Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. When you watch pros and other high-level golfers hit the ball, you’ll notice they ...

While there are lots of common golf swing flaws that amateurs make, one of the biggest issues is hanging back — meaning you're not properly shifting your weight, which can cause all sorts of ...

Stand up if you've ever mis-hit a golf ball. OK, now that everyone's out of their seat, let's quickly talk about some of the most common mis-hits that average players like you and I experience the ...

To win the British Open, played this week at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, players must play well in the wind. And to play well in the wind, they must control their trajectory and flight the ...