Essential Golf Clubs for Walking the Course: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionJohn I have decided THIS is the year I am going to get serious about improving my fitness AND my golf game. Instead of hauling around my full set i

Fixing Wrist Hinge Issues for Improved Iron Accuracy

QuestionHi.I hit left handed (but am right handed)..my question is about the hinge in the wrist of my right hand at the top of my swing...i feel like i str

College Golf Practice Routine: Improve Your Game & Score

QuestionIm 16 and im the captain of my highschool golf team i shoot low 80s high 70s and want to get to the low 70s mid 70s. I practice every day i have ab

Improve Your Golf Swing: Mastering the Swing-Out and Wrist Flatness

Questioni need a drill so i can swing out at the ball....i can do it when theres no ball in front of me..as soon as theres a ball im winging across..also..

Liquid Metal Graphite Shafts: Performance & Reputation

Questioni have a Liquid Metal driver. they are out of business but made good drivers and graphite shafts.  how good are Liquid Metal shafts? thanks

Golf Rule: Embedded Ball in Bunker Face - Relief Explained

QuestionIf the ball is embedded in the face of a bunker, AND the face is hollowed out so that using verticality of bunker, the ball is not technically IN t

Understanding Uniflex Shafts in Callaway X-20 Irons: A Golfer's Guide

QuestionMy question is what is a uniflex shaft?  I have been fitted and they say I need a stiff shaft.  I want to buy Callaway X-20s but all I se

Out of Bounds Tee Shot: Rules & Re-teeing Explained

QuestionIf my tee shot goes out of bounds, can I use a tee for my 3rd shoT? Or do I just drop the ball on the tee for my 3rd shot. AnswerHey Chuckie, Whe

Finding the Right Golf Club Length for Your Height & Swing

QuestionIm 53 tall, the measurement from the floor to  my wrist is 27. My legs are very short 27 inseam. I swing flat and have tried different length

Improving Hip & Shoulder Rotation for Better Golf Ball Flight

QuestionHELLO I have been working with my golf instructor and I would like to know how to create more hip and shoulder rotation at impact position.My shoul

Launching a Golf Career: Amateur Circuits & Financial Viability

QuestionMr. Hoffman, I am a 31 year old man who has been golfing for about 5 years now. I started shooting in the 100s but now I am in the 70s consistently

Reverse Grip Golf Swing: Advantages, Disadvantages & How to Optimize

QuestionMy Grandson is almost 15 yrs. and swings right but with a reverse grip( left hand low ) His drives often are 250 yrds or more and he easily hits hi

Driver Tuning: Understanding Club Topping and Ball Striking

QuestionHi.  I am a beginner golfer.  I have been working mainly with my 7 iron.  Which I have straightend out a little but still tend to pu

Golf Clubs for Beginners: Should You Use Shortened Clubs?

QuestionI am new to the game of golf (first lessons begin in about a week) and in need of some clubs.  I am not sure if I am ready to sink a bunch of

Golf Rules: Unplayable Lie & Provisional Ball Options

QuestionHit my (errant) tee shot into heavily wooded area - noone saw it drop - I elected to hit provisional to speed up play (in a comp). Hit a fabulous p

High School Golf Rules: Coach Communication & Player Support

QuestionMy daughter is playing on her high school golf team with all boys. I would like to know what if anything the coaches can say or do with their playe

Back Pain & Golf Swing Adjustments: A Discussion with Adam Scott

QuestionI am 58 years old.Broke my back and had it fused 30 years ago.I am 7 hdcp and play 12-18 rounds a year.Last year was first year ended early(June 1)

Accidental Ball Substitution in Golf Tournament: What Are My Options?

QuestionHello, please helo me out with a situation.  I was playing a tournament.  One of the guys from my flight was walking ahead and had picke

Golf Rules: Flagstick Removal & Penalty - Clarification

QuestionIs it still a penalty if you are putting off the green, you havent asked anyone to remove the flag, and as the ball gets to the hole and it is appa

Troubleshooting Golf Accuracy: Addressing Aiming Issues

QuestionI seem to be hitting my ball everywhere except where Im aiming.Im thinking my led hand is to far forward or to far back with regard to my alignment