CHASKA, MN - AUGUST 13: Justin Rose of England looks over the third green during the first round of the 91st PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club on August 13, 2009 in Chaska, Minnesota.

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. With the game being just as mental as it is physical — maybe even more so — it’s easy ...

One of the most important lessons in golf is understanding that the club does not move in straight lines—it moves on an arc around the body. Many golfers try to swing the club straight toward the ...

Early extension causes poor contact and inconsistency in many amateur golf swings. Golf coach Kelvin Kelley advises stabilizing the lead hip and maintaining a strong lead side. Proper sequencing and ...

Welcome to Shaving Strokes, a GOLF.com series in which we’re sharing improvements, learnings and takeaways from amateur golfers just like you — including some of the speed bumps and challenges they ...

Proper backswing structure is crucial for a successful golf swing and more consistent shot results. Coach Kelvin Kelley emphasizes simplifying the backswing by focusing on arm movement and shoulder ...

I spend a lot of my teaching time with tour players and top college and junior players. As a result, I don’t get to spend as much time with beginning golfers as I once did. That’s one of the things I ...