Many golfers have swing tendencies that, no matter how hard they try, they can’t get rid of. That’s why in this Golf Digest+ series, Matchmakers, Golf Digest No. 1 Teacher in America Mark Blackburn is ...

Discover the key differences between traditional and modern golf club release patterns in this in-depth lesson on the golf ...

When you watch the Masters this year, you'll notice a few things. The emerald green fairways. The old school scoreboards. The azaleas. And maybe, even, the differing positions of players' right ...

There are several key factors to consider when learning how to start the backswing in golf, especially as the combination of this and your ability to effectively initiate the downswing will ultimately ...

The backswing is a critical part of a great golf swing. It sets the stage for solid contact, which is why it's something golfers constantly monitor and practice. That said, no two backswings are the ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. If you’ve ever watched Jon Rahm play golf, you’ll know that he has a unique swing. With ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. The first move in any golf swing — the takeaway — is absolutely crucial. What you ...

Most golf instructors focus on improving a player's backswing because a lot of flaws in the downswing occur as a result of starting from a bad position at the top, says David Leadbetter, one of Golf ...

One of the most popular golf swing killers is sliding in the backswing. For any golfer who regularly does this, you know that it opens up all sorts of issues in your swing sequence, leading to ...