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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Ball position | 1/30/2012 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| NCAA Golf Elig. | 7/29/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| SUPER SWING | 4/18/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| Spotting a ball on the green. | 3/9/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| PGA Eligibility , Tiger | 8/13/2010 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| pre-cocking your wrists | 6/11/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| Super Swing | 6/2/2010 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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) ... | |
| Is it to late? | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: Dolman, in the past I played golf with my father for 3yrs, I was 15yrs old and since my dad starting ... A: I would not tell someone I have not met or ever seen him/her play golf that it is "impossible" for ... | |
| HSS AND HOOKING | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: I like the power and distance that the HSS provides but with the driver and woods I am hooking the ... A: If you are using the HSS grip as we suggest in the book and tape program then you know the grip ... | |
| Golfers making the cut. | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: Since the number of golfers in a major tournament that make the cut is somewhat fluid, historically, ... A: Howard, Sorry. I have no idea. Each of the major tournaments is sanctioned by a different ... | |
| Heard Super Swing | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: Paul,during the backswing of this method,do you let your wrists hinge naturally?Thanks in advance ... A: Richard, The simple answer is yes. Because of the grip that we recommend, there is no rolling of ... | |
| Players Ability Test | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: My son has passed his players ability test (PAT) but is interested in going to college and wants to ... A: Bobby, Regarding your son's having passed the PAT I assume the reason you asked that has to do with ... | |
| Golf | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: I would really like to be a pro golfer or a teacher or a club pro. I really struggle with high ... A: Shawn, I don't know enough about the Canadian PGA to give you any specific advice. Like many ... | |
| pga tour eligibility | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: how many sanctioned events must a player participate in each year to maintain eligibility ? A: Don, The PGA Tour (USA) rule is 15 events. However, and especially if you are asking this question ... | |
| requirements | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: what is the minimum number of tournaments one must play in order to keep his playing card? A: William, The minimum is 15. However, if a player is exempt because of wins or money list standings ... | |
| pro golf | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I am interested in a competing in golf, I don't even have a registered handicap but i have shot ... A: You sound quite unique. I can't tell you what you should do but I'll give you an opinion based on ... | |
| Heard super swing | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I live in the San Francisco Bay area. I'm interested in taking lessons using the Jerry Heard Super ... A: I do not know of anyone in the bay area teaching the Heard Super Swing. You might wish to contact ... | |
| turning pro | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: Hi my name is Tyson and I'm turning 18 this year. I've played golf for a bit of fun but now want to ... A: Tyson, The short answer to your question is "yes". The more accurate answer is "yes, but...". You ... | |
| golf | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: My name is Corey, and I have been playing golf for nine months. Before those nine months I have ... A: You are doing really well. That's a lot of progress over a short period of time. At your ... | |
| Winter Golf Practice | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: I live in New England. During the winter, how can you practice golf inside? Thanks. A: I've never lived through a winter in New England so I'm doing a little guessing in answering your ... | |
| How to become a pro | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering about the different ways to become a professional golfer. I have been playing for 7 ... A: The simple answer to your question is "yes". The college golf experience is just ... | |
| Not a golf question. | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I purchased your instructional video with Jerry Heard about a decade ago. My question is below, ... A: Yes I did. Small world! I attended McKinley elementary in Bartlesville. I've lived in south ... | |
| grip and posture and follow through of hss | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: Since I can't find a book or dvd I would like for answers to the following re HSS: 1. What type of ... A: Your questions are beyond the scope of this site. You are asking for a lot of information, some of ... | |
| heard super swing | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: I notice more and more that pros are using a very strong left hand grip and holding on or rather ... A: Long, The short answer to your question is "no". The HSS is not being actively taught anywhere I ... | |
| Split Grip Golf Swing | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I have been trying a split grip golf swing.It is working pretty good.Do you know any golfers who use ... A: Richard, I apologize for being so tardy in responding to your question. I was away all this past ... | |
| Professional Golf Coach | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: Having attained a Diploma from a recognised Coaching foundation,and working towards the Master's ... A: When you say "coaching" if you mean that you'll be giving golf lessons for payment, I would think ... | |
