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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Ball position | 1/30/2012 | Paul Dolman |
| Q: However, I'm confused about ball position with HSS. In looking at the book on HSS and a video of ... A: I think we've found the key to your problem. I'd be willing to wager that you're hanging back on ... | ||
| Driver ball flight | 1/29/2012 | Paul Dolman |
| Q: I have been playing the HSS for several years with excellent results, but now my drives off the tee ... A: Tony, Since the ball flight issue is only with certain clubs I'd check ball position and set up as ... | ||
| Presidents cup | 11/18/2011 | Paul Dolman |
| Q: What are the costs involved in putting on The Presidents Cup? How much does the PGA/USGA have to ... A: Jim, Enormous but candidly, I have no idea and no way to find this out other than the means at your ... | ||
| Can I become a professional golfer? | 10/24/2011 | Paul Dolman |
| Q: I am currently 20 years and have been playing golf from the age of 17.My handicap is a 3. I've only ... A: Yes. It sounds like you have some talent for the game. If your desire and dedicaion is strong ... | ||
| golf terms | 10/2/2011 | Robb Nunn |
| Q: I was working on a Word Search Puzzle with the theme of golf. "Deeds" and "System" were two words in ... A: Well, you have definitely come up with a partial quandry. You might have to redo that word search ... | ||
| Type grip | 9/5/2011 | Scott Szybowicz |
| Q: What hand grip to use? Do you use the Vardon grip or interlock the the fingers or do you use the ... A: Sam There is no absolute on which grip an individual should use. Throughout the history of golf ... | ||
| NCAA Golf Elig. | 7/29/2011 | Paul Dolman |
| Q: If I joined the south texas region as a professional in level 1, but did not complete, nor have I ... A: Chase, I probably don't have enough information to give you an answer you can count on. ... | ||
| Distance | 7/25/2011 | Paul Dolman |
| Q: Paul, I really like the HSS. Fairway woods and irons are long and extremely accurate. However, my ... A: Bob, I apologize for taking so long to answer your question. I could have sworn I sent you an ... | ||
| Super Swing | 7/24/2011 | Paul Dolman |
| Q: Do you still teach the Heard Super Swing? I play it to a low handicap & am looking for lessons. ... A: I no longer teach. I'm retired. However, Jerry Heard is the owner/operator of Silverthorn Country ... | ||
| prize money rules | 6/28/2011 | Paul Dolman |
| Q: Can qualifiers win prize money in PGA tournaments if they are not PGA professionals? For example, ... A: Monday qualifiers (also known as four spotters...because most "open" tournaments reserve four spots ... | ||
| help me lol | 6/18/2011 | Paul Dolman |
| Q: hey paul my name is ben and am a resident of the gold coast australia and am seeking an answer.I ... A: You are not too old. I get this category of question from time to time (how do I become a pro ... | ||
| Alignment | 5/18/2011 | Paul Dolman |
| Q: Paul, Have been using the HSS for serveral years and have developed an alignment problem. Plus ... A: Bob, Proper alignment is definitely important. Your perceived alignment problem could very well be ... | ||
| swing path | 4/27/2011 | Paul Dolman |
| Q: I too am having difficulty hooking the ball with the Heard Super Swing. I'll try your suggestion ... A: I apologize for not answering your question sooner. The simple answer to your question is "not ... | ||
| senior golf tour | 4/22/2011 | Paul Dolman |
| Q: Can anyone play in the open tournaments, or do they have to go to the qualifying school? A: John, The events that are entitled "Open" events have (normally) four places in the event set aside ... | ||
| securing amateur status | 4/19/2011 | Robb Nunn |
| Q: I am a former PGA club professional and have been out of the business since 1972.What process is ... A: So long as you have not played in any events where there is prize money involved, nor have you ... | ||
| SUPER SWING | 4/18/2011 | Paul Dolman |
| Q: PAUL, I HAVE THE BOOK AND TAPES AND HAD GOOD RESULTS. TRIED IT OFF AND ON FOR 12YEARS AND WOULD ... A: David, You are in luck. Jerry Heard owns and operates a golf course in Brooksville, FL. It's ... | ||
| what's the oldest you can be before you can turn pro | 3/10/2011 | Scott Szybowicz |
| Q: I'M 31. Is that too old to turn pro. I mean my PAT score is at74 and my handica is at 9. I've ... A: Scott Being 31 years old does not make you too old to try to qualify for the Tour. By all means you ... | ||
| Spotting a ball on the green. | 3/9/2011 | Paul Dolman |
| Q: When did the practice of spotting your ball on the green, first start. In the movie, The Greatest ... A: Vankirk, The date you are probably looking for is 1952. That's when the "stymie" was taken out of ... | ||
| golf club | 2/4/2011 | Paul Dolman |
| Q: i have a club with a hickory shaft and the head has an 8 on it also the word alasta i also have a ... A: I wish I could help you but I'm not a collectible club expert. I just don't know. If you live in a ... | ||
| Pros and Cons of Turning Pro | 2/4/2011 | Paul Dolman |
| Q: Late last year, at 42, I was released from my job, a job that was the pinnacle of a 24 year career ... A: Follow the sun my friend. I think if you don't do it, you might always wonder about what might have ... | ||
| lateral hazard | 11/15/2010 | Paul Dolman |
| Q: On our course we define many palmetto areas as lateral hazards. A player hits a ball that looks ... A: Kevin, Decision 26-1/3 applies in this situation (sort of). First, the palmetto areas on your golf ... | ||
| Am I Just Dreaming | 11/10/2010 | Paul Dolman |
