PGA Tour Minimum Tournaments: Maintaining Playing Card Status

Questionwhat is the minimum number of tournaments one must play in order to keep his playing card? AnswerWilliam, The minimum is 15.  However, if a

PGA Tour Eligibility Requirements: Event Participation & Exemptions

Questionhow many sanctioned events must a player participate in each year to maintain eligibility ? AnswerDon, The PGA Tour (USA) rule is 15 events. &nbs

Historical Largest Cut in Major Golf Tournaments

QuestionSince the number of golfers in a major tournament that make the cut is somewhat fluid, historically, what is the largest number of golfers that mad

Troubleshooting HSS Driver Hooks & Weight Transfer

QuestionHi Paul, I like the power and distance that the HSS provides but with the driver and woods I am hooking the ball. Is there a tip or 2 that you can

Reignite Your Passion: Golfing After a Break - A Success Story

QuestionHi Mr.Dolman, in the past I played golf with my father for 3yrs, I was 15yrs old and since my dad starting working over time, we stop playing (I co

PGA Club Repair Certification: Requirements & How to Obtain

QuestionI  have went to Mitchell Golf Equipment Institute.Im a master club performance specialist,club performance fitting specialist, club repair per

Turning Pro in Golf: Rules for Amateurs

QuestionThis weeks Byron Nelson spurred an interesting subject with friends.  Can an amateur golfer decide to turn professional during or immediately

Create a Balanced League Schedule for Mixed Skill Levels

QuestionIs there a way to set up a league schedule with A, B and C players where A plays A, B plays B and C plays C. We have 18 players (4-as; 6 -bs and 8

HSS Golf Swing: Flat Wrist for Accuracy & Avoiding Hooks

QuestionDear Mr. Dolman: I am a huge fan of HSS and your instruction. I am a 7 handicap and hit the ball a mile off the tee, but sometimes wildly, and wou

Golf Career vs. Scholarship: Realistic Expectations for Amateurs

QuestionHey there.  My name is Brent and I am a 22 year old 5 handicap from Edmonton, Canada.  I was wondering what the liklihood of pursuing a g

Pre-Cocking Your Wrists for Better Golf: Advice from Paul

QuestionPaul,I have recently started precocking my wrists and am hitting the ball quite well.Since I will be 80 in two months,maybe,that is why it is worki

PGA Tournament Eligibility: Understanding Membership & Qualification

QuestionIf i ama head pro can i play in PGA tournaments...this is a response to a previous question...http://en.allexperts.com/q/Pro-Golfing-2003/become-pr

Identifying Vintage Wilson Golf Clubs: TFD Irons & 4300 Woods

QuestionI have a set of Wilson TFD irons and Wilson 4300 woods(1,3,4,5)with Wilson leather bag. Need info on the year they were made.I called Wilson but no

Golf Improvement Journey: From 95 to 70 - Seeking Advice

QuestionMr. Dolman, I have been golfing for about 6 years now, i am 24, but only recently i have started taking the game seriously and have gained a passio

PGA Tour Eligibility: Understanding Player Qualification & Tiger Woods

QuestionWhat is used to determine if a player is eligible next year, money list, Fed Ex standings???  Since Tiger has not played much and is not very

Understanding Ball Spin in Tennis: A Guide to Draw Shots

Questioncould you please explain what ball spin is on a draw shot(as i watch the ball after the shot)? AnswerHI Homer; Well to be simple about it. If yo

Funding Your Golf Career: Strategies for Professional Aspirations

QuestionHi,  I am trying desperately to figure out how to raise enough money so that I might play golf full time as a living plus to get my pga card

Lateral Hazard Rules: Ball Not in Water - Clarification Needed

QuestionI have been discussing this issue with Ken on your web site and his last answer contradicts his firts answer. 1st he says if players agree that a b

Long-Distance Job Search for Golf Apprenticeships: Advice & Strategies

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Paul, I just passed the PAT and am going through the process of starting my apprenticeship.  Ideally I would like to relocate to

Heard Super Swing Analysis & Resources - Mike Austin's Student

QuestionPaul: Just viewed you on the Heard Super Swing video. I am Mike Austins last student and have been teaching his swing to teaching Pros. For the be