Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. There are numerous ways to hit the ball longer. From speed training to getting ...

In Golf, to drive the ball near the proximity of the cup, a swing plays a vital role. Swing is a highly tactical move, so to master this, one must be physically fit and active. Although for a perfect ...

Are you lacking pop off the tee? Struggling to hit the ball past your playing partners is a source of frustration for golfers of all levels and abilities. To give you some plyometric exercises that ...

Most amateur golfers crave as much clubhead speed as possible, treating it as the holy grail when it comes to smashing their tee shots for more yardage. While swinging harder can be beneficial, like ...

2 huge reasons golfers have early extension - and how to fix them GOLF Top 100 Teacher Brian Mogg explains two reasons he sees golfers early extend - and shares how to fix them. Get an in-depth look ...

Creating rotation within your golf swing is imperative for consistency, accuracy, and speed. We're seeing it on full display this week at the U.S. Amateur, where players are using all three to play ...

A buzz term in golf in recent years is "ground reaction forces." Mark Blackburn, Golf Digest's Best Teacher in America, explains it's not just about how hard you can push into the ground to generate ...

You might not realize it, but the offseason is when a lot of the best golfers make their biggest gains. With fewer rounds on the calendar, there's finally time to work on the things that get pushed ...

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Tony Ruggiero shares three exercises every golfer should do to strengthen their bodies to make better swings. Tony Ruggiero Have you ever stood over a relatively simple chip shot ...

Golf swing speed can affect distance, but speed is most useful when it comes with solid contact and control. More recreational golfers are tracking it because launch monitors make it easier to connect ...

Golf Digest senior writer Alex Myers is on a one-year mission to see how good he can get at golf through daily training, practice and playing. Read more from his “Late Scratch?” series here. The best ...

Golf is a popular sport in the US, with over 32 million participants annually (National Golf Foundation, 2020). The most critical determinant of golf performance is the resulting combination of ball ...