| SUPER SWING | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: DO YOU STILL TEACH SUPER SWING OR ANY NEW MEDIA, IE. BOOKS, DVD'S, ETC? THANK YOU JIM COLBERT ... A: Colbert, I'm no longer active in any teaching endeavor. My career went from teaching to being a ... | |
| PGA caddies | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: Why don't pga caddies use pull/push carts A: Ruben, They do in Asia and Europe. I think it's partly a tradition on the American tour to carry a ... | |
| can you send me your email so I can email you brochure of course and fact sheet? | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: Looking for creative promotions that a public golf club can offer to attract more business. Such as ... A: Nicki, I'll give you my email address but this response will appear as a public answer and I don't ... | |
| golf event ideas | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: Looking for creative promotions that a public golf club can offer to attract more business. Such as ... A: Fund raisers for charity or to benefit schools, etc. might get you more play but it might not bring ... | |
| career in the golf industry | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Dolman, I am 30 years old, and, I am currently a manager of a grocery store. I am looking ... A: The top jobs are the at the clubs or courses that are well financed and well run by people that ... | |
| career in the golf industry | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Dolman, I am 30 years old, and, I am currently a manager of a grocery store. I am looking ... A: I will give you the same advice I have passed along to my own family members... Do for a living, the ... | |
| bent right arm | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: My right arm is not straight immediately after the impact. Is this happening because I try to recoil ... A: First let me be clear about the "bent right arm". It SHOULD be bent all the way to impact. In some ... | |
| HSS | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: This is a follow up question.Is the HSS method more of an arm swing,and should you have your upper ... A: It is more of an arm swing. The lower body including the legs has the job of stabilizing the upper ... | |
| Heard Super Swing | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: My name is Richard Tippie.I am 79 years old and I am trying the Super Swing.I have had numerous ... A: Tippie, I admire your enthusiasm. Not a lot of people your age would be interested in learning a ... | |
| HSS | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: Would is the diffrence between HSS and Simple Golf? Thanks A: I'm afraid I can't answer your question because I'm not familiar with "Simple Golf". "Simple Golf" ... | |
| Caddie's Clothing | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: Are there any restrictions on what caddies may wear during a pro match? Seems to me I heard ... A: Patty, Shorts are allowed and have been for several years. I think that changed during the '90's. ... | |
| Setting up Flights | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: Paul, I have a league consisting of 12 teams with 2 gals on each team. We play as a team for 16 ... A: There are several ways to schedule your league and even more ways to score your events. With 16 ... | |
| HSS - pushes | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: I've successfully used the Heard Super Swing for 3 years but have developed an erratic push/fade ... A: Glad you are having good general success from the Super Swing method. I think your "fix" for the ... | |
| flying low | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: why my many t-shuts flying low? A: I need to watch your swing to know for sure why your tee shots are flying low. I will give you a ... | |
| Pro Golf 1st, 2nd and 3rd placement? | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: One person is the obvious winner with 4 under par. Three players draw for second with 2 under par. ... A: The answer is fifth. A PGA Tour Scoreboard would look like this: 1st - Adams 2nd - Baker, ... | |
| Continued golf improvement | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: Where can someone interested in improving there golf game to the next level, find a Golf Swing ... A: Doug, I can't tell you exactly where to go to find a personal instructor, but the fact that you ... | |
| golf courses | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: How does a golf course qualify to be played on the PGA tour? A: A lot goes into that decision. First, the PGA Tour has to have a reason to leave one of the current ... | |
| Continued golf improvement | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: Where can someone interested in improving there golf game to the next level, find a Golf Swing ... A: While taking a lesson here and a lesson there may not get you where you want to go, I would imagine ... | |
| Using a "pulled" shaft | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: I am looking into buying a Graffaloy prolaunch axis blue shaft that has been pulled from another ... A: Dan, Yes you can, provided the hosel and tip diameters match. Some shafts are tapered and others ... | |
| Teaching Golf | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: I would like to teach lessons as a PGA professional. I'm not interested in running the course or ... A: James, The best advice I can give you is to learn all you can from every possible source. It ... | |
| divots | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: while watching the LPGA and PGA golfers hit ther iron shots while tking huge divots what doeas the ... A: Larry, Great observation. On many par 4 holes the landing area does turn into a big divot area. ... | |
| Super Swing | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: Paul, I bought the videos 3 or 4 years ago and every Spring, I try to use the methods on the video ... A: Greetings. Your problem is a clubface issue. If you are following our suggestions regarding the ... | |
