James R. Reed, II asked:


and/or What is the approx. gas mileage of a golf cart?

I run a decent sized golf league and am in a bit of a bickering match with the pro about having too many single riders in carts (versus having two paying riders).

I’m just trying to figure out how much it “costs” him.

Bigger picture – my golf league has accounted for over 3,500 paid rounds of golf played at this course since 1999 not to mention all of the incidental money spent by league members on food, beer, equipment, range balls, etc. The total economic impact including greens fees is conservatively over $50K – a lot of which has gone directly into the pocket of the pro who I am bickering with.
adl wrote:
“As a golf professional, we get complaints and ’suggestions’ all day from ignorant people such as yourself.”

Excuse me?
Thanks to everyone who has thus far taken the time to offer sensible and professional answers/comments to my question.

Your input and feedback are very appreciated.
Let me clarify something that I just realized isn’t evident from my question:

We don’t have more than one cart with one rider per group. It’s not like each of our foursomes head out in four carts.

When I say ‘too many single rider carts’ I mean:

We have 20 people. Some people rent a cart. Most don’t. Carts are purchased but not picked up or even loaded until teams are drawn.

We draw teams by cards. Ace w/ Ace. 2 w/ 2. 3 w/ 3 and so on.

Foursomes are determined by Aces w/ 2s, 3’s with 4’s etc.

The very nature of that system may result in 3 riders in the first group (1 cart with 2 people, 2nd cart with just one person, plus a walker).

The same might be true of the third or fourth foursome.

Collectively you might wind up – across five groups – with 2 or 3 carts with just 1 rider.

The ONLY solution to that problem is to make everyone rent a cart.

Sarah Jones

God Bless Charlie Mops asked:


Hi there,
My 8yr old daughter is showing exceptional potential in golf with the most beautiful swing and consistent ball striking. She has been professionally trained by a local PGA pro who has suggested I should write to some of the golf organisations and major golf equipment suppliers. I’m not looking to benefit in any way from her potential, rather see her make the most of the talent she has and decide for herself if golf may be something she wants to pursue. Does anyone have any ideas what I should do? I am a 4 handicap (ex ass. pro), but don’t feel I have the necessary experience to help her make the decision and / or know the best route to take. Thanks for any help you can offer.

Karen Smith

rogmil asked:

I am overweight and need to lose weight but I also would like to improve my golf game….Which exercises should I use? I have a membership at a gym so I have access to all equipment

Paul Smith

Roll Tide asked:


A few questions about golf balls and golf course ponds?
Here are a few questions:

1. I got about 50 golf balls of all different kinds from the edges of a pond, so how much should I sell them for (by brand)

2. What equipment would I need to go into the (3-4 feet deep water with muck and mud that sinks if you put your weight on it) pond such as tight spandex clothing or goggles or whatever for getting the golf balls on the bottom of the pond and selling them?

3. Is it dangerous to get into the pond like since there are nutria, water moccasins, ducks, leeches, and all that stuff; along with glass and sharp and dangerous objects?

Please include details and extra information if necessary. Thanks!!

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CooperMax asked:


I’ll be attending a bachelor party, and one of our main activities will be a round of golf since my buddy likes playing. I know people are going to tell me that my embarrasment will be directly proportionate to my skill… Or lack thereof. A few of us have never played. I don’t own any equipment, never played a round, and have only been to a driving range a handful of times swinging with some pointers from a friend. If I go to play a round before I’ve taken any real concrete lessons, will I simply have too difficult of a time?

Mohamed Ali

FIFA 2010! asked:


I’m 17 years old and usually score about a 95 through 18 holes (It’s not good, I know.) I’ve been golfing for about 14 years now and i’ve been getting better recently. About a year ago I was really good with my woods and not so good with my irons and after taking about 6 months off I come back and find my wood shots to be horrible and my irons to be pretty good. I am trying to find my wood shot again, do you have any tips for me? I use a 8.5 degree driver and I when I hit it good I hit about 260 yards. I’ve also got alot better at my chipping and putting recently but still have much room to improve, are there any exercises I can practice in my yard?

Questions:
1) How can I get my good wood hits back?
2) Are there any exercises to practice my putting and chipping in my yard without any special equipment?

Thanks for all the help, I really appreciate it.

Mark Smith

jescott0517 asked:


I recently got a job at a golf course and part of my perks are free golf, free lessons and golf equipment at reduced rates. I do not have my own clubs and will have to use rentals for my lessons and golf until I can save up money to buy my own. During this wait time though should I at least invest $300 for the Top Flite XL5000 complete box set so that I at least have my own clubs to get used to? Should I stick with the rentals instead since they are brand name Cobras? Have you heard anything about Bionic brand golf gloves? Are they good to buy or just a waste of money?

Bill Smith

rodkaragui asked:


I barely began playing 4 months ago when I joined my high school golf team. Two months ago I turned 15. I was wondering how good do you have to be to get a golf scholarship. How hard do you practice? What kind of instructor do you need? What kind of equipment? Did I start to late. How do I enter tournaments? .How do I get noticed?
Every nine holes I play I average a 45. My first tournament I shot 105..No one in my family plays golf so Ime on my own. My goal is to one day play college golf. Any advice or tips would be appreciated.

Lisa Smith

george j asked:


i can hit the ball well over 300 yards with my callaway driver but its getting old and im a slave to shinny new equipment… the diablo looks nice but so does the ping g15 or maybe the burner ahhh i plan on going to dicks sporting goods and hitting all the clubs but i was just wondering what club you would suggest for me (i know all about shaft flex i have a very fast swing speed) just looking for suggestions

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T.Rex asked:


Im looking for a good set of irons for under 500 dollars…. also what are some of the names of the top golf equipment companies

Juan Pablo