Golf Rule: Penalty for Playing the Wrong Ball from a Bunker

QuestionIs there a penalty for hitting the wrong ball out of a bunker AnswerHello John:  In the 2008 revisions to the rules, the only time you avoid

Improve Your Golf Handicap: Addressing Driver Distance & Short Game

QuestionHi Eddie, In the past you has answer few of my questions, which helps me a lot :-) Now my handicap is 8 (after 3,5 years of play) and I have 2 maj

Golf Tee Marker Colors: Handicap & Distance Explained

QuestionWhat skill-levels do  the different tee marker colors designate? I know red indicates women, and white indicates men, but what about blue? bl

Low Kick Point Golf Shafts: Finding the Right Fit for Distance & Launch

QuestionI am 58 years old and have been recommended to look at repalcing my shaft for a Low kick point shaft to get the ball in the air and gain more dista

Breathing Techniques for a Better Golf Swing | Expert Advice

QuestionHello Eddie: I am curious about breathing in the golf swing. When a person does exercises , you are told usually told to breath out as you do the e

Used Mizuno Irons: Affordable Options for Upgrading Your Game

QuestionQUESTION: Ok, Im about to upgrade from a teen set to a regular iron set... Im looking at mizuno mx200 but thats a bit too expensive... Is there any

Improving Golf Consistency: A Swing Revamp for Better Accuracy

QuestionI have been playing for 35 years and got tired shooting inconsistently ok (5 or 6 handicap). 6 months ago, I decided to revamp my swing. Stand more

Fixing a Slice: How to Help Your Grandson Hit a Straight Golf Drive

Questionhi john,my  grandson on his drive always hits the ball to the right most of the time it curves to the right rather than hitting it straight ri

Golf Rule: What Happens If a Ball Hits Overhead Power Cables?

QuestionHELLO THERE IF A BALL HITS OVERHEAD POWER LINES WHAT IS THE RULING IF THE BALL GOES OUT OF BOUNDS BY IT OR YOU GAIN AN ADVANTAGE DO YOU HAVE TO PL

Fair Golf Scheduling: Balancing Tee Times & Player Equity

QuestionWe have a 26 week schedule with eight golfers but only one tee time. How do we set up a schedule where we play the same number of times and with al

Golf Handicap Discrepancy: Impact on Match Play?

QuestionI am a member of a reasonably large Golf Society and  recently played in a Match Play competition.  I was informed by my opponent he play

Fixing Toe Hits in Golf: A Simple Drill & Common Causes

QuestionI would like to know if you could suggest a drill to help me from hitting the ball on the toe.  I just cant seem to make contact in the sweet

Overcoming Competitive Scoring Slumps in Golf: A Young Golfer's Challenge

QuestionI am an 8 handicapper and am 15 years old, i am currently shooting in practice rounds alot lower than my handicap while as soon as i go into compet

Doubles Match Play: Concession and Subsequent Putts - Rules Clarified

QuestionWhen playing in doubles match play, if my partner is conceded a putt for a 5, and taps it in the hole, and I still have a putt for a 4, do we lose

Best Forgiving Irons for Mid-Handicap Golfers: Expert Advice

QuestionI generally hit between the mid 80s to low 90s.  I am looking to get a new set of irons and was wondering if you could give me some advice on

Center Shaft Golf Clubs: Availability & Options - Golf Experts

QuestionDoes someone make center shaft golf clubs??   In other words, the shaft is attached to the middle of the club head instead of at the heel

Callaway X-18 vs. Mizuno MX-23 Irons: A Real-World Performance Comparison

QuestionMichael, Last year I went from a set of Mizuno MX-23 irons to the Callaway X-18 irons.  Steel shafts with standard flex on both sets.  Hi

Iron Club Length Adjustment: Should You Go +1 or Shorten?

QuestionHello, I had a PING club fitting done a a demo day and the fitter suggestion I go +1 on my irons. I have play standard all my life.  I have tr

Golf Rules: Determining the 'Away' Player - Distance Matters

QuestionI am off the green behind a bunker but closer than someone on the green. Who is away? Similar situation but putting from the froghair. Who is away?

Golf Club Fitting: Understanding the Process & Finding the Right Clubs

QuestionMichael; first some history. A few years back I bought a new set of clubs, and was fit for them at GolfTown.  Last summer the wife & I drove