Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. So, you want to become a more consistent golfer? It all starts with the ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. If you’re anything like me, you’d much prefer a right-to-left putt to one that ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. Hitting solid drives off the tee starts before you even draw back the club. If you ...

If you’re unsure about where your golf ball position should be for certain shots, this easy test from top-ranked golf instructor Tom Stickney helps you understand — and will make you a better golfer.

The bogeys and double bogeys at the U.S. Open earlier this month were usually attributed to the same factors: Oakmont’s dense rough and slick greens, plus a little bit of major championship pressure.

3-Time Major Champion Jordan Spieth after winning the British Open. Spieth is one of the more visible "grip enthusiasts" on the PGA Tour. (Photo by Andy BUCHANAN / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE ...

The allure of becoming a scratch golfer is strong among the amateur ranks. It's the ultimate goal for lots of golfers, and a kind of universal sign of respect. The thing is, a lot of golfers, even ...