | 7/26/2009 |
Q: I just bought a new Nike Dymo2 driver. In the process of removing the price label, i ever so ...
A: Todd, It sounds as though it is an extremely small scratch. I doubt if it will adversely affect the ...
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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: Luke, The club is bottoming out before it gets to the ball. This means that the club is ascending ...
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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: John, The first piece of advice I'll give you is to finish the back swing. Once the back swing has ...
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| Ball in Hazard | 7/23/2009 |
Q: If i ht a ball into a hazard on my tee shot, and elect to re hit from the tee box, may I use a tee? ...
A: David, Good question. You may use a tee if you go back to the tee box after hitting the ball in the ...
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| Golf swing | 7/20/2009 |
Q: When i play golf i seem to hit alot of low line drives my friends and family say that i pick up but ...
A: Luke, It sounds as though your club is ascending (going up) at impact instead of descending (going ...
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| Inside-Out Swing | 7/20/2009 |
Q: First, thank you for your time..I will try to be short and specific. I am a better player between 4 ...
A: Paul, You have describe your issue very well. I would like to see a video of your swing which ...
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| marking the golf ball on the green | 7/17/2009 |
Q: May I mark another player's ball on the green? Must I ask permission to do so? Must I replace the ...
A: Penny, You may mark another player's ball on the putting with that player's permission. The person ...
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| Golf | 7/3/2009 |
Q: Micheal When a longest drive compition is held and it is not stated that the ball must be on the ...
A: Jamie, It appears this was an oversight by the competition committee. Typically, when a long drive ...
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| provisional | 7/3/2009 |
Q: what is the ruling if an opponet hits the provisional ball i hit after i have alraedy found and ...
A: Norman, This is a good question and here is the answer. Your opponent would have hit a "wrong ...
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| Marking position of ball | 7/1/2009 |
Q: In a matchplay competition my ball was on the green and several centimeters directly in front of an ...
A: John, What you did is a very common practice. I see players do this all the time. However, it is ...
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| Found Lost Ball / Ball Unplayable | 6/28/2009 |
Q: You hit the first ball off the tee into the "sagebrush". Rule 27-2a states "If a ball may be lost ...
A: Douglas, You can declare the ball unplayable but you cannot play the provisional ball. You must ...
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| Flagstick as backstop | 6/27/2009 |
Q: I’d love to get a “ruling” on a claim my fellow competitor made this afternoon. I made a putt from ...
A: Brian, You're right. Whenever the ball is not on the putting green you have the option of having ...
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| No consistency with my Driver or fairway woods. | 6/25/2009 |
Q: To begin, I'm 24 years old, 6'4, 200 pounds. I use a Mega Bear 450 10 degree loft driver with what I ...
A: Blaine, I feel your frustration with your woods. One of the things that will help immediately is to ...
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| Continued training / mental training | 6/22/2009 |
Q: I have been playing golf a little over 3 years now and have worked my handicap down to a 7. The only ...
A: Doug, You didn't provide some vital information such as how often you practice and play. ...
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| Healer X Driver | 6/19/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a driver at a yard sale for $2.00, the name on the club sole is Healer X. It is ...
A: Al, I have been around golf for over 40 years and the name Healer X does not ring a bell. Bottom ...
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| Right golf set for my height | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I have just started playing golf again after several years.I've been using a borrowed set of clubs.I ...
A: Rich, here is what you need to do. First, find a "demo day" in your area. Talk to the local PGA ...
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| Iron play | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I'm a med. to high handicapper and my problem is with my irons. I can drive straight for 315-335yds ...
A: Matt, It sounds like the club is reaching the bottom of it's arc before it reaches the ball. This ...
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| Rules, strokeplay | 6/14/2009 |
Q: I recently entered a strokeplay competition at my club, i signed for 83 gross score, 43 front nine ...
A: Tony, Read below. From the USGA web site. b. Signing and Returning Score Card After completion of ...
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| practice | 6/13/2009 |
Q: can you practice chipping and putting on a green you have just played in stroke play? I belive in ...
A: Kyle, This is from the USGA web site. Answer is below. 7-2. During Round A player must not make a ...
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| putting | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I made a long putt so I put my name on the flag for long putt. My partner putted her ball before I ...
A: Mary, Congratulations for making the long putt. If your partner putted before you could remove your ...
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| cart path play | 6/7/2009 |
Q: I'm comfortable with the fact that under Rule 24 a concrete cart path is an obstruction and under ...
A: Ned, Good question. Here is the answer that should please everyone. Below is from the USGA web ...
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| Lie angle | 6/7/2009 |
Q: Michael, do lie angle and shaft length go hand in hand? I had a custom fitting for my current set of ...
A: Joe, I am so glad that you went for a club fitting. It is so important to get a set of clubs that ...
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| putting pga rules | 6/6/2009 |
Q: I have a conflict with a buddy of mine on a putting issue. Are you allowed, when putting, after you ...
A: Dave, Here is the definition of addressing the ball from the USGA web site. Addressing the Ball; ...
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| Looking for new irons. | 6/3/2009 |
Q: I have been playing for about 10 years now and have played with hand me down clubs and used clubs ...
A: Josh, Whether you play one a month or 3 times a week, you will enjoy the game so much more if you ...
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| driver c/c?? | 6/1/2009 |
Q: I know nothing about golf. But I acquired some beautiful persimmon golf club heads and I'm trying to ...
A: Melissa, The cc stands for the cubic centimeter of the club. It is a unit of measurement. The cc ...
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| Rules Question - The lost ball dilemma! | 5/30/2009 |
Q: I play saturday competitions at my local club and had an interesting situation arise: On the par ...
