Golf Cart Path Regulations: Bare Dirt Paths and Rule Interpretations

QuestionIm comfortable with the fact that under Rule 24 a concrete cart path is an obstruction and under DRG 24/9 so is a cart path covered with gravel, cr

Achieving Scratch Golf Status: A Guide for Late-Blooming Players

QuestionQUESTION: I am 47 and started playing golf late in life unfortunately.  However I play off 13 on the mens tees, (6,000)so I went around my cou

Troubleshooting Heel-Toe Strikes in Golf: Causes and Solutions

QuestionHi Eddie, My heel shot problem started recently when I started experimenting opening the club-face for BS and then undoing it on FS. Strangely enou

Golf Rules: Provisional Ball Rules & Equipment

QuestionI was playing a match play competition.My opponent sliced his drive to a par three and played a provisional to within 4 feet of the pin before find

Fixing a Snap Hook: Drills and Strategies for Golfers

QuestionI was about an 8 hdcp golfer until I hit thirty.  For the past 5-6 yrs I have begun to almost always snap hook my tee shots.  Irons are g

Ecco Golf Shoe Repair & Q-Lock Spike System - Can It Be Fixed?

QuestionI did not realize that my new Ecco golf shoes have the new Q-lock spike system.   I thought a spike had separated leaving half of the spike in

Golf Tee Colors: White vs. Blue - What's the Right Choice?

QuestionJust started golfing with woman friend. Im 62 and shoot between 74-86 and golf 4 times a year. She was aghast that I used the white tee and not the

Understanding Golf Rule 27.1 & 27.2: Water Hazards Explained

QuestionI have read your response to prior questions and there still reamains some confusion. You state that 27.1 applies if you are not certain that the

Troubleshooting Excessive Driver Forward Spin & Loss of Distance

QuestionIm actually getting to much forward spin on my drives.  This is new to me.  I usually hit it 265 (250 air and 10/15 yards of roll) with a

Golf Competition Dispute: What Happens When a Scorecard is Lost?

QuestionI played in a golf competition today and thought I was due for a prize of at least 3rd I had 32 stableford, the third went to my husband with 31, a

Stroke Play Competition: Score Disqualification - Understanding USGA Rules

QuestionI recently entered a strokeplay competition at my club, i signed for 83 gross score, 43 front nine 40 back nine. I was disqualified from the compet

Addressing Body Shift & Arm Lag in Golf Swing - Expert Advice

QuestionHello Eddie I have read a lot of your responses on the internet. They are always very interesting. My question/problem I would like to ask you is a

Improve Iron Accuracy & Contact: Tips for Med-to-High Handicappers

QuestionIm a med. to high handicapper and my problem is with my irons. I can drive straight for 315-335yds on average. but when it comes to my irons i tend

Fixing Right-Side Swing Issues: Weight Transfer & Impact

QuestionQUESTION: I video taped myself and found that some good and bad.  Hard to describe but you know Tigers move once back swing is complete is dow

Scotty Cameron Oil Can Finish Putter: Care & Rust Prevention

Questionthinking of buying an old scotty cameron putter. the seller says its an oil can finish. what does this mean,will it rust badly? AnswerJoe, The oi

Troubleshooting Poor Iron Accuracy with New Callaway X18 Clubs

QuestionQUESTION: Hello, i used to play my grandfathers very old set of callaways with graphite shafts and my accuracy wasnt too great but i could hit my f

GPS/Laser Rangefinders in College Golf: USGA Rules Explained

QuestionEntering college what is the rule for GPS or laser rangefinders duing competition AnswerHello PK: Thanks for asking this question. The USGA stat

Golf Rules: Declaring a Ball Lost - Understanding the Procedure

QuestionEddie, I saw your email thread re declaring a ball lost. Here was my situation. I hit my 2nd on a par five in the bushes and then hit a provision

Golf Rules: Ball Movement After Address - USGA Explanation

QuestionIf a ball is touched with the clubhead after the ball has been addressed and does not move has a rule been broken?  What if, in the same situa

Swing Speed After Rotator Cuff Surgery: A 64-Year-Old's Perspective

QuestionLike another Steve who recently asked you about swing speed, I too have question. First, I am 64 and eight months ago underwent rotator cuff surger