Driving Range vs. 9 Holes: Best Practice for Improving Your Golf Game?

QuestionDan I am luckey enough to live close to a par three learner course with a driving range. I have pulled the night shift this summer at my work, and

Achieving Distance with a Senior Flex Driver: 270-Yard Drive & Club Insights

QuestionQUESTION: 2 weeks ago I played my best game on a 6500 yard course (85 - 42 front, 43 back). Was averaging 240 yards with my drives and hit one 270

Hitting Short Pitch Shots from Buried Lies: Expert Advice

QuestionIm usually pretty good with short chips, but when I get into bad lies (like a buried ball in rough), how should I change my approach? Ive tried to

Fixing a Hybrid Hook: Overactive Hands & Swing Path Correction

QuestionHad one other question -- Ive been having trouble getting my driver/hybrid straight, more so with the hybrid. Im almost positive its due to overact

Bunker Shot Technique: Hitting the Sand vs. the Ball

QuestionWhen playing out of a bunker, do you have to hit the sand first? Or can you make contact with the ball only (or before sand)? AnswerHello there an

Golf Power vs. Control: Improving Accuracy and Consistency

QuestionI have been playing golf for a few years now and have told I have incredible power by most everyone I play with. From what I read I am able to hit

Understanding Rule 17-1/2 in Golf: A Head-to-Head Scenario

QuestionI was playing in a 2-man head-to-head golf league match when we ran into a confusing situation around rule 17. My playing partner was putting from

Odyssey White Hot Putter Review: Is It Worth the Hype?

QuestionLast week I acquired an Odyssey White Hot putter (used) from Golf Mart after finding how easy it was to sink putts at the practice area from 6-10 f

Choosing the Right Hybrid Club Loft: A Comprehensive Guide

QuestionHey, Im looking to buy a hybrid club but dont know what degree to get. I can hit a 4iron 160 meters and a 5wood 190 meters. I want a hybrid that hi

Troubleshooting Grip Inconsistency: Reducing Hooks & Pushes

QuestionIn the past 2 months, with LOTS of short game practice, I have dropped my handicap from a 10.7 to a 4.3.  I normally play with a strong grip (

Putter Grip Position: Can You Hold Below the Handle?

QuestionDuring a put, Can a golfer grip his putter below the rubber handle and on the metal shaft of the putter?  I have a lot more accuracy, esp from

Golf Rules: Is a Hole-in-One Valid When the Flagstick is Bent?

QuestionThe ball comes to rest against the flagstick but still above the hole. The player bends the flagstick in order to have the ball drop into the hole

Improving Golf Scores: Addressing Consistent Under-Par Performance

QuestionHey, I wanted to first thank you for the tip about the left hand from a few weeks back. My drives are going a lot straighter now. I just finished

Understanding White, Red & Yellow Stakes in Golf: Hazard Definitions

Questionwhat is the difference between white and red stake hazards? AnswerFrank, White stakes are typically out of bounds stakes and just for a side note

Estimated Value of Ping Eye 2 Irons (Scottsdale Made)

QuestionI bought a set of Ping Eye-2, 3-SW about 22 years ago.  They are in great shape.  What is the estimated retail value.  These clubs w

Golf Rules: Relief from Casual Water in a Bunker

QuestionWhile playing after a rain storm a party in my foursome hit his ball into a green side bunker that had not yet drained.  The ball landed in ap

Driver Assembly Guide: Optimal Shaft Alignment for Performance

QuestionI am attempting to assemble a driver that has spined shaft so how would i install the head in relationship to the spine marks and any other things

Golf Rules: Legal Pin Placement & Green Considerations

QuestionIS there a specific rule where pin placements have to be on some sort of flat green? AnswerHi Greg, The location of the hole on the putting green

Callaway FT-iZ Shaft Issues: Graphite Problems & Driver Performance

QuestionMichael, I recently purchased a new Callaway FT-iZ 10 degree stiff flex shaft that I was told fit my swing.  I went into the club buying proc

Troubleshooting High Ball Flight with Callaway FTI Driver - Distance Advice

QuestionI am using a Callaway FTI 9 degree driver.  I average between 280 and 310 on a drive.  I have noticed that all my drives they are going s