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 ...

Golf is a challenging game at any level, but starting out can be daunting to say the least. One of the “benefits” of golf is that there’s a lot of information out there, tips and tricks to get your ...

Over the past couple of decades, the game of golf has seen a drop in play with fewer kids taking up the sport. Kelly McCammon, founder and CEO of the Payne Stewart Kids Golf Foundation, is looking to ...

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, ...

Brooke Henderson's emotional, home-country victory at the CPKC Women's Open this past weekend wasn't just another tournament win. After a two-and-a-half-year drought, the 27-year-old Canadian's ...

The act of making a putting stroke is a simple art. The basics can make or break you on the green. Get those right, and much of your technique will fall into place. It will free you up to focus on ...

We spoke with players and instructors to find the best golf clubs for beginners. Here are the sets we recommend that will ...

Unlike most sports, the player with the lowest score wins in golf. So this week, when players take the course at Oakmont Country Club for the 125th U.S. Open, they will be trying to post the fewest ...

In this detailed golf lesson, our experienced instructor breaks down the essentials of proper stance and ball position specifically for short shots, such as chipping and pitching. Filmed in a state-of ...

Golf seems to be more popular than ever among women, especially with new technology making clubs easier to hit. If you’re just picking up the sport— or like me coming back after a break—having the ...