| Q: I'm 26, married with a baby. I'm an improving golfer ( now shooting low 70's/high60's ) I try and ... A: I'm not sure I can answer your question with any sense of confidence. I don't know enough about you ... | ||
| Ball position during Heard Super Swing | 11/10/2010 | Paul Dolman |
| Q: Paul, Have been using the Heard Super Swing for 4 or 5 years, after golfing for about 15. Did not ... A: Bob, The ball position for the driver should be just inside your left heel (if you are right ... | ||
| Heard Super Swing | 10/9/2010 | Paul Dolman |
| Q: Paul: Just viewed you on the Heard Super Swing video. I am Mike Austin's last student and have been ... A: Small world! I remember Mike Austin and saw his instruction tape during the late 1990's. He was a ... | ||
| Getting that first apprenticeship | 9/24/2010 | Paul Dolman |
| Q: I just passed the PAT and am going through the process of starting my apprenticeship. Ideally I ... A: John, Regarding your resume: It depends on what kinds of experiences you've had and how those ... | ||
| Getting that first apprenticeship | 9/22/2010 | Paul Dolman |
| Q: I just passed the PAT and am going through the process of starting my apprenticeship. Ideally I ... A: Congratulations on passing your Playing Ability Test. I know you feel great about having that chore ... | ||
| lost ball in a lateral hazard (not water) | 9/6/2010 | Paul Dolman |
| Q: I have been discussing this issue with Ken on your web site and his last answer contradicts his ... A: Vance, First, let me clarify something: The "experts" on this site, including myself, are ... | ||
| funds | 8/28/2010 | Robb Nunn |
| Q: I am trying desperately to figure out how to raise enough money so that I might play golf full time ... A: First...would you please rate my answers as All Experts will ask you to? Thanks in advance for ... | ||
| ball spin | 8/16/2010 | Robb Nunn |
| Q: could you please explain what ball spin is on a draw shot(as i watch the ball after the shot)? A: Well to be simple about it. If you could see the ball spinning that is. There are primarily four ... | ||
| PGA Eligibility , Tiger | 8/13/2010 | Paul Dolman |
| Q: What is used to determine if a player is eligible next year, money list, Fed Ex standings??? Since ... A: Andree, I'm not completely sure what your question is. If you're asking if Tiger will be eligible ... | ||
| nationwide | 7/22/2010 | Paul Dolman |
| Q: Mr. Dolman, I have been golfing for about 6 years now, i am 24, but only recently i have started ... A: First, welcome to the club. I have the same passion you talk about. There are many, many thousands ... | ||
| Old golf cliubs | 7/20/2010 | Paul Dolman |
| Q: I have a set of Wilson TFD irons and Wilson 4300 woods(1,3,4,5)with Wilson leather bag. Need info on ... A: Cliff, Sorry. I don't know anything about them and if you can't get someone from Wilson to help ... | ||
| pga pro | 6/19/2010 | Robb Nunn |
| Q: If i ama head pro can i play in PGA tournaments...this is a response to a previous ... A: The real question is are you a PGA Member? There are two types of PGA Events. Local Events for PGA ... | ||
| pre-cocking your wrists | 6/11/2010 | Paul Dolman |
| Q: Paul,I have recently started precocking my wrists and am hitting the ball quite well.Since I will be ... A: Congratulations! Glad you are healthy and enjoying golf at nearly 80! Great question and my answer ... | ||
| Pro Golf or Scholarship | 6/11/2010 | Robb Nunn |
| Q: Hey there. My name is Brent and I am a 22 year old 5 handicap from Edmonton, Canada. I was ... A: There are several venues for you to compete in. Since your in Canada, contact the CPGA Tour. They ... | ||
| Super Swing | 6/2/2010 | Paul Dolman |
| Q: Paul, I have an old video of the Heard Super Swing. I have been reviewing the tape to trying to fix ... A: I'm happy to hear that your golf games gives you pleasure again. After the medical issues you've ... | ||
| Wrist Cock in HSS | 5/28/2010 | Paul Dolman |
| Q: Dolman: I am a huge fan of HSS and your instruction. I am a 7 handicap and hit the ball a mile off ... A: Sounds as though your game is in pretty good shape. A flat left wrist is essential. But the only ... | ||
| setting up a league schedule | 5/27/2010 | Paul Dolman |
| Q: Is there a way to set up a league schedule with A, B and C players where A plays A, B plays B and C ... A: I'm not sure I have enough information to answer your question. If you want your "A" players ... | ||
| Amatuer turning professional | 5/24/2010 | Paul Dolman |
| Q: This weeks Byron Nelson spurred an interesting subject with friends. Can an amateur golfer decide ... A: Larry, The amateur must declare his/her intention to play as a professional (accept prize money) ... | ||
| pga club repair | 5/9/2010 | Robb Nunn |
| Q: I have went to Mitchell Golf Equipment Institute.Im a master club performance specialist,club ... A: In order to get your PGA Card, you must go through the apprenticeship or GPTP Program. Once you get ... | ||
Paul Dolman
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I am a life member-retired of the PGA of America and have served as a teacher, head professional, general manager and course owner.
Experience
Played the game for 48 years. Life member-retired of the PGA of America. Author of five golf instruction books and three instruction videos as well as many golf instruction articles.
Organizations
PGA of America
Publications
Books published by Handford Press: Golf Secrets of the Big-Money Pros, Short Game Secrets of the Big-Money Pros, Driving Secrets of the Big-Money Pros, The Jerry Heard Super Swing book and video, The Key video, The Master Golfers Report
Education/Credentials
Oklahoma Military Academy
Oklahoma State University
Many hours of continuing education throughout my PGA career
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