Optimizing Ball Position for the Heard Super Swing: Driver & Irons

QuestionPaul,  Have been using the Heard Super Swing for 4 or 5 years, after golfing for about 15.  Did not start until I was 52 years old.  

Aspiring Professional Golfer: Can a Late Bloomer Achieve Their Dream?

QuestionHi, Im 26, married with a baby. Im an improving golfer ( now shooting low 70s/high60s ) I try and play every day (i work for myself so find the ti

Understanding Lateral Hazards in Golf: Rules & Scenarios

QuestionOn our course we define many palmetto areas as lateral hazards.  A player hits a ball that looks like in goes into the palmetto area (lateral

Navigating a Career Transition: The Upsides & Downsides of Going Pro

QuestionLate last year, at 42, I was released from my job, a job that was the pinnacle of a 24 year career in Broadcast Management, Sales & Marketing. &nbs

Antique Golf Clubs Valuation: Hickory & Brass - Expert Insights

Questioni have a club with a hickory shaft and the head has an 8 on it also the word alasta i also have a club that looks to be a putter with a brass head

The History of Ball Spotting in Golf: From Stymie to Modern Rules

QuestionWhen did the practice of spotting your ball on the green, first start. In the movie, The Greatest Game Ever Played, Francis Ouimets ball ended behi

Turning Pro at 31: Is It Too Late? PGA Tour Path & Q-School Advice

QuestionIM 31. Is that too old to turn pro. I mean my PAT score is at74 and my handica is at 9. Ive currently have about 15 lessons under my belt and getti

Reinstating Amateur Status: A Guide for Former PGA Professionals

QuestionI am a former PGA club professional and have been out of the business since 1972.What process is need for me to secure my amateur status???? Thank

Understanding Open Tournaments: Qualification and Player Access

QuestionCan anyone play in the open tournaments, or do they have to go to the qualifying school? AnswerJohn, The events that are entitled Open events hav

Understanding Swing Path with the Heard Super Swing

QuestionHi Paul, I too am having difficulty hooking the ball with the Heard Super Swing. Ill try your suggestion about the karate chop. I also was wonder

Improving Golf Club Alignment: Tips for Straight Shots

QuestionPaul,   Have been using the HSS for serveral years and have developed an alignment problem. Plus pulling shots left.  Is there a goo

Is 23 Too Old to Become a Professional Golfer? Advice for Aspiring Pros

Questionhey paul my name is ben and am a resident of the gold coast australia and am seeking an answer.I play golf about 3 days sometimes 4 mainly practise

PGA Tour Prize Money: Eligibility for Non-Professionals

QuestionCan qualifiers win prize money in PGA tournaments if they are not PGA professionals?  For example, in the movie Tin Cup, would Roy McIlvoy hav

Heard Super Swing Lessons: Contact Jerry Heard at Silverthorn Country Club

QuestionHi Paul, Do you still teach the Heard Super Swing?  I play it to a low handicap & am looking for lessons.  Where are you located?  

Troubleshooting Low Distance & High Ball Flight in Golf Drives

QuestionPaul, I really like the HSS.  Fairway woods and irons are long and extremely accurate. However, my drives are straight but high and about 20-4

NCAA Golf Eligibility: Returning to College Golf After Professional Play

QuestionIf I joined the south texas region as a professional in level 1, but did not complete, nor have I played as a professional in over a year, am I eli

Golf Grips: Choosing the Right Grip for Your Game

QuestionWhat hand grip to use?  Do you use the Vardon grip or interlock the the fingers or do you use the baseball grip? AnswerSam There is no absol

Golf Terminology: Understanding 'Deeds' and 'System'

Question My Headshot   I was working on a Word Search Puzzle with the theme of golf. Deeds and System were two words in the puzzle. Because I have no

Becoming a Professional Golfer: Is It Possible?

QuestionHi, I am currently 20 years and have been playing golf from the age of 17.My handicap is a 3. Ive only been playing golf part time and over weekend

The Presidents Cup Costs: An Overview

QuestionWhat are the costs involved in putting on The Presidents Cup?  How much does the PGA/USGA have to pay to run the tournament? AnswerJim, Enor