Golfers obsess over their swing plane. They'll spend entire practice sessions trying to get the club on some imaginary ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. So, you want to become a more consistent golfer? It all starts with the ...

Having solid pre-swing fundamentals, especially in your setup, are crucial when it comes to developing a sound, reliable golf swing. Most notably, setting up to the ball in an athletic posture is a ...

Head position in the golf swing varies by shot and affects contact quality. 18-time major champion Jack Nicklaus once claimed head position is "the most important thing" to hit better golf shots.

Leading coach Ged Walters explains why getting the key fundamentals right is crucial to hitting great golf shots.

Martin Laird reacts after sinking a birdie putt on the 18th green to win the 2007 Athens Regional Foundation Classic Sunday, April 22, 2007, at the Jennings Mill Country Club in Bogart, Georgia.

In this informative golf lesson, our experienced instructor demonstrates the correct golf driver ball position using simple alignment drills. Watch as he explains – and shows – how placing the golf ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. Consistency is the No. 1 indicator of a great golfer. Everyone can hit one good ...

First, let's get one thing straight: No, you shouldn't be thinking about all these things as you swing—unless you want to have your head so scrambled that you can't hit the golf ball. Instead, think ...