Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. One of the most common swing ailments among recreational golfers is early extension. Yet ...

I early extend in my own golf swing, and I think one of the biggest causes is hip mobility. Most of us sit at a desk all day—I literally sit behind one talking about golf—and our hips get tighter and ...

Putting setup is an overlooked fundamental by tons of amateur and beginner golfers. So top-ranked golf teacher Rick Silva explains how to dial it in like a pro. Top-ranked golf teacher Ryan Young ...

Top-ranked golf teacher Ryan Young reminds amateur and beginner golfers to avoid forgetting one important rule when trying to improve chip shots. Putting setup is an overlooked fundamental by tons of ...

Early extension is something that plagues many recreational golfers. But despite its prevalence, lots of weekend warriors either don’t know it exists or misunderstand what leads to it. If you’re ...