Archive for March, 2010

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Golf Tips For The Long Irons

I got a couple of questions recently from golfers who have difficulty hitting their long irons.  And I can definitely relate to that.  So I am very interested in hearing from you mid to high handicappers out there on what you do about your long irons.  Please email me at thegolfnut@the-golf-nut.com.   And in the meantime [...]

26Mar2010 | David Stargel | 0 comments | Continued
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Out Of Bounds Stake Intefering With My Golf Swing

Golf Nut,  this happened in a recent round.  My golf ball came to rest next to a white out of bounds marker.  My ball was still in play, but the marker interfered with my backswing.  Can I get relief in this situation?

20Mar2010 | David Stargel | 0 comments | Continued
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“This Kid Golfer Can’t Miss” Says Sports Illustrated

I just read about this young golfer out of the University of Oregon who is playing the tour this year after earning his card.  So far, in 2010, he is six for six in cuts made and looks like he is a sure thing to make it full time on the pro golf circuit. Alex [...]

13Mar2010 | David Stargel | 0 comments | Continued
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Can My Practice Golf Swing Cost Me A Stroke

Dear Golf Nut I have a question about taking a practice swing.  If you are taking a practice swing on a shot other than a tee shot, and accidentally hit your ball, what is the correct ruling?  Do you play it as it lies or are you allowed to replace it and hit [...]

6Mar2010 | David Stargel | 0 comments | Continued
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The Golf Nut’s Thoughts On Tiger Woods

Hello Golf Nut’s. I have held off writing anything for a while after Tiger’s press conference.  I don’t want to spend a lot of time writing about Tiger this year.  But I did want to get my thoughts out there one time. So here goes.

3Mar2010 | David Stargel | 2 comments | Continued