A: Ben, First of all, after a search of 5 minutes the ball is considered a lost ball. Stroke and ...
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| Shaft Flex | 5/29/2009 |
Q: I have been looking into upgrading my 3-wood. My current one is the R7 Ti 3-wood with steel shaft ...
A: Matt, The first thing I would recommend is to ask the PGA Professional at your course to contact ...
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| Weak Drives | 5/29/2009 |
Q: My drives off the tee are asymmetrical with a rise and sharp drop off, the roll is almost ...
A: Scott, It sounds as though you are hitting down into the ball which makes the ball go up and when ...
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| Orginal ball found | 5/25/2009 |
Q: In the last two weeks, I have had very similar situations, but don't know the official rule and ...
A: Michele, First let me apologize for the delay in getting to answer your question. Now to address ...
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| hitting wedge shots off the heel of the club | 5/24/2009 |
Q: I am a fairly solid ball striker and a decent player. (index of 5.0) Lately i have noticed that when ...
A: Paul, Sorry for the delay. This is an interesting question. My first thought is that your wedge ...
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| lie angle of club | 5/21/2009 |
Q: What is two degrees upright mean on irons
A: Jason, This means that the lie (shaft) angle is two more degrees vertical than "standard". In ...
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| golf clubs | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I have been using my husbands clubs and am finally getting my own. I am looking at spending around ...
A: Christy, This is a great question. If you are unsure as to your continued involvement in the game, ...
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| HITTING THE BALL OF A GREEN | 5/19/2009 |
Q: A friend sliced his tee shot way right and onto a previously played green, can he hit the ball off ...
A: Deric, The player that hit his ball onto another green would do the following. He would drop off ...
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| Unplayable Lie | 5/17/2009 |
Q: Hoffman, My ball came to rest against a fence and under a bush. According to rule 28-c under ...
A: Brian, I agree with your interpretation of Rule 28-c. Remember that the ball cannot be closer to ...
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| Q-School | 5/13/2009 |
Q: Hey Michael, I just wanted to ask, who can I get into the first stage of Q-School? I am scratch ...
A: Pipe, Here is the web site that has all of the information you need. ...
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| Q-School | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I'm a scratch golfer who is now on days studing in the U.S.A. I think I'm really good in golf so ...
A: Pipe, This is a summary from Tom Kelly from about.com that I found on line. It covers all of the ...
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| Club Question | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I am trying to find out what the loft is on an Original Callaway Big Bertha Heavenwood -- I think ...
A: Pete, I just talked to a representative from the Callaway Company. The loft of the original ...
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| check up | 5/10/2009 |
Q: I want to know how to get chip or pitch shots to check up after a couple bounces. Is there a drill ...
A: Jerome, The only way to make a ball stop or check up on the green is with backspin. In order to ...
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| Question | 5/9/2009 |
Q: are U allowed rake a bunker before U hit out of it, can U B penalized for same
A: Lorcan, You are not allowed to rake a bunker prior to hitting out of it. This would be considered ...
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| rules | 5/8/2009 |
Q: I was wondering what happens when you tee off and hook a ball into the woods about 200 yards from ...
A: Jimmy, Thanks for the follow up. Let me address the unplayable lie situation first. Again from the ...
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| rules | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I was wondering what happens when you tee off and hook a ball into the woods about 200 yards from ...
A: James, I'm assuming that the ball cannot be found. If this is the case you would have to proceed ...
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| Shanking | 5/5/2009 |
Q: Just lately i have been shanking my sand wedge and my pitching wedge. Is there any tips how to cure ...
A: Eric, Let me first explain that there are two types of shanking. The typical one is when the hosel ...
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| Golf Balls | 5/4/2009 |
Q: Michael, Not really a swing type question so I hope you don't mind but I think you can answer this ...
A: Matthew, As long as the balls were kept in a climate controlled area, I think you should be fine. I ...
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| water hazard | 5/2/2009 |
Q: This has been a question at our club for a while. If you have a water hazard in front of you (not a ...
A: Kyle, You always have to keep the water hazard (not lateral) between yourself and the hole. Here ...
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| 3 wood shaft flex question | 4/28/2009 |
Q: I am looking for some advice on the right flex for a tour edge exotics XCGV 3 wood that I ...
A: Kevin, I will tell you that I am a huge proponent of testing clubs out before a purchase. Try to ...
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| holding two clubs | 4/26/2009 |
Q: can a player make a stroke with the club held in one hand while holding another club in the other ...
A: Mike, In my opinion yes he can. As long as the player is not using the other club in an unusual way ...
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| Golf - Provisional ball | 4/25/2009 |
Q: Can a provisional ball be played if there is a doubt about whether, after a stroke, a ball has ...
A: Jack, No you can't play a provisional ball if you think that the ball may be in a hazard. If you do ...
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| Reshafting older irons | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I have a set of Callaway Big Bertha irons that is approximately 10 years old (bought used from a ...
A: Steve, If you are seeing inconsistencies with your irons, I would consider reshafting them. If not, ...
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| Left Foot Flaring to Left | 4/17/2009 |
Q: before impact. Sometimes it completely leaves the floor! Please can you help with why this ...
A: Matt, You should have 75% (or more) of your weight on the left foot at impact. It sounds like 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: Mark, I do have two other drills to practice to eliminate swaying off the ball. The first is to hit ...
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| Reteeing | 4/8/2009 |
Q: 2 questions. Player A tees off and goes 20 feet ahead, ball remains inside the teeing ground, can he ...
A: Ewan, Player A can re-tee (hitting his third shot) according to the unplayable lie rule which ...