| golf league schedule | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: We have a league that consists of 9 teams. We are playing 8 weeks, or every other week, as it is a ... A: Michael, Sorry, but with nine teams I don't see any way to have a league where everyone plays a ... | |
| Super Swing Instruction | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: Paul - I have been using the Super Swing for some time now, but would like some hands on instruction ... A: Walker, Jerry Heard is the owner/manager of Silverthorn Country Club in Brooksville, FL. ... | |
| Golf League matrix | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: I have been tasked with organising a golf league for two divisions of eight teams, playing on the ... A: Gerry, Are there 8 teams in each division? Also, how many weeks of play are you wanting to ... | |
| golf club repair | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: how can i remove a graphite shaft from a fti callaway driver it is a mix of composte top and steel ... A: Yes. Nearly every material has a melting point (and an even cooler damage point where the material ... | |
| golf club repair | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: how can i remove a graphite shaft from a fti callaway driver it is a mix of composte top and steel ... A: Unless you are experienced, and since you are asking me this question I assume you are not...I would ... | |
| ladies league | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: I have been trying,(and so has my husband),to figure out a 8 week schedule with 22 teams playing. ... A: Okay. If you do not wish to form flights, and your only other factor is that no team plays any ... | |
| ladies league | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: I have been trying,(and so has my husband),to figure out a 8 week schedule with 22 teams playing. ... A: I need a little more information in order to help you. Do you want this league to serve as a mixer ... | |
| Antique Clubs | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: The shaft has a label that says "The Horton Mfg. Company Pat'd Nov. 22 1910 Seamless Steel Shaft ... A: I'm afraid I have no personal expertise in this area. I found a website called ... | |
| Nationway Tour | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: Where does one get info on how to get into the monday qualifiers at nationway tour events? A: Phillip, It is called the Nationwide Tour (after the sponsor, Nationwide Insurance) and there are ... | |
| Pro Golf | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: I have been playing golf for about 4 years now and i shoot on average in the mid to low 70s, i have ... A: I get the question you asked fairly often. And I would never try to discourage anyone from trying ... | |
| Master's Logo | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: Do you know why the Master's Logo has a red flag but the flags at Augusta are yellow? Thank you. A: Eric, It is simply a cosmetic decision. A red flag looks better than a yellow one in front of the ... | |
| scores | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: Is there an etiquette to how scores are shown on the leaderboard? For example, say 5 players are ... A: The networks decide. It's not a rule that is followed exactly the same way from event to event. ... | |
| Masters tee times | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: Paul, I am under the understanding that for most pro tournaments, players tee times are reversed ... A: Sorry to just now see your question. The early tee times on Thursday do play later on Friday but it ... | |
| Amatuer Status | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: I am a college golf coach and wonder how or where can I find out if my players has amateur status. A: Goss, The Rules of Golf as established by the USGA (and R & A Golf Club of St. Andrews) is the body ... | |
| Golf Schools | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: My name is Eric and I am currently in the USAF. I am getting out of the military in a few months. ... A: I'm a veteran of four years in the Navy myself (but a long, long time ago). To be candid, I don't ... | |
| Shaft | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I am 70 yoa and in great shape. I hit my cobra driver, senior flex graphite, loft 15.5 150 yards.Can ... A: I don't know of a driver or shaft that would give you more. If I were you I would do as much ... | |
| Match play scoring | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: Paul, I have a couple of questions about the scoring of a conceded match, such as today's between ... A: Paul, I went back and reviewed the recording of the telecast and now understand that they scored ... | |
| gol | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: what is the percentage, that a college golfer can become a pro??? A: Gerardo, That's a good question and I'm not aware of any study that's been done to determine the ... | |
| Wedges | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: I have been playing golf for 1 1/2 years and I use the Jerry Heard Super Swing. I'm told I'm a long ... A: It sounds like you have a lot of potential to be a good player. If you are blading your short irons ... | |
| golf | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: how many golf balls can be used in a round of golf????? ANSWER: Rocko, One at a time...but there ... A: According to the rules of golf, not just the PGA tour, a player may start each hole with a new or ... | |
| PGA card | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: How long is the card issued for a new member of the PGA and what does he have to do to keep. Money ... A: Since you mentioned "money winnings" in your question I'm going to assume you're asking about PGA ... | |
| become pro | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: THIS IS GHOLAM HOSEIN SHEKARI,A NEW GOLFER ,LIVING IN IRAN.AS I AM A VERY SERIOUS AND HARD PRACTICE ... A: I have answered this question for several people before so you might want to look at my previous ... | |
