Pathway to Professional Golf: Achieving Tour Eligibility

QuestionIa m 29 years old and have been playing golf since I was 10.  I shoot in the upper 70s and low 80s on most courses.  I would love to know

Golf Rules: Ball Stuck in Flag - USGA Decision

QuestionWhat is the ruling in match or stroke play, when a player plays a shot to the green and the ball becomes stuck in the flag itself. The ball is stop

Green Pin Placement: Recommended Distance & Etiquette

QuestionIs there a minimal distance that the hole/flagstick should be placed from the edge of the green? AnswerDear Jerry, thanks for the question.  

Golf Rules: Mixed Singles Match Play - Hole Scoring Explained

QuestionA mixed singles matchplay competition is played on a course which is par 71 (sss70) off the mens tees but par 72 (sss72) for the ladies. The 15th i

Loose Metal in Golf Club Head: Causes & Solutions

QuestionI have a Taylor Made R7 425. When hitting a ball the other day it seems a loose piece of metal is now in my club head. I can hear is bounce around

Using Poker Chips as Ball Markers in Golf: Is it Allowed?

QuestionHi Skip, Can I use a poker chip as a ball marker on the green? AnswerDear John, thanks for the question.  In a word, sure.  There reall

Bunker Rule: Can a Player Remove a Divot?

QuestionPlayer#2 ball is in a bunker. Player#1 hits first and his divot lands in the same bunker but is not interfering with Player#2 ball or stance. Can P

Fixing a Left-Handed Golf Slice: Equipment & Technique

QuestionEddie: I am a left handed golfer that consistently hits the ball to the left side of the course. Would a set of left handed draw clubs help me or a

Beginner's Guide to Golf: Getting Started & Essential Equipment

QuestionQUESTION: I have never played golf but want to learn what do I need to do? ANSWER: Hi Steve, Welcome to the game. Id recommend you do some majo

Mastering Longer Irons: A Golfer's Guide to Distance and Accuracy

QuestionHi, I am a releatively new golfer. I am having trouble hitting longer irons. I can hit my PW,9,8, and 7 irons perfectly well for my standard i.e s

Why Is My Golf Drive Hooking? - Swing Analysis & Driver Advice

QuestionWhen I hit my ball off the tee it flies straight for about 200 yards or so then it starts to curve to the right. It curves for about another 75+ ya

Why Is My Golf Ball Launching So High? - Swing Analysis

QuestionHi Dathaeus, Ive reached a point where my swing is finally starting to come together...Im lagging the club, staying on plane (relatively flat), and

Fixing High Ball Flight & Short Iron Distance: A Golf Swing Solution

QuestionQUESTION: hi,my iron play has became very weak, been practising a lot of wedge play over winter but my mid to long irons have been poor,i play of a

Golf Rules: Was Your Ball Properly Holed Out After Flagstick Removal?

QuestionPlaying a foursome.  I was 80 yards off the green.  Hit my ball...it hit the green....bounced once....rolled into the hole.  Once ev

Graphite vs. Steel Golf Shafts: Which is Right for You?

QuestionHi Eddie, I am a 64 yr. old 20 handicapper thinking of buying some new irons. I have hit the Cobra S9s (both the steel and graphite) and I am not

Golf Club Fitting for Teenagers: Optimizing Performance & Accuracy

QuestionI have 3 teenage boys and they have been playing on and off for a couple of years... they are all now hitting in the 90s and it is fun... however,

Improve Your Golf Game: Addressing Distance and Accuracy at 40+

QuestionI am in my late 40s and trying to improve... I shoot around 100... I consider myself strong yet I do not get distance nor height on my shots... I t

Hybrid Golf Clubs: Improved Distance & Accuracy - User Review

QuestionQUESTION: I was at the base PX over the weekend and finally found a hybrid that I like.   I initially bought a Nike CPR 4/26 hybrid and l

Improve Driver Distance & Reduce Hooks: Expert Golf Advice

QuestionHi my name is Kyle and Im 17. Im a pretty good golfer, about a 5 handicap. My big struggle for me has always been my driver. I have the Nike Sumo 5

Golf Rules: Can You Change Your Ball During a Round?

QuestionHello. when on the green , are you aloud to putt with a different golf ball,on every hole once your on and marked ? AnswerDear Jim, thanks for the