Joe,
My name is Wm. Al Adamson and I have a question about golf clubs. Can you please provide me with the source by which I can find out what the parameters (weight & size) for a club to meet but not exceed PGA standards? Thanks
Al Adamson
Hi Al,
The source for your information is www . usga. org. where you will find many details on what is conforming and what is non-confoming. However keep in mind that this is mainly for tournament golf. If you are just a recreation player who wants to push the limits, consider these points. The weight limit is not an issue, a club that is too heavy will not help you because it will decrease your swing speed, resulting in less distance. The largest clubhead allowed is 460cc, trying to swing a larger one would be like trying to swing a Buick. Shaft length is not an issue because the longer the shaft, the more difficult it becomes to strike the ball on the sweet spot of the clubface. Skilled players can use a driver with a 45 inch shaft, but less skilled players might do better with a 43 inch shaft, it all depends on your body build and skill level.
Joe
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Joe,
Whenever I see people freeze over the ball, I ask them why and some of them are in denial so they say do not rush me, this is not sprint golf. Others admit it but they say they are just not yet ready to start the swing. I ask them what would make them ready to swing, and they cannot tell me, they just are not ready. Can you give us some advice on this?
Ned
Hello Ned,
In your first example, someone who plays slow and accuses others of playing sprint golf is just being insensitive. They just do not get it, and there is probably little you can do about that without making them feel insulted. In your second example, people who hesitate to start the backswing until they receive a moment of enlightenment, are probably trying to think of too many swing keys at the same time. One way to overcome that is to limit your swing thoughts to one key for the backswing, and one key for the downswing. Another way is to convince yourself that you are guaranteed to have a bad shot if you stay over the ball too long. Ask yourself, do you want a bad shot? Do you? Do you? No, so swing already before it is too late.
Joe
Whenever I see people freeze over the ball, I ask them why and some of them are in denial so they say do not rush me, this is not sprint golf. Others admit it but they say they are just not yet ready to start the swing. I ask them what would make them ready to swing, and they cannot tell me, they just are not ready. Can you give us some advice on this?
Ned
Hello Ned,
In your first example, someone who plays slow and accuses others of playing sprint golf is just being insensitive. They just do not get it, and there is probably little you can do about that without making them feel insulted. In your second example, people who hesitate to start the backswing until they receive a moment of enlightenment, are probably trying to think of too many swing keys at the same time. One way to overcome that is to limit your swing thoughts to one key for the backswing, and one key for the downswing. Another way is to convince yourself that you are guaranteed to have a bad shot if you stay over the ball too long. Ask yourself, do you want a bad shot? Do you? Do you? No, so swing already before it is too late.
Joe
