Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. With the game being just as mental as it is physical — maybe even more so — it’s easy ...

30-years ago this past weekend, Jack Nicklaus' celebrated one of the greatest victories of all time. Out of nowhere, Jack, at the age of 46 relied on time-tested fundamentals and experience to come ...

Those of us who play golf know we can get very analytical with our swings. The more we delve into the intricacies of it, the more complicated the swing becomes. Whether you play competitive or ...

Golf is a sport that has captivated millions of people worldwide for centuries. Whether you’re looking to take up a new hobby, network with business associates, or simply enjoy the outdoors, golf ...

Rory McIlroy has one of those golf swings that captures the attention of everyone around him. It's smooth in tempo but powerful in speed; textbook in position but homegrown in appearance. Simply put, ...

Most amateur golfers do themselves a huge disservice by not establishing a sound, fundamental grip prior to learning and practicing their swing. Part of the problem is not realizing the importance.

Regardless of where you live, winter is not the time to stop working on your golf game. In fact, if you get back to basics this winter, your game will be better in 2013! Here are three basic things ...

The best way to improve your game is to figure out the areas where you need help and then go to work using a step-by-step approach. Pretty obvious, but worth mentioning because golfers usually get the ...

Not everyone is a golf fan, but with the U.S. Open in our own backyard, it's sure to be what everyone is talking about. Steve Bowles with the Plateau Club in Sammamish explains the basics of golf, ...

Playing golf requires acquiring a skill set and understanding the rules that make the game enjoyable. The sport may seem intimidating at first, but gaining knowledge of the primary rules at a basic ...

One of the greatest gifts I receive in my line of work is the ability to spread the word of the benefits of health, wellness and peak performance ' on and off the course or field. This week has been ...