Golf Rules: Marking Your Ball on the Green - What You Need to Know

QuestionI know from courtesy, you mark your ball on the green. Is there any rule specifying having to mark, or not having to mark, or when do you mark. Sit

PGA Championship & British Amateur: Major Championship History

QuestionHi Mr. Hoffman, Knowing what the modern day 4 majors are, and also knowing that Bobby Jones won the Grand Slam in 1930, I wonder- when did the PGA

Best Backyard Putting Greens: Reviews & Recommendations

QuestionAny experience with backyard putting greens?  IF so, which company/turf would you recommend to do one?   Thanks! AnswerKyle, I own

Golf Rules: Can You Watch a Putt?

QuestionI was just wondering what the ruling was about standing directly behind a player while they putt so you can get a better read or line on your own p

Troubleshooting Severe Inside-Out Swing Path & Divots

QuestionQUESTION: I have been struggling with pull hooks for a number of years. When examining my divots, it is clear my swing path is severe inside to out

Fixing 3 Wood Chunking: Addressing Swing Plane Issues

QuestionQUESTION: Since my last lesson, Ive basically been focusing on having a better hinge at the top of my swing for a more vertical swing (my swing is

Golf Club Setup: Hand Position for Optimal Address

QuestionI have a prostaff set and a 60 degree lob wedge. I was wondering how far away my hands should be from my body with each club, and how low or high m

Understanding Backspin in Golf: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionWhen i watch the pga tour on tv i see players hit bals that land on the green and sometimes have 10 ft of backspin. usually when i hit the green it

Golf Rules: Obstructions & Relief - Right-Handed Player

QuestionQUESTION: My TEE ball finished rolling between the cart path and a tree. Since I am a right hander the tree was in my awing plane. I could take a o

Golf Rules: Relief from Immovable Obstructions - Seeking Clarification

QuestionDuring a recent match a debate arouse about a ruling.  Your help would be appreciated.  On my 2nd shot on a par 4 I caught a flier from t

Understanding Golf Course Ratings & Slope: A Comprehensive Guide

QuestionCan you explain the ratings assigned to the different tees at various golf courses?  Example:  my club course is a par 72.  The vari

USGA Rules: Marking Your Ball with a Tee on the Green

QuestionOn the green, can  I mark my ball with a tee (instead of flat object) if its not in line with another golfers putt? AnswerJon, This what is

Path to Professional Golf: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionHi my name is Anthony i was just wondering how you get into playing pro golf. ive been playing for about four months i love this game if i could i

Bunker Etiquette: Animal & Human Footprints - Golf Course Rules

Questionwhat happends if my ball comes to rest in a animal footprint,in a bunker,or a human footprint, AnswerHello Tom:  Im sorry to have to tell yo

Troubleshooting Driver Issues: Fixing Hooks and Pushes

QuestionQUESTION: Hello Eddie, From being a single figure golfer my game has deteriorated to the point where nowadays I struggle to break a ton. Main prob

Q School Eligibility: A Golfer's Guide for Aspiring Professionals

QuestionHey Eddie, Im 31/ asian male, who wants to take a shot at Q School next year. Though Ive only been playing golf for the last 6 months or so, my ha

Mini Golf Tournaments & Amateur Events Near Washington DC

QuestionHey Eddie, Could you suggest some Mini tours that I might be able to get in to. What is the criteria involved? How much is the entry fee for each

Golf Rules: Moving Loose Obstructions in Hazards - USGA & R&A

QuestionQUESTION: An opponent in a stroke play event asked his opponents if he could move a broken tree (about 8-12 in diameter) which was lying in the woo

Golf Rules: Bunker Raking Etiquette & Penalties

Questiontwo balls are in the same bunker,first player takes his shot.the second player rakes the bunker before he takes his shot. Is he allowed do this or

Wedge Guide: Understanding Gap, Pitching, and Lob Wedge Degrees

QuestionGreetings Ed...My question is this. Whats the difference between a gap wedge  & a lob wedge? What are the degrees of angle between each club?