Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. A poor putting stroke can absolutely crush a round of golf. Just when you start to drive ...

Unless you're a better-than-average golfer, there's a good chance you overlook one of the simplest factors when it comes to consistent ball-striking: Your golf ball position! When your ball's too far ...

When it comes to putting, many amateur and beginner golfers think only about stroke mechanics and tempo — which are obviously important for success, but not the only factors. One overlooked ...

In this new episode on the basics of side-saddle putting, get your setup and ball position right and you'll fully benefit from this unique putting style. In this new episode on the basics of ...

Since becoming GOLF’s Instruction Editor, one of the more common questions I hear from people involves golf-ball position and its importance. Since I’m not an actual golf teacher, not to mention a top ...

When your ball’s too far back, you’ll likely chunk golf shots. If it’s too far forward, you’ll likely top golf shots. But when it’s perfect for the specific club you’re using, you’ll get clean, crisp ...