Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. The direction your ball travels is contingent on two factors: club path and face angle.

You're probably looking at the wrong part of your golf swing. It's only natural when you watch a golf swing—either your own, or a pro's—to look at what the club is doing. That's the most important ...

Your hands are the secret weapon to unlocking a better golf game. In this video, I reveal how proper hand action can improve your swing path, clubface control, and overall consistency. Whether you're ...

Most golfers reading this understand that moving the golf ball position either forward or backward will influence the outcome of the shot. It’s why it’s recommended to position it on the front foot ...

Maybe it's a bizarre theory, but is the timing of his left-handed challenge and maiden PGA Tour win just too perfect to ...

A few weeks ago a reader of my Golf IQ newsletter (which you can sign up for via Golf Digest+ right here), asked an interesting question. He was worried, in short, that one of his arms was so weak ...

Which golf swing analyzer is best? In all types of sports, data collection has become an important part of the game, helping players spot flaws and make improvements, and golf is no different. As an ...