Optimal Ball Position for Drivers & Irons: A Comprehensive Guide

QuestionQUESTION: How do I know how far to stand back from golf ball when Im driving and hitting my hybrid irons? ANSWER: Hi Tom: Its not about how far y

Golf Rules: Relief from Obstructions Near Walls & Cart Paths

QuestionSituation: The ball landed about 20 yards off the green, and lies near the stone wall (immovable obstruction) and there is a cart path along it. Th

Identifying Your Ball in a Bunker: A Golf Rules Explanation

QuestionHello, Player A hooks his tee shot into rough among the trees. Player B appears to hit his tee shot into the green side bunker on the left, close

Driver Distance Discrepancy: Why Aren't My Drivers Matching Iron Performance?

QuestionThank you in advance to help me. I am a long hitter for Iron (tee to ground, no roll)(Mizuno JPX600e 2010 Regular flex). #9 go to 150-155 yards, #

Can You Still Become a Professional Golfer at 24?

QuestionHello, my name is Logan. I am a 24 yr old college student, graduating this year thankfully, and will begin my career in teaching next year. It has

PGA Golf Tee Box Rules: Choosing the Right Tees for Your Game

QuestionAre there any specific PGA golf rules as to who can hit from the golf or red tees vs the blue or white. I believe once you can not change. Is age o

Constructive Practice Routine for Mini Tour Players (2 Hours/Day)

Questionhi Eddie, i am a mini tour player from uk, i am looking for a constructive practice routine, time is quite tight!! depending on my family commitmen

Titleist DCI 981 Irons Review: A Solid Choice for Distance and Consistency

QuestionPicked up a set of Titleist DCI 981 irons yesterday for a steal. The standard lie angles actually agree with what I dialed in on a set of Lynx Blac

Troubleshooting Left Hook in Golf: Diagnosis & Fixes

QuestionI am hitting hooks, going to the left.  I am pretty sure my set up is correct.  I try to release the tension on my left hand and then rel

Creating a Course Record: Guidelines & Best Practices

QuestionOur course for ladies does not have a recorded course record. Can you please point me in the right direction to start one. I am aware of the need t

Understanding PGA Water Hole Drop Areas: Rules and Rationale

QuestionIm watching the PGA, and several water holes have drop areas. No answer. I have emailed the PGA and asked why there should be a drop area at all,

Mastering the One-Plane Swing with Short Irons: Tips & Drills

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Ed, Ive been trying to switch to a one plane swing for more consistency.  Its been working great for the driver and longer irons

Legal Club Head Markings: Rules and Regulations

QuestionIs it within the rules to place a small (1/4 or so) decal, piece of  tape, or paint mark on the top of the club head (irons and woods)?  

X-20 vs. Big Bertha: Shaft Upgrade Advice for Golf Irons

QuestionHello, Ive been playing 2002 big bertha irons (Fenwick graphite 6.0 frequency - matched shafts for 9 years and was quite happy until I hit a few ba

Golf Swing Analysis: Addressing Over-the-Top and Right-Side Pulling

QuestionHi Eddie You have tried to help me in the past and I appreciate it. Can you help me again please? I am right-handed. I have a real problem in that

Becoming a PGA Club Professional: Requirements & Pathways

QuestionMy son graduated from the University of Tennessee lettering four years.  He has been on pro tours, US Amateur twice and has worked at a nice

Golf Equipment Review: Burner HT, Adams Tight Lies & More

QuestionQUESTION: The message format at Facebook is so hokey that trying to write a message almost slows my home computer to a crawl. I have a photo of th

Structured Daily Routine for UK Professional Golfer: Fitness & Practice

QuestionHi, im a professional in the UK and need a structured routine for each day that includes fitness and practice time. Im 19, 62 and skinny, get about

Understanding Quota Tournament Scoring with Negative Values

QuestionOur group of 24 has an annual group championship. The prior year winner gets to pick the format (stroke, match, quota, etc). This year A quota form

Quota Points Games: Addressing the Foursome Advantage

QuestionQUESTION: We are having a bit of controversy in our group when playing quota points games. We usually end up with an uneven number of players so we