When it comes to the golf swing, there are quite a few components that need to work together to properly function. And if even one of them is just a tad off, it can wreck the whole thing. You likely ...

A common denominator among good players is a smooth transition from the backswing to the downswing. The swing speed should ...

Back in a 2006 issue of GOLF Magazine, Peter Kostis broke down a key "X-factor" that pros use to add serious speed to their ...

Gym exercises can play a huge role in improving your golf swing and your overall game, but they are often neglected. Our ...

The Tiger Effect. We know all about his impact on the PGA TOUR, from TV ratings to prize money, as well as overall interest in the game. But we’ve also seen Tiger’s effect on the sport in myriad other ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. I took a break from golf earlier this year, and the results were disastrous for my game.

The most common limitation that golfers have is the internal rotation of their hips, and studies have shown that players who have limited hip rotation are more likely to complain of lower back pain.

Watch a tour player like Rory McIlroy take the club back and you should clearly see that one of the things he does so well is move his upper body independently of the lower body—and vice versa. It’s ...