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 ...

One of the best golf drills to improve clubface control and ball-striking is the "Gate Drill". Golf instructor Robert Randall says, “We’re trying to figure out centerness of contact.” By using this ...

A truly essential skill for scoring well is controlling distance on the greens and getting your first putt close enough to tap in. Distance control starts with solid technique and a simple principle: ...