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| poor accuracy | 4/5/2009 |
Q: I seem to be hitting my ball everywhere except where I'm aiming.I'm thinking my led hand is to far ...
A: Len, This isn't too much information to go on, but I'll give it my best. One of the ultimate goals ...
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| swing help | 3/30/2009 |
Q: i used to be a scratch golfer when i was younger, but it's been 6 years since i've picked up a ...
A: Michael, It's great to hear that you're back playing golf. Before I get into critiquing your swing, ...
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| high school golf | 3/27/2009 |
Q: My daughter is playing on her high school golf team with all boys. I would like to know what if ...
A: Ronald, I just got off the phone with my daughter's high school golf coach. Here in Texas, starting ...
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| Beginner | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I am a beginner golfer. I have been working mainly with my 7 iron. Which I have straightend out a ...
A: Joe, I am stumped as to why your have two dents on the sole plate of your driver. Topping the ball ...
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| Golf | 3/21/2009 |
Q: When i watch great players swing they all have one thing in common and thats a great upper body ...
A: Ryan, You're right. All good to great players have a full shoulder turn. The more you can turn your ...
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| Golf career | 3/20/2009 |
Q: Mr. Hoffman, I am a 31 year old man who has been golfing for about 5 years now. I started shooting ...
A: Sam, Let me address the decent paycheck part of your question first. If you accept money, you are ...
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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: Ryan, I know how frustrating this can be for you. Let's try this to hopefully get you out of coming ...
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| how i can better my golf game from course to course | 3/3/2009 |
Q: Hey Michael, I am a senior for my high school golf team i have been playing golf now for five years ...
A: James, Most everyone plays better at their home course than other courses because you're familiar ...
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| Ball Flight Too High | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I am a 2 handicap who hits the ball very high....too high for my liking. I lose distance in windy ...
A: Jeff, Since you are a 2 handicap that can routinely hit the driver 300 yards, I wouldn't advise ...
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| Shaft | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I am 61, 6'4" 6-handicap, 7/8 iron from 150, I need for you to recommend a shaft for my driver, it ...
A: Stuart, The first thing I would recommend is to place the ball further up in your stance and tee ...
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| Golf ball inventory | 2/27/2009 |
Q: Is there a limit to the NUMBER of golf balls that can be carried, in your bag, in either a PGA event ...
A: Gene, The answer for the PGA players or the amateurs is simply no. Carry as many as you think you ...
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| drivers | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I'm looking to buy a new driver, Is there any difference in distance between a 9.5 degree club face ...
A: Michael, The answer is yes. There is a difference in the distance that you would see between the ...
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| high school golf coaching | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I have been made the High School golf coach at a very small high school. I played in high school, ...
A: Bill, Congratulations on your new position. It will be so rewarding for you to see them grow as ...
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| golf question | 2/18/2009 |
Q: off the tee with my diver i loose so much yardage by hitting the ball too high. i am wonding what i ...
A: John, Let me tell you what causes a tee shot hit too high. First is the loft of your driver at ...
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| Steel Irons flex of shaft. | 2/14/2009 |
Q: I am looking into buying new irons and I'm not sure which flex to get. they are::: 5.0 6.0 6.5 ...
A: John, Buying new irons is a very exciting time. The best way to determine which shaft flex is best ...
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| Fitting | 2/9/2009 |
Q: Michael; first some history. A few years back I bought a new set of clubs, and was fit for them at ...
A: Blaine, You have experienced two fittings with different fitters with different results. Not ...
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| golf apprenticeship | 2/9/2009 |
Q: I would like to get into the PGA apprentice program in order to become a class a head pro. Is it ...
A: Michael, I think it's wonderful that you want to be a Class A Head Golf professional. It has many ...
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| Determining who is away. | 2/6/2009 |
Q: I am off the green behind a bunker but closer than someone on the green. Who is away? Similar ...
A: Les, Sorry for the delay. The answer to your question is the person who is furthest from the hole ...
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| X-18 vs. MX-23 | 2/5/2009 |
Q: Michael, Last year I went from a set of Mizuno MX-23 irons to the Callaway X-18 irons. Steel shafts ...
A: Perry, I know you're going through a frustrating time. You said "hitting the X-18s at the pro shop ...
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| Forgiving Irons | 2/4/2009 |
Q: "I generally hit between the mid 80's to low 90's. I am looking to get a new set of irons and was ...
A: Mike, In general, you might look at most of the perimeter weighted irons that are now available. ...
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| Incorrect Handicap Issue | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I am a member of a reasonably large Golf Society and recently played in a Match Play competition. ...
A: Stuart, Let me address the 17.8 number first off. This appears to be a handicap index. The handicap ...
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| golf scheduling | 1/31/2009 |
Q: We have a 26 week schedule with eight golfers but only one tee time. How do we set up a schedule ...
A: Guy, With the majority of golfers agreeing to this method, I would put all the players names in a ...
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| golf tee colors | 1/21/2009 |
Q: What skill-levels do the different tee marker colors designate? I know red indicates women, and ...
A: Melinda, In theory, the lower handicaps would play from the tees that make the course the longest ...
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| TEE BOXES | 1/16/2009 |
Q: MY SONS AND I PLAY IN A TOURNAMENT 4 TIMES A YEAR AND HAVE BETWEEN 4 AND 12 GOLFERS PARTICIPATE. THE ...
A: Kip, I feel the only way you can have a fair tournament for all is to play the same tee box. The ...
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| TEE BOXES | 1/14/2009 |
Q: MY SONS AND I PLAY IN A TOURNAMENT 4 TIMES A YEAR AND HAVE BETWEEN 4 AND 12 GOLFERS PARTICIPATE. THE ...
