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Michael Hoffman

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Expertise

I have been a golf professional since 1981. I was elected into the PGA in 1987. I attained my master clubfitter certificate in 1992. I have given thousands of lessons over the years and I can answer questions about instruction, golf in general, rules, equipment, practice techniques etc. I have served served on the board of directors of the Southern Texas PGA for twelve years and was the President from 2002-2003.

Experience in the area

I started as as assistant golf professional in 1981. I have been a head golf professional at several clubs as well as the general manager at two clubs. I am master clubfitter and have given many individual as well as group lessons over the years. I was the President of the Southern Texas PGA 4 years ago. I have been a rules official for the tour qualifying school as well as other events. I have won the Merchandiser of the year award in our section twice.

What do you like about this subject?

I enjoy the game more than ever and helping people enter the game and improving their knowledge of the game makes me very happy. It's the greatest game there is.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
Bob	10/22/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks, Mike. I had always heard that .....
jon	10/09/09	10	10	10	10
Matthew	09/17/09	10	10	9	10	Thanks for this, I'll be sure to .....
ken	09/16/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks for the information. I will work .....
Ed	09/15/09	10	10	10	10	A very prompt response and he made .....

Recent Answers from Michael Hoffman

2009-11-05 TEAM EVENT:

Melandy, I believe that the team would be disqualified based on the following, 6-6. Scoring in Stroke Play a. Recording Scores After each hole the marker should check the score with the competitor

2009-11-02 Marking the Ball on the green:

Elaine, Yes it is but it is not recommended. 20-1/16 Method Used to Mark Position of Ball Q. The Note to Rule 20-1 provides that "the position of a ball to be lifted should be marked by placing

2009-10-20 legal pin placement:

Bob, I do not believe there is a rule that covers your question because I have researched it extensively and found nothing. However I do know that common sense plays a big part as to where to cut the

2009-10-10 Rifle shafts:

Rudy, I don't have nearly the information that I need to give an opinion about whether those shafts would be too heavy for you. If you've read any of my new club answers you'll know that I am a proponent

2009-10-09 Raking Bunker Prior to Play:

Reson, No it's not permissible to touch the sand with a rake, club or any object prior to hitting the sand with your club head on your downswing. Touching the sand with the rake would be considered

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