For the majority of golfers, knowing how to hit a draw is the promised land. That’s the stock shot that they want. To get there, you have to understand the conditions it takes to get that ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. Most amateur golfers are looking for a high, majestic draw with their driver. But why is ...

Shaping ball flight is a key skill in elite players’ tool bags. While weekend warriors are just trying to keep the ball in bounds, top players are thinking about not only hitting the ball close, but ...