A: Kip, I would like to know what type of format you playing before I can give you my suggestions, ...
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| hooking | 1/12/2009 |
Q: How can I stop hooking? The only thing that works for me so far is to use an extremely weak grip ...
A: Bob, I feel your pain. Nothing worse than a hook out of control. I'm glad you gave me all of the ...
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| golf grips | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I'm looking to re-grip my clubs myself. Grips I want come in size .600 or .580. The tips if my clubs ...
A: Joe, I really think that either size grip would fit. You'd have an easier time getting the .600 to ...
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| Golf fitness program. | 1/7/2009 |
Q: I'm 35 years old and haven't played golf in a while but now I'm ready to get myself back in shape to ...
A: Josiah, Here is a web site to check out. There are some complimentary exercises and for $50 ...
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| ball flight | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I've been playing golf for alittle over a year and have always hit the ball low even my driver which ...
A: Cody, here are a couple of things that you can try in order to realize a higher trajectory with you ...
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| graphite shaft flexibility | 1/6/2009 |
Q: i am new to the world of club building and am trying to gain an overall knowledge of options to ...
A: Ed, Hope to see you on the tour. If you need a caddie, let me know. The following are the ...
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| Golf fitness program. | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I'm 35 years old and haven't played golf in a while but now I'm ready to get myself back in shape to ...
A: Josiah, You have the right idea getting back in the game in better shape. It sounds as if you are ...
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| best golf swing | 1/5/2009 |
Q: If you could have any golfers swing (past or present) who's swing would you chose and why? Thanks, ...
A: Jason, Wow, that is quite a question. There are literally so many swings that I have admired ...
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| Golf Rules - Bunker shots | 1/4/2009 |
Q: I would like to find out about penalties when hitting a ball out of a bunker. 1) If the ball is ...
A: Gim, Answers are located at the end of the question. I would like to find out about penalties ...
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| ping karsten 2 irons | 1/3/2009 |
Q: I want to what the lofts of my ping karsten 2 irons 3-sw ?
A: Brian, The best way to know the lofts of your clubs is to take them to your local PGA Professional. ...
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| Getting fitted | 12/30/2008 |
Q: I got a new set of callaways irons for christmas, and I have never been fitted. I plan on getting ...
A: Eric, You are very wise to get fitted for the clubs you should be using. Go through the fitting and ...
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| Hazard Rule | 12/28/2008 |
Q: I'm playing a tee shot on a short par 4. There is a water hazard ~20 yards in front of the T box, ...
A: Roy, The way you describe the situation it sounds like where your ball entered the hazard, the ...
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| Stand Bag | 12/28/2008 |
Q: How do you set up your stand golf bag with your clubs, Golf club placement, for golfers ease?
A: David, It's best to have the the higher part of the mouth of the bag toward the rear. The woods ...
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| ping anser original putter | 12/25/2008 |
Q: i would interested in if you have any idea how much my putter is worth. it is ping original. has ...
A: Paul, You are very fortunate to have one of these putters Paul. In the "eighties" I know they were ...
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| New grips | 12/19/2008 |
Q: Hey Michael, I am considering getting new grips on my current clubs. Is there a certain technique to ...
A: Eric, There is a certain technique which once you've done once or twice is very easy. It is less ...
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| ping irons | 12/18/2008 |
Q: I keep seeing reference to "dot Color" black, orange etc. when looking at irons on ebay, what ...
A: Gene, The dot color indicates the lie angle of the club. Black is standard. White blue and green ...
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| Drivers | 12/14/2008 |
Q: My question regards the driver. I am looking into buying a new driver. When I look at drivers, I see ...
A: Eric, Yours is a very good and important question. First let me address the loft. This is the angle ...
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| most important fundamentals | 12/11/2008 |
Q: What do you think are the 5 most important fundamentals of the golf swing in order 1 through 5 and ...
A: Jason, I will be giving you my top 3. Interestingly enough none of these three happen during the ...
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| side saddle putting | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I have some eye retina problems and can't see straight lines. Prefer to putt with a long putter ...
A: Greg, You might want to experiment with long putters of various lie angles. I would find a putter ...
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| Senior Tees | 11/15/2008 |
Q: What is the purpose of the tee system. I thought it is to even up the playing field when you are ...
A: John, You could look at it like that. Perhaps a shorter hitter plays a more forward tee box than a ...
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| getting serious | 11/14/2008 |
Q: hey hows it going well I love golf for 1 I have been playing for 2 and a half months serious i live ...
A: Chris, Here are a couple a couple of options for you to find tournaments in your area. First ...
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| callaway uniflex steel shafts | 11/12/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased callaway x20 irons with steel uniflex shafts. My question has do with whether ...
A: Geoff, First of all, Callaway is a very reputable club manufacturer. Then it's all about the ...
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| Re-teeing in the teeing blocks | 11/5/2008 |
Q: If your ball enters a lateral hazard (water) off the tee, can you re-tee from the same spot on the ...
A: Jim, If you hit the second ball from the tee box you would have incur a one shot penalty. You ...
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| Short Game | 11/5/2008 |
Q: I have been trying for two years now to stop my wedge shots (from 50 yards in) flying straight ...
A: Matthew, I understand your frustration. The ball can respond off the club going straight right in ...
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| Career help | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I work as a fund accountant for a reputable hedge fund company and it is a good job but it is not ...
A: Gavin, There are many facets of the golf business. I started in 1981 and enjoyed every minute of ...
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| grip change with offset irons? | 10/22/2008 |
Q: My new clubs have more offset than my last set, and it's not good so far. How should the greater ...
