Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. Being able to shape the ball in both directions is a huge advantage when you get to the ...

Apart from the whole being a rich-and-famous professional golfer thing, Tony Finau is actually pretty relatable to the rest of us. He's a family man and the PGA Tour's resident nice guy who learned to ...

A draw is one of the most desired ball flights in golf. There’s something about a ball that starts right of the target and works back left that just feels right. Hitting a patented high draw is ...

This week Mark Lye, PGA professional and Golf Channel analyst, provides a great tip on how to hit a draw and fade, something we can all use when trying to work the ball. Mark mentions in his tip that ...

Being able to curve a drive on command is one of the most useful shots in golf. It can help you navigate doglegs, play away from penalty areas and counter the effects of wind. Many pros favor one type ...

With the help of top-ranked golf instructor Tom Stickney, you can learn how to hit a power fade off the tee for improved ball-flight and distance. Learning how to hit a power fade with your driver may ...

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