Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. Your arms and hands are essential in determining the overall success and effectiveness ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. One of the most common pieces of advice for those looking to add speed is a simple one: ...

When they're striving for more distance, golfers often think that the longer the backswing, the better. There's an element of truth to that, but like so many things in golf, it's not *quite* that ...

Golfers are always chasing the perfect swing—and for good reason. A stronger, more efficient swing leads to longer drives, better accuracy, and the confidence to stay consistent under pressure. But it ...

Making a big backswing turn is the basis of every good golf swing. It won’t just increase your power, but it can smooth your tempo, and improve your consistency. So many golfers I see the mistake of ...