A: Brooke, My new clubs have more offset than my last set, and it's not good so far. MH Tell me why ...
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| New irons | 10/19/2008 |
Q: Today I was playing with my dad's co worker and he let me use his iron on a par 3. He didn't tell me ...
A: Jeff, Mizunos don't have to be pricey. Check out some golf retailers that sell used clubs. It just ...
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| in course ob | 10/18/2008 |
Q: My home course has an in course(parallel holes) out of bounds tree line, marked with white stakes ...
A: Greg, Under Rule 33 it is permissible to have out of bounds between holes on the course for safety ...
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| cobra L4V or Speed Pro D | 10/17/2008 |
Q: Hopefully you can help bc nobody else has been able to...I am trying to decide whether I should get ...
A: Chris, First question - What type of golf course conditions do you play? is your course on average, ...
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| deciding new golf balls | 10/15/2008 |
Q: I'm almost done with my pack of noodles, so I'm debating whether or not to choose a new type. By the ...
A: Jeffrey, From the internet Bridgestone Golf e6+ Golf Balls: The Bridgestone Golf e6+ golf ...
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| how to become a head pro | 10/15/2008 |
Q: I am fifteen and I want to become a club pro. I'm good at golf and i like working on the course and ...
A: Austin, I think that's great. Golf is a business, so the business classes that you may be taking in ...
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| deciding new golf balls | 10/15/2008 |
Q: I'm almost done with my pack of noodles, so I'm debating whether or not to choose a new type. By the ...
A: Jeffrey, Since you are willing to spend $30 a dozen, try to use the same ball every time you play, ...
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| Shafts | 10/13/2008 |
Q: When does one know, I am 61, 7 handicap, when one need to go from a stiff shaft to a regular. Stu
A: Stu, There will be a few signs that will indicate when you need to change. The first will be ...
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| Changing my swing | 10/7/2008 |
Q: Today I was asking my coach on some tips for my swing... he noticed my swing was coming too far ...
A: Jeffrey, I agree when the club is waist high, it should be it should be parallel to that club on ...
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| Shooting a course record | 9/30/2008 |
Q: Can a course record be scored playing in a pairs stableford competition. Even if the person scored ...
A: Trevor, The following is from the USGA "Decisions On The Rules Of Golf", page 532. MISCELLANEOUS ...
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| getting into the amature open | 9/27/2008 |
Q: How would a golfer who have already won some local tournaments, go from local golfer to playing in ...
A: Robert, Here is some information about getting into the United States Amateur Golf Tournament. ...
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| getting new clubs | 9/25/2008 |
Q: I'm thinking about getting a new set of clubs, one up from my teen set that I bought just over an ...
A: Jeff, Here is what you need to do. First, find out what club in your area is going to put on a ...
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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, You are right. The amount that he turns on his back swing is quite unusual. Basically, his ...
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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, Good question Ryan. As you seem to know, the consistent position of the hands on the golf ...
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| BALL MOVING ON GREEN | 9/20/2008 |
Q: AFTER MARKING HIS BALL. CLEANING IT. HE REPLACED THE BALL AND LIFTED HIS MARKER. WHILE GETTING READY ...
A: Bob, This is A question/answer from the 2008-2009 USGA Decisions on the Rules of golf that comes ...
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| playing wrong ball in 2 man scrambles? | 9/17/2008 |
Q: Is there a penalty for one player playing his partner's ball in a two man scrambles format? Both ...
A: Jeff, You would have to consult the tournament organizer / PGA Professional on this one. The USGA ...
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| golf ruling | 9/14/2008 |
Q: are you now allowed to rake the bunker say if the rake is a long way from your ball and you want to ...
A: Diane, Thanks for your patience. I've been dealing with Hurricane Ike and the aftermath here in ...
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| wrist hinging in backswing | 9/14/2008 |
Q: When taking the backswing, am I supposed to feel that I'm using my shoulders the entire way back? ...
A: Jeff, Sorry for the delay. I went through Hurricane Ike and haven't had access to a computer with ...
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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, This is a great question. I feel like the only way to have an opportunity to feel powerful at ...
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| upper back pain | 9/7/2008 |
Q: Whenever I follow through, I feel this pain / popping feeling in my upper left back. I can also feel ...
A: Jeff, My advice to you is to go see someone in the medical field that can diagnose your issue. You ...
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| back swing | 9/4/2008 |
Q: I am not a very good golfer, mainly because of lower back problems( this probably has nothing to do ...
A: Milt, I think it's wonderful that you enjoy playing golf. Now that I know some of the ...
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| back swing | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I am not a very good golfer, mainly because of lower back problems( this probably has nothing to do ...
A: Milt, Sorry to hear about your lower back problems. Have you consulted a physician about an ...
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| Follow-Up | 9/2/2008 |
Q: Michael: I just read a previous piece of advice (pasted in below) - I wanted to check if that ...
A: Jimmy, The first thing that needs to be done is to determine what part of the club is making ...
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| rules for two-person scramble | 8/30/2008 |
Q: In playing this format, player one hit her second shot but then it was determined that player two's ...
A: Carol, Once player one hit from a location, then that was the ball chosen. Player two should have ...
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| Loft/Lie Adjustments Before or After Lessons | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I'm a relative beginner when it comes to golf, and I got a new set of clubs about a month ago. The ...
A: Nick, Great question. Take a lesson or two first because you will primarily working on grip, stance ...
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| sicing/inconsistancy | 8/26/2008 |
Q: my name is Dakota. I have been having a lot of problems lately with inconsistancy. If the ball ...
