Identifying Knockoff Golf Clubs: Megaflite MF-327

Questionhi jim, i have a set of irons named megaflite. i cant find ANY information about them.  the head says megaflite  mf-327. graphite shafts

Golf Rules: Hitting Another Player's Provisional Ball - What to Do?

QuestionWhat is the rule if I hit another players provisional ball.  My friend hit a questionable drive, so he hit a provisional.  His provisiona

Calculating Swing Plane Angle: An Expert Approach

QuestionGreetings. I seek assistance with formulating an equation for determining the angle of the swing plane, which incorporates variables including, bu

Optimizing Clubs for a 105-115 mph Swing Speed: Driver & Hybrid Recommendations

QuestionI went to Roger Dunn to get fitted for clubs.  He told me that I have a 105-115 swing speed and I can normally hit a 7 iron around 155.  

Golf Rules: Provisional Ball Usage and Penalties

QuestionI play with a guy who hits too many provisional balls.  He uses the provisional as practice, knowing the first ball is not truly in danger of

Reconnect with Old Friends: A Golfing Nostalgia

QuestionDear John,  Came across your name checking out Orlando golf. Three and a half decades ago I worked at Holiday Rent A Car with you and the McCo

Identifying Your Ping Eye 2 Irons: Model Year & Specs

QuestionI have a full set of green dot eye 2s.  How do I tell what version mine are, the years that they were made, what their characteristics are? &n

Question about Adams Flighted x 6.0 Irons - Loss of Feel?

QuestionPlay Pro Gold Adams flighted x6.0 with 4 hcap. When fit for irons professionally I could feel the kick at the bottom of my swing when striking the

Golf Rules: Accidental Ball Marker Movement - Penalty & Relief

QuestionThe ball is marked on the green. The putter is used to press the marker down, but sticks to the bottom of the putter and then drops off some distan

Hitting Elevated Pitch Shots: Distance & Spin Explained

QuestionLets say you are hitting a 25 yard pitch to a green which is raised up by 15 feet above the ball. Obviously you would normally use more club to com

Golf Rule: What Happens if a Player Hits Your Ball on the Green?

QuestionA golfer started to address the ball to putt,  I didnt mark my ball she hit me.I got a penalty stoke she didnt.  Is that the rule. Thank

Scotty Cameron 1st of 500 Detour Putter Design: Newport Comparison

QuestionJim, Thanks for your time. Regarding the Scotty Cameron 1st of 500 Detour putters: are those 1st of 500 models designed like the Newport Detour 2

Replacing Aluminum Golf Shafts with Steel: Compatibility & Considerations

QuestionI HAVE AN OLD SET OF MACGREGOR BLADES REG.075. THE CLUBS HAVE OLD TOUR FLEX ALUMINUM SHAFTS. THE SHAFTS ARE LARGER IN DIAMETER AT THE CLUB HEAD THA

Stableford Scoring: Handling Incorrect Scores & Player Responsibility

QuestionHi Ken Yesterday,in our weekly stableford competition, one of our players signed for an incorrect score.  He had scored a gross bogey at a ho

Path to Professional Golf: Working with Top PGA Instructors

QuestionEddie, I am 20 years old and a 5 handicap.  I was wondering what the process is of working with one of the top PGA Teaching Instructors in th

Understanding Golf Handicaps: Plus/Minus & Stroke Play

Questionis there a difference if someone has a plus four handicap or if they say their handicap is four? AnswerHi John: Yes, 8 shots.  If anyone has

Golf Rules: Determining Hazard Status When Ball Touches Water

QuestionWe recently had a lot of rain which filled a lake on my course past the stakes and lines which define the hazard margin.  My ball came to rest

1-Iron for High Handicap Golfers: Are They Right for You?

QuestionWhat is the best 1 iron for a high handicap golfer with the most forgiveness AnswerAlan, There isnt a good 1 iron for a high handicapper. Period.

Why Are My Irons Turning Left? Troubleshooting Your Iron Shot

QuestionI hit my irons fairly consistently and crisply. The problem is that 4 out of 5 go left on me.  IM comfortable that I am doing all the fundemen

Golf Practice: How to Improve Your Game Effectively

QuestionHi, Im a 26 yr old, resonably new golfer, played for a couple of years. But have never really put the effort in to practice, just played alot of 9