Why is My Golf Ball Fading? Common Causes & Fixes for Beginners

Questionhey Matthew          my name is Shaun, i am 13 and i allways fade my driver why is that? Even when i

Golf Rules: Can I Wear a Wrist Brace?

QuestionARE YOU ALLOWED TO WEAR A BRACE AROUND YOUR RIGHT HAND THAT YOUR THUMB GOES THROUGH A HOLE AND UP AROUND YOUR WRIST (SOMETIMES USED FOR CARPEL TUNN

Fixing a Swaying Swing: Help for Golfers

QuestionI am a 2 handicap and have developed a problem of taking the club back outside the line (which promotes me picking the club up) and sliding forward

Golf Rules: Placing Clubs in a Water Hazard - No Penalty

QuestionIf a player plays out of a water hazard ( drie creek beed) He takes out 3 clubs and dropes 2 clubs in the hazard. Is that a pentalty and how many

Choosing the Right Wedge: Cleveland 900 Form-Forged & Shaft Recommendations

QuestionI have a Ping Eye 2 PW at 48* and Im looking to add another wedge, perhaps the Cleveland 900 form-forged, what degree wedge would you suggest? I hi

Match Play Strokes: Handicap Calculation & Correct Application

QuestionPlaying in a fourball matchplay format the handicaps were : DW = 12 , PA = 20 ( my partner ) Vs CH  =16 , BN = 23 Playing full allowance , wh

Optimizing Driving Distance: Right vs. Left Spin in Golf

QuestionI am a right handed 14 Handicap golfer.  I am working on improving my Driving Distance and I realize that there are many factors.  This q

Improve Your Driver Distance: Optimizing Ball Speed to Club Head Speed (Smash Factor)

QuestionMy swing with my Driver was recently analyzed on a launch monitor and my ration of ball head speed to club head speed is about 1.35.  I want t

Golf Slice on Driver: Causes and Solutions for Young Golfers

QuestionI am a 15 year old freshman pretty small 52 100 pounds. I have been playing golf consistently for 2 years ( only 7 months a year cause of weather)

Improving Golf Shot Accuracy with Uneven Vision - Seeking Expert Advice

QuestionJohn-I have written you before with great results.  Thank you!  I have progressed to where I think my problem (hitting thin shots) hopef

Troubleshooting Driver Fade: Causes & Solutions

QuestionHi Eddie, I have a persistant fade when driving. I currently use a cobra x speed stiff graphite shaft 9.5 degree driver. This seems to be a persis

Medicus Training Club Review: Is It Worth the Investment for Beginners?

QuestionHello, I was wondering if the Medicus training club was worth the buy? It breaks when there is a flaw in your swing and even though Im still a begi

Ping Zing 2 Club Variations: Understanding Different Models

QuestionI own three copper ping zing 2 wedges.  I bought a ping zing 2 nine iron.  It does not match the wedges.  It is silver colored and

Can You Chip on the Green? PGA Rules Explained

QuestionSkip, I saw John Daly chip on a green one time. Are you allowed to chip on the green according to PGA rules? I have a bet with an associate about t

Nike Golf Shoe Sole Repair & Replacement - Is It Possible?

QuestionI have a pair of high end nike golf shoes that the sole split when i was tring to replace the spikes. Is it possible to replace the entire sole? Th

Fixing High Shots: A Beginner Golfer's Guide to Improved Iron & Wood Contact

QuestionHi my name is Ian and I am a very new golfer. I have only golfed once and I love it. I have one major problem.... It seems that on my drives I am o

Golf Handicap for Charity Scrambles: What to Say When You're a Beginner

QuestionHi Skip, Im a beginner so I certainly do not have a handicap yet.  However, I am playing in a charity scramble and am being asked my handicap

Mizuno Irons: Seeking Expert Advice on Shaft Selection for Loss of Flexibility

QuestionI have been using Rifle shafts for years now and have been very happy with them. I am also 52 years old, a 3.0 handicap, and I notice that I am sta

Improving Golf Grip Hold: The Right Hand Padding Technique

QuestionHi John, An unusual problem here. Many years ago I read in a magazine that, during a wet day on the golf course, it was permitted to wrap a handk

Locate Z-Model II Irons with Progressive Offset - Diamond Tour Golf

QuestionI need a 9 iron and a 3 iron of the Z-Model II irons that say Progressive Offset on the back of the blade, where can I find these?? Thanx, Scott