The Golf Nut http://www.the-golf-nut.com/ Copyright 2008 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:34:17 -0500 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss US Open: Did Tiger win the golf tournament or did Rocco lose it? Certainly this year's US Open provided quite a show for golf fans, just as Rocco Mediate said right after his heartbreaking loss to Tiger Woods on Monday. But after 91 grueling holes, I've seen some debate about whether Tiger stepped up and won this golf tournament or Rocco just let it get away. Which is it? Possibly both and possibly neither. No I am not trying wimp out of this one. Read on golfers to see what I mean.

]]> http://www.the-golf-nut.com/us_open_did_tiger_win_the_golf_tournament_or_did_rocco_lose_it.html http://www.the-golf-nut.com/us_open_did_tiger_win_the_golf_tournament_or_did_rocco_lose_it.html Golf Current Events Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:34:17 -0500 A Golf Dynasty In The Works? There is a little college down in South Georgia that may just be a golf dynasty in the making. Or, may in fact already be a dynasty. Darton College just missed winning it's fourth national title in four years by only three strokes. But looking at their lineup they will probably make it four out of five next year. What a golf team!

]]> http://www.the-golf-nut.com/a_golf_dynasty_in_the_works.html http://www.the-golf-nut.com/a_golf_dynasty_in_the_works.html Golf Current Events Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:14:40 -0500 A Strange Golf Rules Question Golf Nut, I have a really strange golf rules question. This really just happened to me and I want to check what the correct thing to do would have been.

I was teeing off on a par three when I hit a real low golf shot. I hit it thin and it was a real "worm burner" as I like to call it. The strange part of this was that another golf ball, coming from the hole next to us, hit my golf ball in mid air. I swear that this really happened and I believe that a hole in one would be easier to do, but on to the rest of my question.

My ball ended up knocked down into the side of a bank next to water in front of the hole and rolled into the water. I took the penalty for a hazard and ended up with a double bogey. Is this the correct ruling?

]]> http://www.the-golf-nut.com/a_strange_golf_rules_question.html http://www.the-golf-nut.com/a_strange_golf_rules_question.html Golf Rules and Etiquette Thu, 29 May 2008 06:56:57 -0500 Golf Showdown At The 17th At TPC Sawgrass: The Right Decision? After playing to a tie at the end of 72 holes of golf during the 35th Players Championship, Sergio Garcia and Paul Goydos started their playoff on the "infamous" 17th island green hole. There apparently was a lot discussion earlier in the week about that hole and pleas to put the emphasis on the rest of the course by a lot within the "inner circle" of the PGA Tour. Was it the right decision to start the playoff on number 17?

]]> http://www.the-golf-nut.com/golf_showdown_at_the_17th_at_tpc_sawgrass_the_right_decision.html http://www.the-golf-nut.com/golf_showdown_at_the_17th_at_tpc_sawgrass_the_right_decision.html Golf Current Events Sat, 24 May 2008 12:07:41 -0500 Part II of Hitting The Golf Ball From Uneven Lies OK, here is part II in this series on hitting from uneven lies. We started with the shot many call "the hardest shot in golf" last time so for this part of the series we move to a golf shot that is quite a bit easier, when the ball is above your feet on an level lie. Golfers can still mess this one up, but it is relatively easy to make.

]]> http://www.the-golf-nut.com/part_ii_of_hitting_the_golf_ball_from_uneven_lies.html http://www.the-golf-nut.com/part_ii_of_hitting_the_golf_ball_from_uneven_lies.html Golf Tips , Golf Swing Help Wed, 21 May 2008 21:50:45 -0500 Is Tiger sending a message to Augusta National Golf Club? I read recently on Tiger Woods golf site (www.tigerwoods.com) the following quote "The course was very difficult, I didn't hear as many roars as I usually hear". He wasn't making excuses, he talked about why he didn't win and wasn't because of the course. But he also said "I hear the club might be making some changes next year to give us a break". Is Tiger sending a message and will Augusta National respond?

]]> http://www.the-golf-nut.com/is_tiger_sending_a_message_to_augusta_national_golf_club.html http://www.the-golf-nut.com/is_tiger_sending_a_message_to_augusta_national_golf_club.html Golf Current Events Sat, 10 May 2008 08:34:34 -0500 Hitting The Golf Ball From Uneven Lies, Part I Golf Nut, I struggle with hitting from uneven lies. I always seem to catch the golf ball thin or fat. Can you help me with this?

]]> http://www.the-golf-nut.com/hitting_the_golf_ball_from_uneven_lies_part_i.html http://www.the-golf-nut.com/hitting_the_golf_ball_from_uneven_lies_part_i.html Golf Tips , Golf Swing Help Thu, 01 May 2008 20:50:31 -0500 I Don't Understand The PGA Golf Tour's New Cut Policy I just read about the PGA Tour's new cut policy for professional golf tournaments (at least it appears for all Corporate Logo Events). And I must admit I am confused. I mean were the pro golfers in danger of losing the fan base? Were the networks about to pull all sponsorship money? Or were the pro golfers just whining too much. Read on and you can decide for yourself.

