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Learning To Use The Golf Rules Book

With the competitive golf season now on the horizon, learning how to use a Rules book could come in very handy if you plan on playing any tournament golf. The Rules book itself is actually organized very logically and is not as complicated to use as one might...

Determining Nearest Point of Relief

In Rule 24-2b, Immovable Obstruction Relief, we see that relief through the green is granted from the interference. The player must lift the ball and drop it, without penalty, within one club-length of and not nearer the hole than the nearest point of relief. What...

PING G25 Driver Giveaway

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Energy On The Course

Energy On The Course In my last post I spoke about the often overlooked part of a golf training program, recovery. Four areas were mentioned in the post and I promised that I would give you some strategies that you could use for each area to give you the best possible...

Rule 26-1 Known Or Virtually Certain

What happens when you hit a shot toward a water hazard and you do not see your ball actually enter the hazard, but when you arrive at the hazard you cannot find your ball? Do you just assume that it entered the hazard and proceed under Rule 26 -1 Relief for Ball in...

Mike Fay On The Big Golf Show

Method Used To Mark The Position Of Ball

The Rules of Golf state that the position of a ball must be marked before it is lifted under a Rule that requires it to be replaced (Rule 20 – 1 Lifting and Marking). The Note to Rule 20 – 1 states that “the position of a ball to be lifted should be marked by placing...

Better Impact Equals Better Shots

Better Impact Equals Better Golf Shots How good does it feel to be in a great impact position? I say it feels like hitting ice cream. Soft but heavy, very sweet! In this video Mike describes what it feels like to be in a great impact position. He offers one...

Mike Fay LIVE-2013 PGA Merchandise Show-The Locker Room With Vic McCarty

On January 24th Mike had the pleasure of joining WMKT's Vic McCarty on his show The Locker Room. They discuss golf fitness and the 2013 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida. Enjoy!

Lifting Ball To Determine Application of Rule

I received an interesting question about whether or not a player may lift his ball to determine whether he is entitled to relief under a rule. The player had hit a chip shot across a green and it came to rest in a golf ball sized depression in the fringe, so only...

Mike Fay Named U.S. Golf Kids Top 50 Teacher Honorable Mention

We are very proud to announce that U.S. Kids Golf names Mike Fay as a Top 50 Teacher Honorable Mention for his work teaching and promoting junior golf.

What A Caddie May Do For A Player

According to the definition in the Rules of Golf, a caddie is one who assists the player in accordance with the Rules, which may include carrying or handling the player’s clubs during play. Caddies are covered under Rule 6 The Player, and most specifically under...