Martin Kaymer went wire-to-wire to claim the U.S. Open on Sunday by a whopping eight shots on Donald Ross’ Pinehurst No. 2. Seemingly playing a different golf course than everybody else, Kaymer put on ...

Many golfers struggle with whether the swing should feel driven by the body or the arms. This video clearly explains both approaches and how they affect ball striking. Understanding the difference can ...

Better ball striking often comes down to one missing piece, and this drill targets it directly. We demonstrate a simple ...

Sir Nick Faldo’s mastery with approach shots remains a blueprint for better ball-striking. Few players in the modern era have ...

There’s no question that, for golfers hoping to improve their games, getting a custom club-fitting is basically a non-negotiable. But many players — especially mid- to high-handicappers — have the ...

When you watch a pro golfer start down from the top of their swing, you’ll see them fire their hips as they unleash all of the potential energy created during the backswing. This uncoiling is what ...

Powerful and accurate ball-striking is achieved most easily when you’re able to get to impact with your hands leading the way, and that’s especially true when it comes to iron play. Most amateurs, ...

Correct golf ball position is key for consistent, solid ball-striking with any club. Top-ranked golf teacher Tony Ruggiero advises different ball positions for driver, irons, and wedges for best ...

Gary Player’s legacy speaks for itself. The South African may not have had the size of some of his peers, but few can match what he accomplished in the game. Over the course of his career, he picked ...

For slower-swinging golfers, compression has become one of the most popular ways to choose a golf ball. Low-compression balls ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. When a pro makes contact with the ball with an iron or wedge, you’ll notice they ...