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 ...

Martin Laird reacts after sinking a birdie putt on the 18th green to win the 2007 Athens Regional Foundation Classic Sunday, April 22, 2007, at the Jennings Mill Country Club in Bogart, Georgia.

Having solid pre-swing fundamentals, especially in your setup, are crucial when it comes to developing a sound, reliable golf swing. Most notably, setting up to the ball in an athletic posture is a ...

There are tons of elements that go into hitting a golf ball — many of which can be difficult to control — but one of the most important things you need to master is building a consistent golf setup.

I battled with inconsistent ball striking for months and lost 20 yards with every club, but one lesson from a top pro ...

Every solid golf swing starts with a proper move to the top. Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel shares five keys for making a perfect backswing. The post 5 keys components for making a perfect backswing ...

First, let's get one thing straight: No, you shouldn't be thinking about all these things as you swing—unless you want to have your head so scrambled that you can't hit the golf ball. Instead, think ...