CLEVELAND, Ohio - Local pros solve your golf problems in a weekly instruction video with Plain Dealer columnist Bud Shaw and videographer David I. Andersen. This week, PGA Master Professional John ...

Q: What is your opinion on taking divots with all iron shots? I seem to get the same distance whether I "pick" the ball or take a divot and tear up the fairway or tee box? Should I be taking divots ...

Most weekend players tend to hang back at impact, or "dump" the club too early. The culprits: not enough body turn or weight shift on the downswing. Try this: Make a swing, carving out a divot near ...

Most weekend players tend to hang back at impact, or “dump” the club too early. The culprits: not enough body turn or weight shift on the downswing. Try this: Make a swing, carving out a divot near ...

Next time you get to a par 3, compare the divots on the back tee to the ones on the closer tees. You should see two differences: Divot holes from better players start past the ball (you can usually ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a game-improvement column that drops every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from Director of Game Improvement content Luke Kerr-Dineen to help you play smarter, better golf. After ...