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 ...

Golf is all about consistency. These exercises to improve your golf swing will help you build the mind-body connection to achieve that. The way you do that is by understanding what your body does ...

Have you ever worked on a swing change with your instructor, felt like you really had it on the range, and then completely lost it the moment you stepped onto the first tee? Here’s the thing: It’s not ...

In Golf, to drive the ball near the proximity of the cup, a swing plays a vital role. Swing is a highly tactical move, so to master this, one must be physically fit and active. Although for a perfect ...

You're looking here at Golf Digest's No. 1 ranked teacher in America, Mark Blackburn. No, this isn't what Mark looks like in his downswing. Here he's modeling a classic fault—sliding. It's what ...

Training for golf comes in a lot of forms, ranging from simple cardiovascular exercises to improve stamina on the course to jumping to improve swing speed to stretching to improve your swing. There ...

While this exercise looks incredibly simple, it works on several important components of your golf swing—primarily balance, stability, and posture. Generally speaking, balance is the most ...

Welcome to the latest installment of the PGA.com Fitness Series, which will dive into functional strength training for golf. The golf swing is a highly technical, skill-based move so it can be ...

Golf is a popular sport in the US, with over 32 million participants annually (National Golf Foundation, 2020). The most critical determinant of golf performance is the resulting combination of ball ...

The Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift (SLRD) sounds more intimidating than it really is. However, it still provides a challenge. This is a dynamic balance exercise that requires good core and hip strength ...