PGA Tour Qualification: Maintaining Tour Status & Exemptions

QuestionHow do you stay on as a tour professional without having to go back to the Q school for re-qualifying yourself, and how does the exemption work? A

Turning Pro in Golf: Realistic Expectations & Strategies

QuestionHey Paul. Someday, I would like to turn pro. I am 20 years old. I can shoot mid-80s. I would like to turn pro in my late 20s.I know I need to pract

Championship vs. Regulation Golf Courses: What's the Difference?

QuestionWhat is the differance between a regulation and a Championship golf coures? AnswerTom, Its a distinction without a difference.  A course tha

Young Golfer's Journey: Aspiring LPGA Professional at 12

Questiondear Paul, i am started to play golf at 3 years old, i am twelve years old and last year my handicap was a 12 handicap. i have played in SEVERAL to

Golf Rules: Penalty for Ground Pressure Behind the Ball?

QuestionDuring the Hope a closeup showed a players wedge being pressed into the grass behind the ball during address.  The ball clearly moved but seem

Ben Hogan's Unique Achievement in Golf History

QuestionWe are looking for a very specific answer on this  question: Ben Hogan did something on the tour in the 1940s that had never been done before

PGA Tour Qualification: Residency Requirements & How to Apply

QuestionIf I live in Canada, can I participate in the qualifying school? AnswerBlair- I have looked at the qualifying information and do not see any resid

Path to Professional Golf: A Guide for Aspiring Players

QuestionDEAR SIR, THIS IS GHOLAM HOSEIN SHEKARI,A NEW GOLFER ,LIVING IN IRAN.AS I AM A VERY SERIOUS AND HARD PRACTICE PLAYER AND PLAYING NOT JUST FOR FUN B

Path to Professional Golf: Playing vs. Club Professional

Questionim 39 years old and hold a 1 handicap.how do i turn pro AnswerRay- When you say Turn Pro. Are you looking to become a playing professional or a cl

PGA Tour Card Expiration & Maintenance: A Comprehensive Guide

QuestionHow long is the card issued for a new member of the PGA and what does he have to do to keep. Money winnings etc AnswerHi Bob, Since you mentioned

Mastering Wedge Shots: Improve Your Short Game & Reduce Bogeys

QuestionI have been playing golf for 1 1/2 years and I use the Jerry Heard Super Swing. Im told Im a long hitter by amateur standards (280 off the tee and

College Golf to Professional: What are the Odds?

Questionwhat is the percentage, that a college golfer  can become a pro??? AnswerGerardo, Thats a good question and Im not aware of any study thats

Understanding Match Play Scoring: Conceding a Match vs. a Hole

QuestionPaul, I have a couple of questions about the scoring of a conceded match, such as todays between Donald and Els. As I understood the explanation gi

Driver Shaft Upgrade: Maximizing Distance with Your Cobra Driver

QuestionI am 70 yoa and in great shape. I hit my cobra driver, senior flex graphite, loft 15.5 150 yards.Can you suggest a shaft to hit longer? Thanks Ans

Is Professional Golfers Career College Right for You? - A Military Perspective

QuestionHello Paul, My name is Eric and I am currently in the USAF.  I am getting out of the military in a few months.  I am a 15 handicap and ge

Alternative Paths to PGA Tour Qualification: Beyond Q-School

QuestionScott, I was wandering if there were any other ways than Q School to gain PGA Tour status. I was under the impression that it was possible to earn

PGA Tour Q School: Registration, Scoring & When to Attend - Insights from Scott

QuestionScott, Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions. 1)  How does one attend Q School?   2)  In Q School is the 5-6 round sco

Determining Amateur Golf Status: A Guide for College Coaches

QuestionI am a college golf coach and wonder how or where can I find out if my players has amateur status. AnswerDear Mr. Goss, The Rules of Golf as esta

Masters Tournament Tee Times: Thursday vs. Friday - An Explanation

QuestionPaul, I am under the understanding that for most pro tournaments, players tee times are reversed from Thursday to Friday. Is this true? How are Thu

Leaderboard Score Display Etiquette: How Ties Are Broken

QuestionIs there an etiquette to how scores are shown on the leaderboard? For example, say 5 players are tied at 4 under. Is there a rule to determine the