Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. There’s nothing more disheartening on the course than striking a lag putt that’s ...

Putting practice isn’t always the most fun exercise, as many amateurs just want to grab the driver and try hitting bombs off the tee. But if you really want to shave strokes off your scorecard in 2024 ...

Let’s face it, putting practice is boring AF, so much so that many amateur golfers just skip it altogether in favor of practicing their driver over and over on the driving range. But if you’re serious ...

Most golfers add more strokes to their scorecard on the putting green, and standing over a third or fourth putt isn’t much ...

PEBBLE BEACH, CA - JUNE 19: Paul Casey of England walks off the second tee during the third round of the 110th U.S. Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links on June 19, 2010 in Pebble Beach, California. (Photo ...

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

Most golfers are willing to try just about anything to get more out of their games, and Alex Myers is no different. In Focus Group of One, he gives a wide-range of golf-related stuff a go, and offers ...

How one frustrated golfer built a tour-quality putting mat that’s helping amateurs practice at home the same way the pros do — and why the quality of your practice surface matters more than you think.