Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. If you’ve ever watched Jon Rahm play golf, you’ll know that he has a unique swing. With ...

Many golfers struggle with getting their lead arm straight at the top of their backswing. Fitness guru and Professional Long Driver Averee Dovsek explains the simplest trick to getting the lead arm ...

Boosting your clubhead speed can be achieved with a faster backswing. John Novosel Jr. and Jon Tattersall show us how. The post A step-by-step guide for hitting longer drives with a faster backswing ...

Here’s a fact: If your golf swing doesn’t start right, there’s a high probability that your result will be poor. Unfortunately, most amateur and beginner golfers ignore this simple rule, and focus on ...

The backswing is a critical part of a great golf swing. It sets the stage for solid contact, which is why it’s something golfers constantly monitor and practice. That said, no two backswings are the ...

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 ...

Justin Rose has been playing so well recently that it sent me down a mini rabbit hole, which is where I found this interesting little video. And now I want to try it. The video is from Rose's ...

Golf instruction is ever-evolving, but the best advice stands the test of time. In GOLF.com’s new series, Timeless Tips, we’re highlighting some of the greatest advice teachers and players have ...

THE backswing and downswing are two of the biggest determinants of how straight you hit the ball and how well you control your ball flight. Master these components and you’re al ...

When you watch the Masters this year, you'll notice a few things. The emerald green fairways. The old school scoreboards. The azaleas. And maybe, even, the differing positions of players' right ...