Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. So, you want to become a more consistent golfer? It all starts with the ...

Martin Laird reacts after sinking a birdie putt on the 18th green to win the 2007 Athens Regional Foundation Classic Sunday, April 22, 2007, at the Jennings Mill Country Club in Bogart, Georgia.

There are tons of elements that go into hitting a golf ball — many of which can be difficult to control — but one of the most important things you need to master is building a consistent golf setup.

I’ve had more golf lessons than I would care to count in my life. In fairness, they have all, in their own way, helped me get my handicap down to single figures, but staying there can be tricky. Like ...

First, let's get one thing straight: No, you shouldn't be thinking about all these things as you swing—unless you want to have your head so scrambled that you can't hit the golf ball. Instead, think ...

With today’s technology, everyday golfers have more access than ever to cutting-edge facilities. Yet, many players still don’t know how to make the most of their indoor practice sessions. Sure, ...