In this edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Christopher Smith explains how adopting a speed-golf pre-shot routine can ...

Everyone who plays this silly game knows how no two rounds are alike—one day the putter is cold, another day the trusty fade isn’t so trusty, and so on. Consistency is craved in golf because it can be ...

Having taught more than 4,000 golf lessons so far in my career, I’ve heard it said 4,000 times by my students, “I just want to be more consistent.” Golf is the ultimate game of consistency and having ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. Fundamentals are vitally important to a solid golf swing — yet they’re also easy ...

A consistent golf swing isn’t about perfection — it’s about mastering the fundamentals. From grip and stance to weight shift and low-point control, small adjustments can lead to big results.

Posture is the foundation of every great golf swing, yet it’s one of the most common flaws holding players back. From spine angle to shoulder tilt, small adjustments can transform your contact and ...

If you’ve ever battled inconsistent contact, you know how frustrating it can be to deliver a square clubface at impact. And when you do manage to make a solid strike, it’s such a rare occurrence that ...

DUBLIN, OH - JUNE 02: Jack Nicklaus hits a shot during the Memorial Skins Game prior to the start of the 2010 Memorial Tournament at the Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 2, 2010 in Dublin, Ohio.

There are tons of elements that go into hitting a golf ball — many of which can be difficult to control — but one of the most important things you need to master is building a consistent golf setup.