lift clean and place play

QuestionDoes lift plac and clean play exists AnswerHi Ron, Yes, under certain conditions, the lift, clean and place rule can be invoked by a golf course

accuracy

QuestionHi Dathaeus (cool name BTW) I have been playing for about five years. I think I have peaked in terms of hitting distance (thats OK I am 50 not gett

Can I use ladies clubs?

QuestionJohn I am a short stocky, unflexible  guy with not a lot of strength. I have tried stretching, got some coaching, but thats the way I am -gene

strong grip

QuestionHello john:WHy does a strong grip promote a draw? I would think a weak grip would promote a draw since the wrist of the top hand is facing the targ

my swing

Questionhi i would like to ask you about the way i swing. When i swing i only go half way just to the part before i turn my wrist to make the club perpendi

yellow stakes

QuestionWhat is the stroke difference between yellow and red stakes? Ex- par 3, hitting over water to green, ball hits land outside of yellow stakes but ro

Lateral water hazard

QuestionMy ball game to rest in a small dried up pond with red stakes indicating a lateral water hazard. The lie was extremely bad and I wanted to declare

wrist pain

QuestionQUESTION: Hi John, i stated golfing the summer of 2008 and i have become pretty good. i practice every day and about 3 weeks ago i started have sev

damage to hole

Question(1)We have birds who damage our holes on the putting greens. During play of the hole, (a) can it be repaired (b) by whom assuming there are 2 of us

Reshafting older irons

QuestionI have a set of Callaway Big Bertha irons that is approximately 10 years old (bought used from a friend).  They have the standard RCH 96 graph

Tee boxes and handicaps

QuestionIf I have an Index of 10 and play from a tee box with a 69.0 rating and I am playing an individual with the same handicap (index of 10) who plays f

Golf Rules- Provisional ball

QuestionCan a provisional ball be played if there is a doubt whether, following a stroke, a ball has entered a water hazard? AnswerDear Jack: Thanks for

Golf - Provisional ball

QuestionCan a provisional ball be played if there is a doubt about whether, after a stroke, a ball has entered a water hazard? AnswerJack, No you cant pl

Rule 28 (c)

QuestionA player declares his ball unplayable and invokes Rule 28 (c). Does the player require to use the same club used for measuring the 2 club length fo

holding two clubs

Questioncan a player make a stroke with the club held in one hand while holding another club in the other hand? AnswerMike, In my opinion yes he can. As

3 wood shaft flex question

QuestionHello, I am looking for some advice on the right flex for a tour edge exotics XCGV 3 wood that I contemplating buying. I play with a stiff aldila n

Handicap and Tee selection

Questionwhat is the best way to determine as to what Tee you play from based on Handicap and/or slope of the course.? AnswerHello Suhas: Thanks for askin

loft on the driver

QuestionI have a 460cc 13.5 degree driver and i hit it about 240 250 on average. I have been told that that much loft can take away from my distance. Is th

(1)lost ball & (2) putting green

QuestionClub Championships! 1. We have birds who (sometimes) badly damage our putting holes. When and by whom can those holes be repaired when we have reac

damaged hole

QuestionEddie, I understand the :lost ball - thanks just to clarify your answer re the above. Are you saying that it can be fixed prior to putting out - th