Golf Rules: Unplayable Lie in a Tree & Relief Options

QuestionMy ball came to rest in the boughs of a spruce tree next to the green.  The ball was lodged above my head - reachable with a club - and was cl

Putting Rules: Can You Use Your Putter Toe to Mark Ball Position?

Questioncan you use the toe of your putter to mark the position of your ball while you lift and clean it? Is it against the rules? AnswerLC: My answer is

Understanding Ping Irons: What Does the Black Dot Indicate?

QuestionWhat does the black dot on the back of the irons mean?  Would you recommend them? AnswerThe black dot is one of Pings color-coded clubfitting

Turning Amateur Golf Skills into a Professional Career: A Roadmap

QuestionI am an amateaur who has achieved many things and won many tournaments naitonally and played in college, now I am very interested in trying 2 compe

Replacing Steel Golf Shafts with Graphite: Impact & Options

Questioncan you replace steel shafts with graphite ? AnswerHello, Thanks for the question. The clubhead is weighted depending on what shaft is going to b

Choosing the Right Golf Clubs: A Personalized Guide

Questionis there a chart aviliable to tell you which club to use when? thank you glinda AnswerGlinda:  There is no chart that tells you how far to hi

Best Forgiving Golf Clubs for Beginners (Under $600)

QuestionChuck: My wife and I are both in the process of buying golf clubs. We are both advanced beginners and just want to play a decent game of golf. &n

Correcting Right Hip Overactivity for a Straight Golf Swing

QuestionDear Eddie I have a one plane golf swing. Heres the probem ,with driver and long irons I am pushing off with the right toe right just before impact

Troubleshooting Left Hook with Titleist 735CM Irons: A Comprehensive Guide

QuestionI am having trouble hitting my titleist 735CM irons. All my shots hook to the left. It feels like i hit them solid but they always go to the left.

Golf Bunker Repair: Rules for Playing Your Ball

QuestionMy friends ball landed in a nicely groomed area of a large bunker.  The bunker also had trenches and tire marks, so clearly there was some dra

Understanding Golf Club Flex Ratings: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionThanks a million for the timely response; I have a couple of questions for you.  While I am new to the sport, I try to learn everything I can.

Becoming a Professional Golfer at 32: Is It Possible?

Questionhi john , it has always been my dream to be a pro. be it realistic or not , its just a dream...sigh ! how do one embark on a quest towards this goa

Using a Shaft for Swing Alignment: Backswing & Downswing Techniques

QuestionThanks, I was actually wondering about using the shaft for the backswing and downswing.  Ive used the shaft for the backswing before and I was

Golf Ball Drifting Right: Troubleshooting & Solutions

QuestionHello, how are you doing? I have been having a problem with my drives. No matter how much I turn left my drives are going right. The ball is not sl

Golf Ball Drifting Right? Troubleshooting Your Drive & Approach Shots

QuestionHello, how are you doing? I have been having a problem with my drives. No matter how much I turn left my drives are going right. The ball is not sl

Fixing a Hook: Troubleshooting Driver Problems for Golf

QuestionHello, how are you doing? I have been having a problem with my drives. No matter how much I turn left my drives are going right. The ball is not sl

Golf Rules: Penalty for Incomplete Relief from Cart Path

QuestionA ball hit off the tee lands on against the edge of a paved cart path. I take a drop but the ball isnt dropped far enough away from the path so my

Golf Ball Flight Issues in Wind: Seeking Expert Advice

QuestionHi. My problem is simply this.....my game falls apart in the wind. Im a single digit golfer and in calm weather break 80 on my home course. When th

Trouble Hitting Fairway Woods & Irons? Improve Your Ball Flight

QuestionI cannot seem to get my fairway woods-(5,7 ) airborne. I occasionally hit a good shot but most of the time i top it and it travels along the ground

Optimizing Weight Shift for Distance: A Golfer's Guide

QuestionI am a 61 year old golfer, index of 14, mostly as a result of being short and relatively inconsistent off the tee. Average drive is 200 yards. Play