A: Dakota, First of all let's take this one step at a time. You say that the divot is pointing to ...
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| Taylormade Tour Burner Driver | 8/26/2008 |
Q: What is the difference between the TP model and the regular tour burner? I am a 9 handicap and ...
A: John, The difference in the two drivers is the shaft. The TP is designed for higher swing speeds, ...
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| Golf shafts | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I am 57 and a 7 handicap. My ball speed is 130-135 and I am thinking of changing to a regular shaft ...
A: Bob, Never sacrifice distance. It is too precious of a commodity. Get with an experience club ...
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| Rescue woods | 8/18/2008 |
Q: What is the difference between normal woods and rescue woods.
A: Brian, The only difference is in the depth of the face of the wood. Typically the "Rescue" woods ...
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| searching for a lost ball | 8/17/2008 |
Q: while looking for a ball is it allowed to go back and play another while my partners look to save ...
A: Alex, This would seem to make sense as long as you declare that you are going to play a provisional ...
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| new driver | 8/14/2008 |
Q: reciently i bought a new ping g10 driver 10.5 degrees,with atfc 129 d regular tip flex control ...
A: Larry, To answer your question directly, I have not heard of him. Here is his bio from the club's ...
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| new driver | 8/14/2008 |
Q: reciently i bought a new ping g10 driver 10.5 degrees,with atfc 129 d regular tip flex control ...
A: Larry, As far as quality is concerned you have purchased one of the best. Ping has been a leader in ...
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| putting more spin onto the ball | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you could give me some tips for hitting the ball with more spin from about 20-40 ...
A: Jeffrey, At address make sure the ball is back in your stance. Your hands should be forward, ...
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| Hi again, and need help! | 8/6/2008 |
Q: I recently came back from a one week vacation... I went to play 9 holes yesterday, and I was ...
A: Jeff, Congratulations on those record rounds. It's nice when you break through another barrier. ...
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| Club Grips | 8/6/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me how often and what is the best solution to clean grips. I clean my clubs after every ...
A: Ken, Cleaning your grips is important. To keep your grips free from dirt and perspiration will ...
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| Hi again, and need help! | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I recently came back from a one week vacation... I went to play 9 holes yesterday, and I was ...
A: Jeff, Don't panic. Go ahead and have a few more practice sessions and/or rounds of golf and see ...
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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, I have always taught that the hips are pulled into the swing. As your upper body turns into ...
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| Shaft selection dilemma | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I need more distance off the tee. I am 63 and my handicap is 11. In a recent test at a golf shop my ...
A: Larry, That is a very different combination. It worked for 9 holes. Before you buy the club. put it ...
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| senior golf | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I am a 67 year old male wanting to return to the game after a 20 year absence. What hybrid clubs do ...
A: David, I am glad to see you coming back to the game. Before you but any hybrids, make sure you demo ...
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| hybrid clubs | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if I should just go with irons or use a combination of irons and hybrid clubs. Just ...
A: William, Before you purchase anymore clubs I would suggest that you go to a local demo day and see ...
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| Hybrid loft? | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I was just wondering if hybrids were supposed to go really low and rolling. Because when I hit my ...
A: Jeff, Would I be correct in assuming that you'd like to hit this 4 iron hybrid higher for more ...
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| Hybrid loft? | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I was just wondering if hybrids were supposed to go really low and rolling. Because when I hit my ...
A: Jeff, No full shot in golf is supposed to go low and rolling. It sounds as if your hitting the ...
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| Iron shaft selection | 7/22/2008 |
Q: ..I recently had my clubs stolen out of my vehicle. The irons were custom fitted to me from Hot stix ...
A: Ken, Hate to hear that your clubs were stolen. You say that you did well with the steel shafts. ...
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| Continued... | 7/19/2008 |
Q: Since there were too many follow ups I decided to post a new question :P I totally forgot about ...
A: It sounds as though once you are warmed up, your game improves. Spend some additional time on the ...
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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: The perfect ball flight? The opinions are many on this subject. It really depends on the weather ...
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| Continued... | 7/18/2008 |
Q: Since there were too many follow ups I decided to post a new question :P I totally forgot about ...
A: Jeff, If the club at the start of the downswing is being initiated by your upper body, arms or ...
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| Continued... | 7/18/2008 |
Q: Since there were too many follow ups I decided to post a new question :P I totally forgot about ...
A: Jeff, Thin or "bellied" pitches are usually the result of the club ascending (moving in an upward ...
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| dent in driver | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I am a beginning golfer and i just noticed after i went to the range the other day that i somehow ...
A: Brett, Glad that you have started to play this game. It really is a game for a lifetime. Learn the ...
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| General Help. | 7/17/2008 |
Q: I'm a 13 year old golfer with about an average score of 89-94. I have a few questions for you: I ...
A: Jeffrey, Congratulations on your record round of 84. The next challenge is to break 80. With ...
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| General Help. | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I'm a 13 year old golfer with about an average score of 89-94. I have a few questions for you: I ...
A: Jeffrey, It sounds as if the shaft may be too flexible on these clubs. Are they the same flex as ...
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| General Help. | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I'm a 13 year old golfer with about an average score of 89-94. I have a few questions for you: I ...
A: Jeffrey, I would need to see your swing in order to comment on your first question. See a local PGA ...
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| hitting a higher drive | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I took lessons and used a swing trainer and have been able to groove an inside out swing. I am ...
A: Joe, If you are satisfied with the direction of your drives, I have two suggestions for you. Try a ...
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| why am i hitting it right? | 7/10/2008 |
Q: IT hardly ever goes straight! SO what am I doing wrong? ANSWER: Jordan, I will assume that the ...
