Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. Just about every beginning golfer struggle with the same miss when they first ...

Struggling with a golf slice, especially with your driver? Golf instructor Joe Estes breaks down the three most common golf ...

Golf is a sport that many people can enjoy whether it’s played recreationally or competitively, and it is a great way to get some exercise while enjoying the outdoors. However, one of the most ...

In this informative golf lesson, our experienced instructor demonstrates the correct golf driver ball position using simple ...

The chopping-down motion that accompanies an over-the-top move results in two things happening to the club and ball interaction around impact (neither of them good): It moves your swing direction too ...

If you’re tired of hitting weak slices, I get it, but the fix isn’t as complicated as you might imagine. Let’s simplify things. Every slice is caused by the same thing: the clubface is open in ...

Swinging back flat creates an instinct to re-route onto a steeper downswing The opposite—a steeper backswing—discourages any re-routing Focus on your setup and takeaway to promote a steeper backswing ...