Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. Being able to shape the ball in both directions is a huge advantage when you get to the ...

Whether it’s through your apparel, clubs or gear, golf offers a ton of opportunities to flex your personal taste. And when you can match your bag to your kicks? That’s the cherry on top, and it’s ...

Learning how to hit a fade in golf can be a difficult task to accomplish, but if you’re hoping to lower your scores, it’s an essential skill to add to your repertoire. By controlling your ball flight, ...

In the video above, Stickney gives me a simple golf lesson, sharing two easy tweaks for those looking to learn how to hit a power fade. “There’s a couple things that we need to do in order to hit that ...

The 2025 LIV Golf season starts this weekend under the lights in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where 54 golfers will tee it up for a chance to capture the $4 million first-place prize. Riyadh Golf Club is the ...

Golf instruction is ever-evolving, but the best advice stands the test of time. In GOLF.com's new series, Timeless Tips, we're highlighting some of the greatest advice teachers and players have ...

This week Mark Lye, PGA professional and Golf Channel analyst, provides a great tip on how to hit a draw and fade, something we can all use when trying to work the ball. Mark mentions in his tip that ...

If you plan on betting the U.S. Open this year, there's a chance you have an interest in Mr. Rory McIlroy. The World No. 3 heads to Los Angeles Country Club riding three straight top-10 finishes, and ...

That’s the winning formula at Detroit Golf Club: driver, wedge, and flat stick. Add in two top-4 finishes on Tour recently, and Young fits the mold of a breakout winner. Ben Griffin: Trending Toward a ...

Many tour players, like 2023 U.S. Open Champion Wyndham Clark, find a fade easier to control than a draw, especially with the driver. And we’re not talking weak slices—if you do it right, there’s no ...

Being able to curve a drive on command is one of the most useful shots in golf. It can help you navigate doglegs, play away from penalty areas and counter the effects of wind. Many pros favor one type ...

After securing massive signings from Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton, the third season of LIV Golf began last week and Joaquin Niemann used a first-round 59 to earn a victory in Mayakoba. A late penalty ...