Pro Q A: Correcting a golf hazard and stance distance
A reader asks about penalty for moving leaves touching a ball in a bunker and how to gauge proper distance from the ball. The pro explains addressing technique by lifting the right hand and using the thumb length to set distance before striking.
Once-Around Rule A Simple Fix For Lost Balls
Opinion piece argues for a local rule allowing players to replace a lost ball after a quick look within the area and proceed with a one stroke penalty. It critiques TV style searches and suggests a speedy alternative to five minute hunts per ball to avoid delaying rounds.
The Great Bobby Jones Swing Revealed in Golf Magazine
In Golf Magazine April issue a feature showcases a never before published sequence of Bobby Jones swing. Frame four highlights Jones shifting weight to the left hip without pushing off with the right foot. The article praises the move as enlightening and timeless.
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Golf Bag Express ships clubs to course or hotel
At Pebble Beach you can avoid lugging gear by shipping your golf clubs via UPS. Pick up at your location and delivery to the golf course or hotel is available. Visit golfbagexpress.co or call 800-237-6200 for details.
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Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher Dr. T J Tomasi Named
Dr. T J Tomasi director of the Players School at PGA National Palm Beach Gardens Fla named among Golf Magazine Top 100 Teachers for 1999. He is a Class A PGA teaching professional.
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Hips and Shoulders Coil For Golf Swing Power
The article explains that power comes from the coil between hips and shoulders, not just hip turn. It emphasizes turning the shoulders more than the hips to create torque, with guidance on personalizing angles for flexibility and physique to maximize clubhead speed.
Quote of the Week on Duval’s image in Golf Digest
Tom Callahan's April Golf Digest portrait of David Duval notes the golfer with shirts buttoned up as a spinsterly image. The remark spotlights public perception of Duval's persona and presentation in media.
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David Duval
Golf Digest
Greg Norman Announces Greg Norman Estates Wine Line
Golf legend Greg Norman teams with Mildura Blass to launch Greg Norman Estates wine, featuring red and white vintages with the Shark logo. The Australian venture debuts in midsummer, expanding Norman’s diverse business portfolio beyond golf, yachts, turf, and apparel.
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Open drama as Trevino loses to Jacklin at Muirfield
On the 1972 British Open final day at Muirfield Lee Trevino blundered after a rabbit crossed the course as Tony Jacklin built a late surge. Trevino rallied to par the 17th but bogeyed the 18th while Jacklin failed to stop a closing rally, and Trevino won his second Open at six under.
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Impact as a zone guides better golf swing practice
The article argues impact should be viewed as a zone, not a precise point, since the clubface contacts the ball for less than a second in an 18 hole round. It suggests focusing on swing mechanics rather than fixating on impact itself to improve consistency.
Tour Stats Sand Saves No Automatic Up and Down
The article challenges belief that elite golfers routinely escape greenside bunkers. It notes eight year leader sand save average at 6.5 percent and 33.5 percent fail rate, with 1998 top ten Craig Parry.
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Craig Stadler
EYour Equipment Sand Wedge
The sand wedge is described as the best greenside club for bunker shots and tight pins. It cuts through thick rough, being the heaviest club, and ranges from 56 to 60 degrees for high soft shots over bunkers.
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