A: Jordan, Explain what steps you took to improve your grip. Lesson, Hogan's book. It takes time to ...
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| why am i hitting it right? | 7/9/2008 |
Q: IT hardly ever goes straight! SO what am I doing wrong?
A: Jordan, I will assume that the ball curves to the right. Your not alone. 85 of all right handed ...
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| Proper Shaft fitting | 7/7/2008 |
Q: My average driver swing speed is 100mph and 89mph with a 6 iron. I generally don't take much of a ...
A: Ray, Torque is the shaft's designed resistance to turning throughout the downswing and impact. ...
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| graphite or steel driver | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I had been using graphite irons and woods and always had a problem either pull hooking or blocking ...
A: Andy, From what you're telling me the answer is most likely go to a steel shafted driver. You are ...
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| short tee shots | 7/6/2008 |
Q: I am 81 years old and I am in pretty good shape, I exercise and use the treadmill just about every ...
A: Milt, First of all I did some research on the club made of Zolex. It's lighter than titanium ...
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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: Ryan, I do have some ideas on this concept. I believe focusing on the ball is the worst thing a ...
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| irons | 7/5/2008 |
Q: I am a sophomore in high school and have been playing the game for about 5 years. I started off ...
A: Josh, After reading your questions a couple of times, this is my response to you. It appears that ...
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| shorten the shafts on golf clubs ? | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I'm a senior golfer. Recently, I developed pain and stiffness in my shoulders which limits my left ...
A: Joe, Instead of doing anything to your clubs, let's try the following first. If your limited in ...
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| Golf | 6/29/2008 |
Q: I tee off and when I find my ball it is just out of bounds. What options are there?
A: Kris, If the ball is out of bounds there is only one option and that is a stroke and distance ...
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| New Sport | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I am involved in a large variety of sports, being that I've just turned 12, I think that it is time ...
A: Pooch, Great choice. Golf is truly a game for life. Treat the game with respect and play by the ...
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| golfer's elbow | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I am writing an article on golfer's elbow. I want to know if golfers you have worked/played with, ...
A: Donna, I have played with golfers that have this condition. They usually wear a band just below the ...
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| Grass Cuttings on fairway or in the rough | 6/25/2008 |
Q: If a ball is sitting on top of a small pile of grass cuttings on the fairway, is this classed as a ...
A: Alan, If your ball is sitting on top a pile of grass clippings you must play the ball as it lies. ...
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| pin placements | 6/24/2008 |
Q: members at my club are very dissatisfied with the extreme pin placements. The pinsetter, a better ...
A: Glenn, I would be equally upset and would find another game only if I thought the flags were placed ...
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| Blocking - Push Slice Epidemic | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I have been golfing for close to 25 years; at one time I was a scratch player. Now I hold a 4.5 ...
A: Michael, There are several possibilities that we'll explore in this answer. The first would be ball ...
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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, They get their hands that high because of two things. One is shoulder rotation and the other ...
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| Club Fitting | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I am just getting started in golf and I was about to buy a set of Adams GT500 irons but I was told ...
A: Ronnie, No, irons can be made of any length for the most part. Not only is the length important, ...
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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: Ryan, In my opinion, the bigger muscles of the chest, shoulders and back should initiate the ...
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| Club Fitting | 6/16/2008 |
Q: Michael...I was recently fit for a new set of Mizuno MX-25s. I am 6'3", a 16 handicap, and hit a 7 ...
A: Jay, All of us are different and you have to trust the clubfitter and the results. Effectively you ...
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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: Ryan, Good question. First of all emulating Fred Couple's rhythum would be wonderful. His original ...
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| Match Play | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I have been told that in Matchplay if you hit the ball Out of Bounds that it is automatic loss of ...
A: Shaun, The penalty for hitting a ball out of bounds is stroke and distance. This is true for match ...
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| wood loft. | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I have FT-3 [11 loft] and the Big Bertha Steelhead Plus [steel shaft] 5 wood, and need a 3 wood ...
A: Pete, You're jogging my memory quite a bit, but I believe the Big Bertha 5 wood has 21 degrees of ...
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| Handicap matchplay | 6/6/2008 |
Q: In a handicap matchplay match I have to give my opponent two strokes, one each on the two hardest ...
A: Mike, I just got off the phone with Mark from the USGA. His response was as follows; the player ...
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| Equipment in Hazards | 6/5/2008 |
Q: Are you allowed to have your Golf Buggy or equipment other than the club you are using inside the ...
A: George, The penalty for having your golf buggy in any hazard on my golf course would be prompt ...
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| Equipment in Hazards | 6/4/2008 |
Q: Are you allowed to have your Golf Buggy or equipment other than the club you are using inside the ...
A: George, You certainly can take other clubs with you into the hazard, but be careful not to ground ...
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| Handicap matchplay | 6/4/2008 |
Q: In a handicap matchplay match I have to give my opponent two strokes, one each on the two hardest ...
A: Mike, Sorry for the delay. I have a call into the USGA to confirm the answer to your question. ...
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| Handicap Calculation | 6/2/2008 |
Q: I have a question about calculating handicap in a certain scenario. I have recently played 18-holes ...
A: Mark, Good question and the answer is easy. The USGA course rating crew should have a course and ...
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| Handicap scoring | 6/2/2008 |
Q: I am in a match play handicap league. Acording to the rules of match play You may concede your ...
A: Doug, It may affect his handicap but this is the way the USGA would like all match play events to ...
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| lie adjustment | 5/30/2008 |
Q: hopefully you can help. Im 6 ft 3 and have a wrist to floor of 37.5. ive always had the problem ...