| Ben Hogan | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: We are looking for a very specific answer on thisBen Hogan did something on the tour in the 1940's ... A: I don't think I've found what you are looking for. He won 13 times in 1946, 7 times in 1947 and 10 ... | |
| penalty for pressing a club into the grass behind ball causing ball to rotate but not move | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: During the Hope a closeup showed a players wedge being pressed into the grass behind the ball during ... A: I watched the tournament but didn't see the instance you described. It's an interesting question ... | |
| pro at 17? | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: i am started to play golf at 3 years old, i am twelve years old and last year my handicap was a 12 ... A: Clark, Thank you for your letter. I'll do my best to answer your questions. First, I want you to ... | |
| Golf Course Types | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: What is the differance between a regulation and a Championship golf coures? A: Tom, It's a distinction without a difference. A course that calls itself a "Championship" course ... | |
| Tiger Woods,Kids Sports Illusrated,Dec,1996 | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I have this card and cannot find anything current on the value of this card in 2008 or 2009. I find ... A: I'm afraid that your question is outside my area of expertise. I don't know anything about the card ... | |
| Possible turning pro | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: Hey Paul. Someday, I would like to turn pro. I am 20 years old. I can shoot mid-80s. I would like to ... A: The short answer to your question is "yes"...it's possible. I get questions similar to yours more ... | |
| PGA tour pro | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: How do you stay on as a tour professional without having to go back to the Q school for ... A: Ken, Your question seems to be asking about me, personally. I'm not a tour player. I've been a ... | |
| PGA status | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: I recently moved to San Diego from the UK, where I had been working within the golfing industry. I ... A: I apologize for taking longer than normal in answering your question. My answer to you is ... | |
| Single-length clubs? | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: I recently discovered a very interesting website touting the benefits of the single-length club (all ... A: Jason, It's not a "new" idea, but it's an interesting one. I think many golfers might get some ... | |
| BECOMING A PRO | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: What would the steps be in order to become a nationwide pro? I do not belong to a club and I'm ... A: Tim, I can't tell from your question, your current "level". You mention that you are not a member ... | |
| golf pro | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I am of the handicap of 0.3, how do i become a pro? Can i become a pro by qualifying for a pro tour? ... A: David, In truth, becoming a professional is a matter of declaring yourself so. Of course, that ... | |
| divots | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: I have read the super swing book many times and have excellent success hitting the ball long and ... A: You've asked the type of question that is the most difficult to answer. I think it would be fairly ... | |
| golf | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: Paul, Player A in a stroke round hits his ball out of bounds. Player B advises him the ball is OB. ... A: First, let me say that I don't consider myself a true expert on the rules. If the answer to your ... | |
| Senior Golf Tour | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: How do you qualify for the senior pga tour...is it the same Q-school as PGA tour? A: It's similar but not the same Q-School. I believe there are three stages now but honestly, the ... | |
| making the next step | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: I am 21 years old and have ben playing golf for about five years and have been a scratch golfer now ... A: Congratulations on your great progress. You've become a fine player in a pretty short period of ... | |
| nationwide tour | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: so when i was a kid i was number 2 in my state and 11 in the nation in the jpga. I even used to play ... A: Regarding the precise steps needed to gain status on the tours you mentioned, I think you should ... | |
| turning pro at golf | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: paul i have been playing golf at the age of 5 i give the game up at the 16 and then took the game ... A: Matthew, I get this question fairly often (how do I find a sponsor?) If you can read any of the ... | |
| HSS Club Lie, Length, Grip and Distance | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: I have watched so many videos on golf that I have lost count, and I still like the Heard Super Swing ... A: Yes, typically when the ball is making contact with the toe of the club it means the clubhead is ... | |
| HSS Club Lie, Length, Grip and Distance | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: I have watched so many videos on golf that I have lost count, and I still like the Heard Super Swing ... A: Howard, Thanks for your compliments and your questions. I'll do my best to answer all of them. ... | |
| professional golf | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: my younger brother is a 23 year old golfer just graduated from university of northern iowa and wants ... A: I can't help you with financial funding but as for the sites and details on professional golf ... | |
| beoming a pro | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: I'm 15 years old and been playing for 2 years i started off with a handicap of 36 and have had a ... A: You're making great progress with your game. Naturally as you continue to make progress, the gains ... | |
| HSS swing | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: I just came across this site tonight for the first time. I was trying to find out anything I could ... A: Golf is funny like that isn't it? One thought or picture for the mind can make a HUGE difference. ... | |
