PGA Tour Cut: Understanding Tournament Qualifying & Payment

QuestionHow many players make the cut in a PGA tour tournament? AnswerRead the other answer--- 144 start most tournaments-- The cut is generally 70 lowe

PGA Tour Prize Money Distribution: Understanding Winnings & Purse Splits

QuestionSkip, Im curious about monetary winnings on the Tour.   #1 When 2 players tie for 2nd (or 3rd or whatever)does the tour add the purse for 2n

Fairway Woods: Technique & Ball Position for Solid Contact

QuestionIazzal, I have Cobra SZ 3,5,& 7 fairway woods. I am having trouble making solid contact. Do you hit down or sweep fairway woods? Can you advise as

Jack Nicklaus & Bobby Jacobi: Driver & Short Game Distance Analysis

Question------------------------- Followup To Question - I was wondering how far could Jack and Bobby could hit there Drivers when they were at there pe

League Scheduling: Creating a Fair Weekly Schedule with Byes

QuestionHi Skip I know you have answered a similar question, but I have spent at least 8 hours trying to figure this one out. Our league has had some chang

Driver Setup: Optimal Ball Position for Maximum Distance

QuestionI have tried everything in using a driver! I just cant get it. Would you please tell me the location of where to place the driver before a swing in

Golf League Scheduling: Efficient Tournament Planning for 40 Teams

QuestionSkip, Im league secretary/president for 80 golfers/40 teams total, divided into 2 separate divsions. I am just now finalizing total number of playe

Improving Iron Accuracy: Understanding Lie Angle and Choking Down

QuestionI have a set of irons I bought off the shelf (Golden Bear). I push, fade a lot of my irons - off line right, most of the time. I saw something on t

Mastering Backspin on Golf Balls: A Comprehensive Guide

QuestionHow do you make a ball back spin on the green. Where do you place it in your stance, front, back or middle Do you use a different angle of decent t

Nike 400cc vs. TaylorMade R7: Distance & forgiveness comparison

QuestionI recently purchased the 460 R7 Driver (which has not come in yet), I was using the older Nike 400cc driver. After a heated discussion with one of

Managing Nerves & Mental Game for Amputee Golfers - US Open Prep

Questionhello bob. i am a amputee golfer missing my right arm & hold a strong 10 handicap.I am getting ready to play in the amputee us open at bethpage in

PGA Professional Competing in Amateur Events: Rules & Regulations

QuestionIs it acceptable for a recently qualified PGA club professional to compete as an ordinary contestant as part of a four person team in an amature fu

Taylormade R5 Driver: Troubleshooting Slice Development

Questioni recently purchased a taylormade r5 driver with the draw weights. i used it for the first time the other day and half of the shots were long but s

Golf Balls for the Average Player: Are Pros Using Different Equipment?

QuestionSkip, Does the general public have access to the same exact balls that the pros use? I.E. I have heard that Tiger uses a Nike prototype that is on

How PGA Caddies Get Paid: Compensation Methods Explained

Question I know that PGA caddies are paid about 10% of the players earnings, but how, exactly, are they paid?  Im sure golfers dont have large sums of

Golf Putting: How to Locate Your Ball on the Green & Adjustments

Questioncan you spot the golf ball on the green with your putter while adjusting the ball, and other things or ways you can spot the ball while moving it.

Golf Tournament Pairing: Understanding How Groups Are Formed

QuestionHello Iazzal. Hope youre well. Ive always wondered Why are golfers paired together in tournaments and what does this mean? How is it chosen who the

PGA Tour Pro Perks: Free Golf Rounds Explained

QuestionHi.  Can you tell me if a fellow is a PGA touring Pro, does this person get free rounds of golf at any Golf course he plays.  Is it a one

Caddie Endorsements: How Do Golf Caddies Earn Sponsorships?

QuestionI know that caddies typically get a percentage, but what about the endorsement deals. I see most of the caddies with the same clothing, along with

Seeking Sponsorship for Golf Mini-Tours & Qualifiers - Advice & Guidance

QuestionHi Skip, I looking for some financial assistance to play in some of the many mini-tours and Monday Qualifiers. I have been playing for a long time