Improving Iron Shot Distance & Swing Mechanics for Shorter Golfers

QuestionHi Eddie, Ive been working on my swing and overall game pretty consistently during the last year after a few years away from the game.  I enjo

How Club Face Velocity Impacts Golf Ball Flight: Trajectory, Distance & More

Questionwith a club face open to the path can you tell me what effect velocity will have on the ball flight in regard to trajectory,curvature,distance dire

Shaft Weight vs. Swing Weight: Understanding the Impact on Golf Club Performance

QuestionQUESTION: I am considering buying new clubs. My expert says I will get better lag by having heavier shafts. For example, he says that a childs plas

Golf Rules: Lost Ball in Lateral Hazard - Options & Procedures

QuestionIf i hit my ball into a lateral hazard and was not able to find it.  Do I consider that as a lost ball and have to go back to my original spot

Long Putter Lie Angle for Eye Strain & Straight Line Vision

QuestionI have some eye retina problems and cant see straight lines. Prefer to putt with a long putter side-saddle style. (standing beside the ball, almost

Understanding Quota Golf: Handicap Limits & Gameplay

QuestionAbout to have a game with our club called quota and so far I have not been able to locate info as to maximum handicap allowed for this game format,

Golf Swing Improvement: Overcoming Short Iron & Full Shot Issues

QuestionQUESTION: I had been emailing how, after a tip from pops about standing more erect, I started hitting the woods and hybrids nicely but had been str

Putter Rules: Is Marking Ball with Putter Head Legal?

QuestionMy friend puts her putter head behind her ball while still holding the putter, lifts the ball and cleans it, and then replaces the ball, still hold

Best Artificial Turf for Home Putting Greens: Expert Advice & Affordable Options

QuestionI am trying to create a putting green with artificial turf in an used room in my basement.  Can you give me any advice as to what kind of turf

Lie Angle and Stance: Finding the Right Club Fit for Your Game

QuestionI have a question that has to do with lie angles and stance.  I am very close to your height at 53.  I have always watched the pros stanc

Understanding Weight Transfer in Running: Clarification Needed

QuestionHello again,  I have read many of your responses about weight shift.  You say that weight should transfer from your right middle foot to

Fixing a Consistent Golf Swing: Addressing Head Position & Weight Shift

QuestionHello Eddie,  I have a question that has to do with my swing.  I have been tinkering with my swing this year to try and make it more con

Essential Golf Fundamentals: Mastering the Top 5 for Better Scores

QuestionQUESTION: What do you think are the 5 most important parts of the golf swing in order 1 through 5 and why?  Thanks, Jason ANSWER: Jason: #1:

Essential Golf Swing Fundamentals: The Top 5 for Consistency

QuestionWhat do you think are the 5 most important parts of the golf swing in order 1 through 5 and why?  Thanks, Jason AnswerHello Jason: 1.  B

Essential Golf Swing Fundamentals: The Foundation for Better Shots

QuestionWhat do you think are the 5 most important fundamentals of the golf swing in order 1 through 5 and why?  Thanks, Jason AnswerJason, I will b

Optimizing Your Golf Bag: Essential Clubs & Strategy

QuestionQUESTION: In my bag, the Cube driver, the 24 and 28 degree G10 hybrids, the Snake Eyes 34 and 38 degree hybrids, the 9 iron and all the wedges, and

Golf Flexibility & Strength: Best Resources for Seniors

QuestionHello John: I hope you can recommend  a web site or a book I can buy on amazon that i can learn stretches or exercises that will improve my fl

USGA Handicap System: Practice Rounds & Handicap Index

QuestionCan one designate a round as a practice round.  Does the USGA handicapping system permit this, cant find any information relating to this on

Golf Club Fitting: What to Expect & Do You Need New Clubs?

QuestionHey Eddie, My question is regarding getting fitted for golf clubs. I have never been fitted so I dont know what to do or look for. I already have g

Understanding Golf Club Lie Angles: What Do Dot Colors Mean?

Question I keep seeing reference to dot Color  black, orange etc. when looking at irons on ebay,  what does that mean? thanks  Gene Answe