Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. It’s no secret, the closer your approach shots are to the hole, the more chances you ...

One of the most popular golf swing killers is sliding in the backswing. For any golfer who regularly does this, you know that it opens up all sorts of issues in your swing sequence, leading to ...

Most golf instructors focus on improving a player's backswing because a lot of flaws in the downswing occur as a result of starting from a bad position at the top, says David Leadbetter, one of Golf ...

Have you ever worked on a swing change with your instructor, felt like you really had it on the range, and then completely lost it the moment you stepped onto the first tee? Here’s the thing: It’s not ...

You know you need to turn on your backswing. And, from my perch on the lesson tee, I can see most players do it. But, as you can imagine, some turns are simply better than others, not just for ...

Wedge shots from between 50-125 yards can make a huge difference in your golf game. If you’re successful and find yourself on the green, there’s a good chance you’re shooting low. But if you fly the ...

Everything moves slower in the offseason, but don’t let this natural tendency toward torpor overtake you completely. You can maintain your game even if you feel more like a hibernating bear than The ...

On Friday, Rickie Fowler delivered an impressive performance at the American Express, shooting a sizzling 62 to vault into contention. A major key? Having a more repeatable swing. It's been a journey ...

The vast majority of golfers have their lead arm bend or collapse during the backswing. This is something that many golfers know they do but have a tough time actually correcting. The reason for this ...

Most golfers know the goal is to make a nice, big backswing turn. That's where the power is. But do it wrong and it can backfire. The goal of a good backswing isn't to turn. It's to load. To put your ...