What golf rule do you hate?

Life is about rules and so is golf. Most of the rules are for the good of the game. Whether it increase speed of play or promotes fair play, rules are part of it.

Although rules are apart of the game we all love. I asked our Facebook fans, "What golf rule do you hate?"

Here is what our fans said. In no particular order.

Stephen Lin - Being in divot in middle of the fairway

Mike Hallee - Can't fix a spike mark in your line!

T.J. Knapp - Cart path only, haha!!

Foster Jonathon - 14 clubs

Landon Black - Cart path only, if that counts.

Mark Medwed - Cart path only because u have to carry extra clubs to your ball. Also slows down the game.

Dave Bach- you have to get it in the hole !

Nick Dicandia - Cart path only.. Hate it..I'm lazy

Eddie Galvan - Can't ground your club in a hazard.

Duane F. Pruett - Out of bounce rule

Paul Childers- Keeping track of my score. .. I feel like I'm doing awesome then boom I look at my score card.

Scott Good - 14 Clubs what?!!!

David Povey - Yup have to agree with Stephen Lin, divot in fairway should never be penalized!!

Max Graves - COR limit on drivers

Chris Jackson -Can't use a foot wedge

Devin Keester -No practice swings in the sand

That is the top answers from our Facebook fans. But, what do you think. Is there a golf rule or rules that you hate?

Let us know and thanks for reading.

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Do you play better golf after a few drinks?

Golf is a difficult enough game sober, but do you play better after a few drinks. For us average golfers, it is common to have a few drinks during a round. But could it possibly help you play better golf. For most of us, the answer is no. I believe alcohol will certainly not help you play better but it can have a calming effect. This could calm nerves that normally would be exposed when sober. But does that lead to lower scores.....

I asked this to our 7,000 Facebook fans and here is what a few of them said.

• Jon Michaels The voices in my head tell me I do
• Chris Bourquin Nope
• Jay Clark Define "a few" lol
• David Hollis Swing oil to start your day! How can that go wrong? Happy New year!
• Bill Rockow I seem to think so
• Steve Clauson A beer or 2 on the back nine for my putting.
• Bill Standley Water, gator aid, etc. no hard stuff!
• Gerald Smalley No
• Paul Childers Aiming fluid! Never fails unless you take in to much
• Byron Perry Play way worse golf after a few drinks
• Mike Mccormick YES..
• Jim Blane either that or my counting gets worse... happy new year!!!
• Chad Crochet A few.... Yes. But who can stop after a few
• Jim Fouts FOR ME I WANT ALL MY SENSES , NOT DULLED BY BOOZE OR DRUGS . THAT'S A FOOLS GAME .

What do you think?

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Steel golf shafts vs. graphite

As technology changes, so does our options. Steel was the only option years ago, but now graphite has become the standard material for golf drivers. Where as steel still is most popular for golf shafts in irons, wedges and putters.

Let's talk about the few things to consider when looking at steel golf shafts vs. graphite.

The first graphite shafts that were released on the market were extremely high torque and were tough to hit with accuracy. As the technology has improved so has the performance. Tighter graphite weaves and higher density products have allowed for lighter graphite golf shafts that can be swung with speed and accuracy.

It is very unlikely that you will find any new golf drivers with steel shafts as an option. The added weight can't offer the same distance potential as graphite. The only golf clubs that I would consider having the debate of steel versus graphite for is your irons or even putter.

I currently game a set of irons with steel shafts but have been considering switching to graphite. Although they will be lighter than steel, I am looking at a "heavy" graphite option. The new technology allows golfers to swing their irons with ease and still maintain low torque and head twisting at impact. For irons, I would ask the question, why not graphite?

Steel and graphite are now not the only golf shaft options now available. Newer shaft options such as Grafalloy BiMatrix and UST Frequency Putter shaft combine both graphite and steel. These combination shafts are an attempt to offer the best of both worlds. I have personally tested the Grafalloy BiMatrix and have had good results with torque and accuracy but lacked distance of a pure graphite shaft. Bubba Watason currently plays a combo shaft which works well for his game.

Bottom line...Graphite is king in woods and steel is dominate in irons, putters and wedges.

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Golf grip size and ball flight?

Let's take a step back and clarify what grip sizes are available.

Undersize: 1/64 of an inch smaller than Standard.

Standard: Baseline for measurements

Midsize: 1/16 of an inch larger than Standard.

Jumbo: 1/8 of an inch larger than Standard.

If you have never re-gripped your golf clubs before...than you have only used standard size grips. Which is very normal.

So, what impact does golf grip size have on ball flight?

Basic fundamental thoughts on grip sizes:

Playing a small grip can cause some players to "over grip" or squeeze to tightly. This type of tension has been known to rob golfers of distance and inhibit the necessary wrist action. On the other hand, if you are using a smaller grip with proper pressure it can lead to overactive wrist movement which can cause some golfers to hook or pull the ball.

On the other end of the spectrum, if you choose a grip that is too large. It can cause reduced feel and make squaring of the clubface more difficult. This typically leads to a push for most golfers.

Do I believe this? Yes, to a certain extent.

The reality is that the large majority of golfers should play a standard grip size. For the smaller percentage of golfers, those that have very large hands or very small. It may be wise to try an undersized grip or jumbo grip to see how it performs or your game.

From my past experience, I have found that some golfers can benefit from a mid-size grip. Playing a slightly larger grip can reduce over active hands and offer straighter drives.

Just like many things golf, it comes down to feel and the golfer. If a standard grip feels too small, try a midsize. If a midsize feels too big try a standard size. Grips are easy to change and can help your game.

I recommend starting with a standard grip like we offer with our BombTech golf clubs. 

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Steroid Testing in Professional Golf??

This Topic seems to be one that has many different opinions, but a topic that seems to turn up every year on many levels. Should the PGA Tour test them or not??

My opinion is simple “YES” contrary to many of the pros opinions that they find it unnecessary and pointless I STRONGLY disagree. Just like any professional sport like Football, Hockey, Basketball etc Steroid provides an advantage not only in strength, endurance, but to me the biggest is Recovery.

To think for a second when an average golfer stands over a 120 yard wedge shot coming out of 4” thick ruff has the same ability as someone jacked on the juice does you are dead wrong, that my friend takes strength and strength many of us lack. But give us a few months and the magic of the Juice and suddenly that same shot is not as daunting. The overall power difference and ability to hit those tough shots becomes a whole different ball game when you have such an advantage along with being able to withstand many days of competitive golf without losing energy just isn’t fair. Now about Recovery it has been proven that someone who takes steroids recovers much quicker than those who don’t, which in today’s layout and FedEx-cup format can be a big advantage.

The bottom-line is just like any professional sport where some seek to gain an advantage over the others Professional Golf should not be held under a different set of rules, and being a sport supported by such high standards no PGA Tour member should have any issues with testing and for those of them who do it begs the question do you have something to hide?

So at the end of the day it is cheating and those that chose to stray from the road of ethics should be held accountable, and those who don’t should have what they have worked so hard to do an even chance at success.

Steroid testing in golf by Matty King

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