Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. Hitting solid drives off the tee starts before you even draw back the club. If you ...

Getting off the tee with confidence can change the entire trajectory of your round of golf. Driver trouble often isn’t about ...

Pre-shot fundamentals can be boring to practice, but they are absolutely essential for consistent golf. If you don't have a consistent setup, you won't be able to make consistent swings. It's why you ...

The Ryder Cup does not enforce the "one-ball rule," allowing teammates to switch ball models between holes. In the foursomes format, teams often select a golf ball that benefits the player hitting the ...