Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. Hitting the ball hard (and far) requires you to have a fast swing speed. The ...

Padraig Harrington says he’s 276 yards out, the carry to safety is 240, and there’s a breeze. Seemingly winking at him is the DOD. Driver off the deck time, right? Time to pull the head cover off the ...

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With the help of top-ranked golf instructor Tom Stickney, you can learn how to hit a power fade off the tee for improved ball-flight and distance. Learning how to hit a power fade with your driver may ...

There’s an old saying that knowledge is power. Well, we’ve found a corollary for golfers: Knowledge of the Rules of Golf can be a powerful asset for anyone looking to keep from giving away too many ...

Whether you’re a beginner golfer or just need a refresher, here’s how to grip a golf club – and the options you can use. Learning how to grip a golf club properly is essential when you’re looking to ...

Congratulations. Attempting to tee off with a club other than a driver means you’re actually thinking about course management instead of mindlessly banging something down the fairway. The question you ...

Imagine Bryson DeChambeau alone on the range at a LIV Golf event. He's talking to himself. Or is he? He's talking to someone. Some … thing. He hits a ball in an unintended direction. And then he ...

Home advantage always counts for something in sport, but arguably it is most important in golf’s biennial Ryder Cup. The American team hasn’t been able to win overseas since 1993, and no travelling ...