A: There shouldn't be any problem getting your clubs bent three to four degrees. What type of clubs do ...
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| longer drives | 5/29/2008 |
Q: so my question is this: i am a relatively long hitter with my irons, but my distance seems to ...
A: Jeff, Seems like pretty good distances to me. The average for the PGA tour is 282. But your ...
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| lie adjustment | 5/29/2008 |
Q: hopefully you can help. Im 6 ft 3 and have a wrist to floor of 37.5. ive always had the problem ...
A: Jeff, I understand your concern. This will be very easy and not cost you much to do. Put a piece of ...
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| Practice Swings | 5/29/2008 |
Q: A person in my golf league places a tee in the ground without a ball and takes a practice swing ...
A: Sharon, This practice of swinging at an object, in this case a tee, is perfectly legal. It's ...
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| saving shaft | 5/22/2008 |
Q: I have R580xd driver that is about 3 years old. I love the shaft but not the look of the head, Can I ...
A: Terry, You can have the shaft taken out of your current club and put into the head of your choice. ...
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| Lateral Hazard | 5/14/2008 |
Q: I am not sure I understand the rules of lateral hazards. If your ball enters a lateral hazard, my ...
A: Dustin, Funny that you ask this question because I asked the group I played with yesterday if any ...
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| holed out - removal of flagstick | 5/8/2008 |
Q: Playing a foursome. I was 80 yards off the green. Hit my ball...it hit the green....bounced ...
A: Angie, First of all congratulations on the nice shot. As far as if there was a penalty involved, ...
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| Bunker Penalty | 4/25/2008 |
Q: Player#2 ball is in a bunker. Player#1 hits first and his divot lands in the same bunker but is not ...
A: John, If I understand your question player one was not in the bunker and his divot landed in the ...
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| Problem with my driver | 4/23/2008 |
Q: I have a Taylor Made R7 425. When hitting a ball the other day it seems a loose piece of metal is ...
A: Kyle, This has to be driving you crazy. I don't think it will hurt the playability of the club ...
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| swing | 4/22/2008 |
Q: hi my name is ben i am 15 i am currently playing to a 7 handicap yet i have started a tendency to ...
A: Ben, First of all congratulations on your 7 handicap. Nice. Let me ask you a question. Are you ...
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| BALL STOPPED BY FLAG | 4/14/2008 |
Q: What is the ruling in match or stroke play, when a player plays a shot to the green and the ball ...
A: Paul, After researching this question in the USGA Decisions On The Rules Of Golf, here is the ...
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| Golf club problems | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I hit mp60 Mizunos - my clubs are approx. one year old. In the last month I noticed that my lie ...
A: Dan, Interesting question. Did you have the lie checked when you first purchased your Mizunos? If ...
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| Driver loft | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I am looking at purchasing a Taylor Made burner driver and was told by one pro that the difference ...
A: "Minimal" is a relative term. This is what I would suggest for you. Take both clubs (9.5 and 10.5) ...
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| Provisional Ball | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I recently played in an Open event in Alice Springs Australia. I hit my ball off the tee on the ...
A: Toby, Here is what the rules of golf state regarding your question. b. When Provisional Ball ...
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| golf clubs | 3/30/2008 |
Q: Is a two way chipper a legal club? One of those upside down V shaped things that can be used with ...
A: Jerry, Through the years in the business I know the the double sided club is not a legal club. I ...
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| thin and fat shots | 3/29/2008 |
Q: I am a ten handecap, lefty golfer. I can hit my driver perfect every time of the tee. But my iron ...
A: Matthew, I can tell that you are very frustrated with your situation. I will explain what is ...
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| O.B. | 3/27/2008 |
Q: If you hit your drive O.B. of the tee can you use a tee for the next ball.
A: Rule 27 states If a ball is out of bounds, the player must play a ball, under penalty of one stroke, ...
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| re-shafting my irons | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I was given a set of mizuno mp30 but with Stiff shafts (DG S300). However, I have a set of old ...
A: Joel, This question is a good one. I'll tell you my feelings and what I know in this area. In a ...
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| golf rules | 3/26/2008 |
Q: i have just started working at my local golf club as a greenskeeper. before i worked at the course i ...
A: Rhys, Here is what you need to do to see if you are eligible to play in your club events. Ask the ...
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| height | 3/11/2008 |
Q: i bought a 460 driver and it has an after market shaft i am only 5'4" would it help to get the shaft ...
A: Duane, It's rare that a golfer considers sacrificing distance to gain control. This is very ...
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| golf clubs | 3/5/2008 |
Q: I have been playing for about a 2 years, I want to purchase some new golf clubs. Can you recommend ...
A: Aaron, Here is my suggestion for you. First of all find a manufacturers' demo day at your club or ...
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| Golf Equipment | 2/27/2008 |
Q: Micheal: I am a high handicap senior golfer. I recently tried my friends Tailor made r7 regular ...
A: Feel is such and individual thing that I cannot know how the R7 feels to you. Two suggestions. ...
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| Black Dot Callaway Driver | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I am looking at a Black Dot Callaway driver. What does the Black Dot mean?
A: At this point I do not have enough details. As far as I know, Callaway never had a driver called the ...
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| golf | 2/12/2008 |
Q: how should the mechanics of my golf swing change between using woods and irons?
A: Tom, Most golfers feel that they have to have two different full swings; an iron swing and a wood ...
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| Golf & Sleep | 2/11/2008 |
Q: How important is having a good night's sleep before you play a round of golf?
A: Elaine, Having a good night's sleep is important regardless of what you have planned for that day. ...
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