Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. When a pro makes contact with the ball with an iron or wedge, you'll notice they ...

Powerful and accurate ball-striking is achieved most easily when you’re able to get to impact with your hands leading the way, and that’s especially true when it comes to iron play. Most amateurs, ...

One thing that most great players do well is control their ball flight, especially when it comes to playing in windy conditions. If you struggle with the hitting the ball too high, it could be that ...

Most golfers have at least a basic awareness of these. What many do not understand is the concept of spin loft - the true ...

When a pro makes contact with the ball with an iron or wedge, you’ll notice they always have some forward lean in the shaft. This is a product of getting their hands in front of the ball at impact, ...