Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. We’ve covered the BAL.ON Smart Kit before, but if this is the first you’ve heard ...

Many golfers misunderstand weight shift and end up sliding too far away from the target during the backswing. This creates ...

Weight shift is an integral part of the golf swing - but if it’s done correctly, you seldom even notice it. When it’s not done correctly, though, it can cause a ton of problems. If you’ve found ...

There are lots of ways to add power to your golf swing. You can use a training aid, hit the gym or even get fitted for a new driver. But as a golf-swing nerd, my personal favorite is making subtle ...

Mastering the weight shift in the golf swing is a tricky proposition for a lot of amateur and beginner golfers, since many of us (incorrectly!) sway instead of rotate — which is one of the major ...

Part of being able to make a good weight shift in the golf swing is being able to use your body effectively. Many average golfers, however, use their arms too much and their big muscles not enough, ...

“For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” You might remember Newton’s third law of motion from your high school physics class, but what does it have to do with the golf swing? This ...

Just about every recreational golfer has some power leaks in their swing. Unlike the pros and elite amateurs, recreational players are rarely maximizing their efficiency in moving the golf club. But ...