| Semi- Pro Femal Golfer | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: My father has recently realized that I have a natural knack for golfing. Being that I am 23 years ... A: When you say "semi-pro", I'm going to assume you mean pro. If you mean it in a different way, ... | |
| Your thoughts on Tiger Woods as pro golfer | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: To Whom It May Concern: I am a current student of University of Canterbury. I am conducting a ... A: Hunter, I'm not sure I'm qualified to answer your question but since you understand that is just my ... | |
| pro golfing | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: what kind of grades do you need to make to be able to play on the pga tour A: Grades? Not sure exactly what you are asking but I'll make a stab at it anyway. Here's one way to ... | |
| golf pro chances | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: Im 17 years old and I have been playing golf for about 1 year and I shoot in the low to mid 80s and ... A: I get it fairly often so you might also want to look back into the archives here for my answer to ... | |
| COURSE LAYOUT | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: Please help settle a golf bet. I remember reading about a course, I believe it hosted a major, that ... A: Barry, Sorry, but I just don't have any idea. I would imagine there could be a lot of courses that ... | |
| HSS | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: Paul have you ever used the HSS grip with an upright swing or a more traditional setup. If so what ... A: Kevin, Hi. Not really. The HSS grip is so strong that I have found it difficult to keep from ... | |
| golf professional | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: i am 17 and I'm thinking of going to professional golfers career college. I want to become a ... A: I'm not completely sure whether you are wanting to become a club professional or play tour golf. ... | |
| HSS | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: Where are you? Need tweaking on short game on HSS. Great driving results 11/14 FIR. In central Fl ... A: I'm the General Manager of a private club in Ft. Myers. I don't give any lessons anymore. If you ... | |
| Chances of ever being a Pro | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: Paul, you recently answered a young man's question about turning pro at the age of 22 with only ... A: Jason, "What would be the chances of ever turning pro and reaching the PGA level?" Slim... Which ... | |
| TURNING PRO | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: i am a 22 year old from nashville, tn and i am just wanting a professional answer from some1 who ... A: I wish you the best of luck in your golf career. Your question is a difficult one to answer because ... | |
| pro golf | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: I am more than capable of playing college golf I just don't know what to do? I also want to play in ... A: Jonathan, If you are asking me whether or not to play college golf or turn pro now... I would ... | |
| I think I made a mistake | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: I am considering going back to college to play golf and obtain a degree. A couple of years ago I ... A: Mills, The short answer is "yes". You may be reinstated as an amateur by writing to the USGA. The ... | |
| HSS vs. Mike Austin method | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: Paul, I like HSS except for the tendency to hook. Are you familiar with Mike Austin's method of ... A: While it's difficult to diagnose without seeing your swing, my first inclination is to suggest that ... | |
| golf | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: I am 23 years old. I am from Poland. Back in Poland i was kaadie 10 years but i have never played ... A: Daniel, Turning pro is as simple as having lunch. If you declare yourself a professional, then ... | |
| Shanks | 11/17/2007 |
| Q: What am I doing wrong that would cause shanks so bad the ball travels about 30 yards, a foot off the ... A: Sorry to hear about your shanking problem. It's one of the more difficult problems, not because ... | |
| Is Pro Golf a reality? | 11/4/2007 |
| Q: I am new to the game and as you can guess I am head over heals! Problem is my first round wasnt ... A: What does it take to become a pro? All you have to do is declare yourself a "professional" and ... | |
| Heard Super Swing | 10/25/2007 |
| Q: I recently reviewed the Heard Super Swing. I know you may be retired, but I would appeciate it if ... A: I'm going to do the best I can to help you. If there is some part of my explanation that you don't ... | |
| Sam Snead, Ferren Liptrap photo | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: A man named Dan had posted a question many years ago in regards to the value of a photo of Sam ... A: Wendy, Sorry. I don't think I can help you. There are many sports and golf photo resources on the ... | |
| golf | 10/14/2007 |
| Q: are golf distances measured from tee to center of green or front of the green? Thanks for the answer ... A: Frank, The distance you see on a scorecard is usually measured from the back cut of each tee box ... | |
| Heard Super Swing | 9/30/2007 |
| Q: Are you still an advocate of the Heard Super Swing? I am in the process of changing my swing and I ... A: Jeff, Regarding the weight shift: As I've suggested in the book and tape, the back (right for ... | |
| Heard Super Swing | 9/29/2007 |
| Q: Are you still an advocate of the Heard Super Swing? I am in the process of changing my swing and I ... A: The Heard Super Swing method is particularly good for chronic slicers but better players often have ... | |
| golf swing | 9/27/2007 |
| Q: I am not sure if this is a question for you however I will ask anyway. I normally hit my 5 wood ... A: I understand your question but my answer is going to be more of a guess than a clear solution for ... | |
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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