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 ...

Whether you're new to the game or have been playing it for years, you've probably experienced the deflating feeling of hitting a great drive that splits the fairway only to find once you’ve gotten to ...

Pure ball-then-turf contact comes from a few simple moves most golfers skip. In this video, we lock in the setup and low-point control that lets the club strike the ball first, take a crisp divot ...

Golf is a game of tradition, skill, and patience. As any experienced golfer knows, the game doesn’t always reward perfection.

A good divot is usually a sign of a good iron shot. Since the clubs are designed to hit the ball on the descent, irons usually scrape off a thin layer of the turf in front of the ball. They often tell ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. Anytime I watch golf, I always get a little mesmerized (and jealous!) of the way pro ...