Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. Consistency is the No. 1 indicator of a great golfer. Everyone can hit one good ...

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 ...

Welcome to Shaving Strokes, a GOLF.com series in which we’re sharing improvements, learnings and takeaways from amateur golfers just like you — including some of the speed bumps and challenges they ...

If there was one lesson golfers kept coming back for in 2025, it was this: ball position matters more than you realize. It influences contact, consistency and even trajectory, and it can be the ...

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 ...