Golf Rules: Penalty for Tee Shot in Water & Relief Options

QuestionQUESTION: I saw an answer of yours earlier that stated, if a tee shot goes in (deep) water, the golfer can re-tee, and is hitting 3. But (Im inter

Playing with Older Golf Clubs: A Disadvantage?

QuestionHi, I play with an old set of Golden Ram tour grind irons, which my Granddad gave me a few years ago. Theyre in reasonable nick, but the 8, 9 and p

Golf Swing Consistency: Overcoming Inconsistency & Improving Your Game

QuestionOkay,  here goes, I am a 15 handicapper, and I can not get this any lower because I lack consistency.  I feel the reason for this is that

Par Event Scoring: Handling Missing Stroke Scores & Result Column Indicators

QuestionVice captain. Checking a card for a par event and some holes had no stroke score but they had a square and a plus in the result column. Are they di

Senior Tees: Rules & Guidelines for Golf Leagues

QuestionWhat are the rules on senior tees? I just took over our company league & have people complaining about who uses the tees. They think the guy is to

Lost Ball Rule: Provisional Ball Play in Stroke Play

QuestionHi Dan Ill try and keep this brief to explain a situation that happened to me whilst playing a stroke play competition at the weekend. My 2 ball p

Choosing the Right Golf Club Length for Kids: A Guide

QuestionI have to replace my sons driver and get him a 3 wood.  His driver fell and the head snapped off.  I can not find a standard chart for go

PING Zing 2 Iron Color Dot Guide & Fitting Recommendations

QuestionI want to buy a set of ping zing 2 irons but i dont know what color dot would be best for me im 6`1 and if u can point me im the right direction it

Mastering Chip Shots: The Lob Wedge Advantage - Insights from Golf Pros

QuestionQUESTION: Quoted from Tiger Woods - How I Play Golf 2001, page 52, Choose your weapon wisely. Favorite chipping club 56* sand wedge, Dont be afraid

Fixing Inconsistent Iron Strikes: A Guide to Consistent Ball Contact

QuestionHi Eddie.  How can I develop a consistently good strike with my irons?  I actually found your conversation with Rich on 8/9/2006 which re

PGA Tour Player Card Criteria: Understanding Card Retention

QuestionWhat is the criteria for a player to lose his players card. Is it based on earnings or points gained from tournaments. Thank you, Jannie Venter. A

Understanding Relief on the Putting Green: A Marker's Perspective

QuestionI was the marker for a player whose ball was on the green. She indicated that she was taking relief as there was a sprinkler head on her line of p

Rules for Relief in Waterlogged Bunkers: A Golf Guide

Questioncan i get a free drop out of a waterlog bunker. AnswerTom:  In this case, in taking relief from the casual water you would go to the point in

Golf Club Fitting: Correcting Lie Angle for Improved Accuracy

QuestionQUESTION: I had been struggling with an 8 iron for quite some time (up until about 2 months ago).  My club turned out to be 2.5 degrees flat a

Correcting Left-Side Pull in Golf: A Guide for Right-Handed Players

QuestionI am a right-handed golfer. I tend to pull hard from the top with the left side, arm and shoulder. I hit a lot of blocks. Can you help me use the l

Golf Swing Muscles: Key Muscle Groups for a Powerful Swing

QuestionCan you tell me which muscles control the swing from take away to finish.  i am not asking for names of specific muscles just a general overal

Eliminate Your Golf Slice: A Realistic Approach

QuestionHow can I stop coming over the top in my golf swing? AnswerIf you are a proficient golfer, are willing to take lessons regularly and go to the dri

Troubleshooting Driver & Iron Inconsistency: Causes & Solutions

QuestionI hit my driver very well but irons not so good. the longer the iron the more inconsistent.  fairway woods off the fairway also bad.  sho

Golf Improvement Advice for Amateurs: Resources & Guidance

QuestionHi,  I am currently playing on the Berea College golf team. I have only been serious about golf for alittle over a year, but i have no one to

Understanding Shaft Flex and Its Impact on Club Head Speed

QuestionTen years ago I had a driver club head speed of about 105mpg and used X shafts.  Aging and a hand injury have reduced that to about 85-90mph.