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Here are questions submitted by golfers from all over the world and my responses to them. There are over golf 500 questions and answers here! They are arranged from most recent to least recent (top to bottom) and the archive contains all the questions and answers that have appeared here in the "Ask the Pro" section (which is the tiniest fraction of the total number of questions that have been submitted). The archive index has the questions and answers organized by topic and somewhat alphabetized. You may find it interesting reading to see what others are asking and you can also ask a question yourself. But, be sure to check the Q's & A's here on this page, the FAQ's and the archive first, as your question may already have been answered.
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Question:
December 30, 2009
My pratice swings are great ... all my mates tell me everything looks smooth and in control ... bloody perfect. Then I take my shot, bloody disaster. I love this game can you please help?
Gary Thompson
Sussex Inlet, New South Wales, Australia
Answer:
Hi Gary,
Of course there are way too many variables and potential problems for me to even guess at what you are doing in your specific technique -- and that's not even considering that you could be doing something different every time. But for some general information in the area of translating your practice swing into execution on the course see my article "The Practice Swing Phenomenon."
It would also be very advisable for you to get some certainty about your technique. There's nothing like knowing what you are doing to get over the feeling of helplessness you are describing.
Technique is covered in detail in my books "The Full Swing", "The Short Game", "Beyond the Basics" and "Hitting it Longer".
You will also probably need to work with a reputable professional in person for analysis and correction. Thanks for visiting and best of luck with your game. MB
Question:
December 10, 2009
Will foggy or high humidity whether affect the distance, when you hit it with the driver?
Tony Blanco
Los Angeles, CA
Answer:
Hi Tony,
Yes, certainly the temperature and humidity both affect distance to some degree, with all clubs. But whether or not there is any effect that is noticeable to you will be a function of your skill level. In my experience hot and humid = the ball goes farther; cold and humid = it goes shorter. I'm sure a physicist could give you a better explanation and perhaps a formula for calculating it, but trial and error (your own experience) is a pretty reliable way of developing a feel for it. Thanks for visiting PGAProfessional.com. MB
Question:
November 21, 2009
Is there any rule against golfers wearing ear plugs to block distracting noise while playing golf? If not, then why don't pros who are bothered by camera clicks and crowd noise use them?
Jim Bruce
Gibsonville, NC
Answer:
Hi Jim,
There's no rule against it. I remember that a PGA Tour pro named Richard Zokol used to wear headphones while playing. There may be some players who wear earplugs, but I am not aware of any who do. It's pretty weird to swing or execute strokes with earplugs in (try it and see). Plus, you'd constantly have to take them in and out to interact with your caddy and fellow competitor's, etc. It's probably just to much of a hassle in addition to being perceptually weird.
Thanks for visiting PGAProfessional.com. MB
Question:
November 7, 2009
Who has shot the lowest score ever over 18 holes?
Chris Richards
Palma, Spain
Answer:
Homero Blancas, 55, on a short par 70 course in the early 1960's, as far as I know. Thanks for visiting PGAProfessional.com. MB
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