Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. Your arms and hands are essential in determining the overall success and effectiveness ...

A few weeks ago a reader of my Golf IQ newsletter (which you can sign up for via Golf Digest+ right here), asked an interesting question. He was worried, in short, that one of his arms was so weak ...

Synchronicity is one of the most important aspects of a good golf swing. It's going to be really difficult to hit quality shots if your upper body is leading the way in the downswing or if your arms ...

A hammer drill can help golfers improve their takeaway and fix their golf swing issues. Instructor Kelvin Kelley says, “Everybody can hammer a nail,” relating it to the correct backswing motion.

Tension is identified as one of the top factors that ruins golf swings. “Tension destroys golf swings... kills your rotation,” says instructor Mike Dickson. Staying relaxed improves swing mechanics ...