]]> http://www.the-golf-nut.com/i_dont_understand_the_pga_golf_tours_new_cut_policy.html http://www.the-golf-nut.com/i_dont_understand_the_pga_golf_tours_new_cut_policy.html Golf Current Events Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:03:57 -0500 Trouble Hitting The Driver Golf Nut, I am a relatively new golfer. One thing that I struggle with is hitting the driver. When I practice my golf swing and switch from irons to the driver, I will tend to hit behind the golf ball, sometimes as much as 6-10 inches. Any ideas or golf tips?

]]> http://www.the-golf-nut.com/trouble_hitting_the_driver.html http://www.the-golf-nut.com/trouble_hitting_the_driver.html Golf Tips , Golf Swing Help Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:45:13 -0500 How High A Golf Score Can I Take On A Hole? Golf Nut I was recently playing a round of golf with a foursome. We got to hole #12 a par 5. Three golfers all hit in the water on their 2nd stroke, then 2 of those golfers hit in the water on their fourth stroke. They both pick up their balls and head to the next tee. I ask this question because I am a beginning golfer.

My buddy makes a 9 but the two players that quit the hole said "We both took an 8" so my buddy tells me that the correct ruling is you can't hit over an 8 on any hole and shaves a stroke off his score.

I looked on the USGA site and it says any player failing to hole out is disqualified (Sounds a bit harsh for amateur golf, especially very amateur golf). Do you have any idea of the ruling on this? I'm sure the pick up and take an 8 isn't right, I shoot 10's and 11's pretty regular, I could drastically improve my game if that's the correct ruling. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

]]> http://www.the-golf-nut.com/how_high_a_golf_score_can_i_take_on_a_hole.html http://www.the-golf-nut.com/how_high_a_golf_score_can_i_take_on_a_hole.html Golf Rules and Etiquette Sat, 05 Apr 2008 15:14:53 -0500 Tiger Didn't Win This Week's Golf Tournament, but... So Tiger's streak has ended. He won't break Byron Nelson's record of eleven straight golf victories right now. But what does it mean for the game of golf when you look at Tiger, his success, and where the rest of the field is right now? Like everyone else, I have an opinion and you may not like it, but read on.

]]> http://www.the-golf-nut.com/tiger_didnt_win_this_weeks_golf_tournament_but.html http://www.the-golf-nut.com/tiger_didnt_win_this_weeks_golf_tournament_but.html Golf Current Events Wed, 26 Mar 2008 07:40:52 -0500 Golf Rule Question On Unplayable Golf Ball Golf Nut, I can think of two circumstances where, after a shot, the golf ball can land farther away from the hole:

1) In the woods, you hit a tree, the ball bounces behind you farther into the woods.
2) Around the green, you catch the ball thin and hit it over the green into the woods/behind a tree.

In these circumstances, can you declare the golf ball unplayable and take the "stroke and distance" penalty? The confusing thing for me is that after taking a stroke, you would actually be dropping closer to the hole in these cases.

]]> http://www.the-golf-nut.com/golf_rule_question_on_unplayable_golf_ball.html http://www.the-golf-nut.com/golf_rule_question_on_unplayable_golf_ball.html Golf Rules and Etiquette Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:59:59 -0500 Hitting The Golf Ball Out Of A Divot Golf Nut, I wondered what you recommend for hitting a golf ball out of a divot? I have struggled with this and most golfers I know move the ball. But I know that technically, by the rules of golf, you are supposed to "play it as it lies". Any suggestions?

]]> http://www.the-golf-nut.com/hitting_the_golf_ball_out_of_a_divot.html http://www.the-golf-nut.com/hitting_the_golf_ball_out_of_a_divot.html Golf Tips , Golf Swing Help Sat, 08 Mar 2008 21:26:03 -0500 Golf Tempo is key, here is some help I have written a number of times here on the site and in my golf tips book about how critical tempo is to the golf swing, especially for amateur golfers. I have developed some good drills that can help you, but now I have found a tremendous little device to go along with these drills and really help reinforce and ingrain a smooth tempo. Read on to find out more.

]]> http://www.the-golf-nut.com/golf_tempo_is_key_here_is_some_help.html http://www.the-golf-nut.com/golf_tempo_is_key_here_is_some_help.html Golf Tips , Golf Swing Help Sat, 01 Mar 2008 13:14:59 -0500 The Golf Nut's Next Golf Survey As golfers in North America are starting to think about getting ready for the opening of golf season, I wanted to put our second survey out there to gather some information that may be useful to all of our readers and visitors. So join in on our survey and we will publish the answers and statistics in about 2 weeks based upon the number of responses.

]]> http://www.the-golf-nut.com/the_golf_nuts_next_golf_survey.html http://www.the-golf-nut.com/the_golf_nuts_next_golf_survey.html Golf Miscellaneous Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:05:27 -0500