Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. It’s easy to get wrapped up in the mechanics of the golf swing. There are countless ...

Most golfers reading this understand that moving the golf ball position either forward or backward will influence the outcome of the shot. It’s why it’s recommended to position it on the front foot ...

There are few things in golf more frustrating than ruining a solid drive with a lackluster approach. The worst is when you don't even give the ball a chance with a shot that is poorly struck. It's a ...

There's a widely believed theory—known as the principle of least effort—which might explain why you struggle to hit the golf ball farther than you do. The theory suggests that people instinctively ...