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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:
August 15, 2010
I'm a young golfer with a slower swing speed[.] What kind of balls should I be lookin[g] for?
Aric Wren
Covington, Kentucky
Answer:
Hi Aric,
Which ball any golfer plays is a matter of personal preference. At earlier stages in the development of your golf game you may not have enough experience to even have any personal preferences yet; so which ball you are playing at that point is certainly not the weak link in your game and, therefore, really does not make any difference. The same goes for higher handicappers.
By the time you have gained enough experience, and/or have achieved a high enough skill level, for it to make a difference you will know which ball(s) you prefer. In the meantime, read what the manufacturers have to say about their various balls and experiment by trying many types. Also see 2 or 3 piece ball from the "Ask the Pro" archive.
To repeat myself, I suggest that golfers look for improvement in their golf games by working first on their understanding, technique, feel and gaining experience. Then equipment will fall into place in the natural course of things.
Technique is covered in detail in my "Your Golf books." Thanks for visiting PGAProfessional.com and best of luck with your game. MB
Question:
August 14, 2010
What is coupling the left hand? [The] announcer said it would prevent you from hooking.
James Toon
Fayetteville, TN
Answer:
Hi James,
That's "cupping" - see cupping - in my golf glossary. That, alone, won't prevent a hook, though it might make it more difficult. Cupping is one common factor in slicing. For hooking see this FAQ. Thanks for visiting PGAProfessional.com and best of luck with your game. MB
Question:
July 20, 2010
When putting, is there a term top of the hole or bottom of the hole? If so, please explain.
Jerry Gauthier
Athelstane, Wisconsin
Answer:
Hi Jerry,
Since the putting surface is rarely perfectly level, the words or phrases commonly used to describe what you are talking about are "high side" and "low side", or "above" and "below" the hole. Though I haven't heard the words "top" or "bottom" used very frequently in this context they are also reasonable (top or bottom edge is sometimes used). Thanks for visiting PGAProfessional.com and best of luck with your game. MB
Question:
July 11, 2010
Does the ball travel slower in cold weather?
Fiona MacKinnon
Glasgow, Scotland
Answer:
Hi Fiona,
Yes, balls do go somewhat (usually a little) farther in hotter temperatures, higher humidity and higher altitude and, therefore, shorter in opposite conditions. But your distance at colder temperatures may have as much (or more) to do with your muscles firing more slowly when they're colder as it does with ball performance. How much to adjust in any given situation is one of the things you learn from experience. Thanks for visiting PGAProfessional.com and best of luck with your game. MB
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