Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. With the game being just as mental as it is physical — maybe even more so — it’s easy ...

Rory McIlroy has one of those golf swings that captures the attention of everyone around him. It's smooth in tempo but powerful in speed; textbook in position but homegrown in appearance. Simply put, ...

Those of us who play golf know we can get very analytical with our swings. The more we delve into the intricacies of it, the more complicated the swing becomes. Whether you play competitive or ...

With all of the different tips and approaches, how is one to know what the best golf swing techniques for beginners and seniors are? If you’re guessing you’ll find them right here in this article, ...

Most amateur golfers do themselves a huge disservice by not establishing a sound, fundamental grip prior to learning and practicing their swing. Part of the problem is not realizing the importance.

The best way to improve your game is to figure out the areas where you need help and then go to work using a step-by-step approach. Pretty obvious, but worth mentioning because golfers usually get the ...

Not everyone is a golf fan, but with the U.S. Open in our own backyard, it's sure to be what everyone is talking about. Steve Bowles with the Plateau Club in Sammamish explains the basics of golf, ...