Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. Fundamentals are the key to a solid golf swing. The foundations built by solid ...

Most golfers grip the club too tightly. A firm grip will cause you to guide the club, slow down clubhead speed, and induce ...

There are a lot of beginner tips that players must understand before picking up the game of golf. But the most obvious is the proper grip, which will, ultimately, determine how efficient a player hits ...

Which golf club grips are best? Golf is both fun and challenging. The most subtle nuances in your golf swing can make a big difference in your score. The same holds true for your golf equipment — ...

Grip pressure fluctuates. So it might start at a 7 or an 8 and, when the transition happens, that grip pressure increases massively because a tour player’s hand speed is optimal from the top of the ...

Golfers may enjoy trying out the latest club technology and seeing if they can gain some extra distance from a new golf driver design. However, without the proper grip, golfers often will be wasting ...

A top teacher reveals why tour pros love the stand-up grip - and teaches you how to master it for better contact and ...

We beat the drum on re-gripping regularly. That’s because it’s way past time golfers start thinking about their grips as equipment for their hands instead of simple handles for golf clubs. In many ...