Archive for October, 2005

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What happened to pro golfer John Daly?

Golf Nut, I was always intrigued by John Daly, the professional golfer. I know he has had his troubles and is not your typical PGA tour golfer, but I’m curious what’s going on with him these days. Is he still playing much tournament golf?

29Oct2005 | | 3 comments | Continued
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Rules of Golf-made to be broken?

I am often asked what golf rule gets broken or ignored the most by amateur golfers? We all see in our daily rounds of golf that most golfers don’t know the complicated rules very well. But what basic rule is abused the most?

24Oct2005 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Can you explain lie and loft in simple terms as it relates to golf clubs?

Golf Nut, I’ve never been concerned about lie and loft and if it matters to mid to high handicap golfers. Can you explain it in simple terms?

21Oct2005 | | 2 comments | Continued
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Who should report golf rule violations?

Recently a journalist reported Michelle Wie’s golf rules infraction at the recent Samsung World Championship golf tournament. There has been a fair amount of debate about whether, as a writer who covers the golf tour, he should have reported the rules violation or just reported on it after it was reported by someone else.

20Oct2005 | | 1 comment | Continued
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Will Michelle Wie be the first female golfer on the PGA tour?

Michelle Wie is making her professional golfing debut on the LPGA tour this week at Bighorn Golf Club in the Samsung World Championship. Her short but phenomenal golfing career so far has generated questions about whether she might be the first female golfer to be able to make it on the men’s tour.

14Oct2005 | | 0 comments | Continued
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3 Golf Tips for Beginners

I get asked a lot about golf swing instruction and golf tips. I thought it would be helpful to share what I’ve found to be the best 3 basic golf tips for beginners to help them sharpen their game.

13Oct2005 | | 0 comments | Continued
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What are some good golf tips on putting?

What are the best tips on putting that you have heard? I love golf and am improving steadily, but I struggle with my putting from time to time and have never really practiced it much. What has anyone shared with you that you felt was a really good golf tip?

11Oct2005 | | 0 comments | Continued
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What are your favorite golf training aids?

Golf Nut, I’ve seen several golf training aids in magazine and TV ads. What do you recommend to help work on a bad slice? Do you have a favorite?

6Oct2005 | | 7 comments | Continued
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The Rules of Golf

The rules of golf can seem intimidating when you first attempt to understand them. Below I have summarized some of the rules that mid to high handicap golfers will find useful to understand and in many cases may not be aware of.

4Oct2005 | | 0 comments | Continued
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What about using cell phones on the golf course?

A lot of golf courses are starting to crack down on using cell phones while playing golf and even in the club house. What are your thoughts on this?

3Oct2005 | | 2 comments | Continued
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If you could only work on one thing in your golf swing what would it be?

Dear Golf Nut, as one “average” amateur golfer to another I have a question. If there was only one thing that you could focus on to improve your golf swing, what would it be?

1Oct2005 | | 0 comments | Continued