Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. A poor putting stroke can absolutely crush a round of golf. Just when you start to drive ...

How Does Golf Ball Position Impact Golf Shots? This Test Explains originally appeared on Athlon Sports. If you’re a beginner golfer (or even an average one!), you probably overlook a key factor when ...

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.

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 ...

Since becoming GOLF’s Instruction Editor, one of the more common questions I hear from people involves golf-ball position and its importance. Since I’m not an actual golf teacher, not to mention a top ...

If you’re a beginner golfer (or even an average one!), you probably overlook a key factor when it comes to hitting successful golf shots: Your golf ball position! While many players might overlook the ...