Hitting crisp iron shots for most amateur golfers, is the key to more consistency, longer drives, and straighter shots. It's a lack of solid contact that causes a majority of most golfers' blow up ...

While most golfers hit on a driving range mat that is about as flat as it gets, golf isn't often played on completely flat ground. Most golf courses have hills of all kinds, and golfers have to hit ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. Every time I play a round with my buddy Gray, it amazes me how high he’s able to hit his ...

A powerful and effective iron strike is when you squeezes down slightly on the ball. This downward strike applies maximum pressure into the ball, giving your iron shots power and penetration.

In this edition of Play Smart, instructor Kelan McDonagh explains two swing flaws that could be ruining your ball-first ...

Whether you’re a golf expert or a total newbie, reviewing the basics of how to hit a golf ball is always a good idea. Each part of the technique is equally important, and it takes some practice to get ...

Golfers are constantly trying all sorts of things to improve their golf game. They try new clubs, new grips, new stance, new attitude. But they often ignore the one thing that is most effective: ...

How Does Golf Ball Position Impact Golf Shots? This Test Explains originally appeared on Athlon Sports. If you’re a beginner golfer (or even an average one!), you probably overlook a key factor when ...

If you're now pulling a 6-iron out of the bag where you used to reach for an 8, your lack of power likely has something to do with your angle of attack, says Gene Parente, president of Golf Club ...