Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. One of the best ways to shoot lower scores is by taking advantage of your scoring ...

Every amateur golfer wishes they had a Tour-level short game. Greenside bunker shot? Easy money. One-hop-and-stop from 30 yards? Put me down for a stress-free par. In reality, the short game takes ...

The 40- or 50-yard wedge is one of the most feared shots in golf for the average player. But it doesn't have to be. One easy adjustment will help you hit it solid every time. Take your address with ...

The best thing you can do for your swing is to let it be an athletic motion. What I mean is, let your body and the club flow back and through so the swing is smooth and natural. One area I see a lot ...

In an article about three months ago, I detailed what the bounce off a wedge is. But knowing what bounce is and knowing how to use it on short game shots are two different things. Most golfers know ...