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 ...

There are tons of elements that go into the golf swing, but one that often gets overlooked by amateur players is feet position. There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to your feet position in the ...

This episode reveals how to use your legs to create effortless power in the golf swing. We break down how proper lower-body movement—through pressure shifts, rotation, and ground engagement—translates ...

This episode explains how to use the ground to generate more distance and consistency in your golf swing. We explore how pressure shifts, footwork, and ground forces create power from the ground up, ...

Reading the recent MythBusters story on whether you’ll hit it farther by swinging faster or by swinging more efficiently reminded me of a saying my old boss and mentor, Hank Johnson, had: “The ...

Weight shift is an integral part of the golf swing - but if it’s done correctly, you seldom even notice it. When it’s not done correctly, though, it can cause a ton of problems. If you’ve found ...

You tee up the ball with a driver 14 (or so) times a round, but are you really paying attention to its height? Whether you tee the ball low or high can have a huge impact on your swing and can either ...

Ready to face your fears? Discover the world's 5 most intimidating golf holes and copy the exact game plans and courageous mental strategies the pros use to score on them.