Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. As a mid-handicapper, there are plenty of things that I could do better in order to drop ...

Welcome to Shaving Strokes, a new 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 ...

A few years ago, a buddy of mine — who was just a beginner golfer — always opted to use his putter from anywhere relatively close to the putting surface. From 15 feet off the green to a whopping 150 ...

In order to become a better wedge player and shoot lower scores, you must be able to control your distance. When playing shots from inside 100 yards, distance errors add more shots to a player's score ...

For instance, take the 40-yard wedge shot, which requires masterful touch and ball trajectory in order to stick it close. Now add in some funky elements like hitting that 40-yard wedge shot over a ...

Question: Are there any wedges out there specifically designed for golfers who struggle in the bunkers? Asking for a friend. Answer: The wedges on this year's Hot List provide enough options that you ...

Former World No.1 Lee Westwood gave me a golf lesson recently, but his invaluable tips could be the key to lower scores for ...