One of the most popular golf swing killers is sliding in the backswing. For any golfer who regularly does this, you know that it opens up all sorts of issues in your swing sequence, leading to ...

Most golf instructors focus on improving a player's backswing because a lot of flaws in the downswing occur as a result of starting from a bad position at the top, says David Leadbetter, one of Golf ...

There are several key factors to consider when learning how to start the backswing in golf, especially as the combination of this and your ability to effectively initiate the downswing will ultimately ...

You know you need to turn on your backswing. And, from my perch on the lesson tee, I can see most players do it. But, as you can imagine, some turns are simply better than others, not just for ...

Wedge shots from between 50-125 yards can make a huge difference in your golf game. If you’re successful and find yourself on the green, there’s a good chance you’re shooting low. But if you fly the ...

Everything moves slower in the offseason, but don’t let this natural tendency toward torpor overtake you completely. You can maintain your game even if you feel more like a hibernating bear than The ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. The first move in any golf swing — the takeaway — is absolutely crucial. What you ...

If you’ve ever watched Jon Rahm play golf, you’ll know that he has a unique swing. With an extremely bowed wrist and short backswing, his move is hard to miss. But while his swing may look unorthodox, ...

A flat golf swing is not always a bad thing. Some great players have swung the club on a flatter plane. The problem comes ...

The vast majority of golfers have their lead arm bend or collapse during the backswing. This is something that many golfers know they do but have a tough time actually correcting. The reason for this ...

Nothing can make for a longer, more frustrating day on the golf course then missing shots both right and left. Unfortunately, however, that’s a fate that many average and higher-handicap players face ...

Most golfers know the goal is to make a nice, big backswing turn. That's where the power is. But do it wrong and it can backfire. The goal of a good backswing isn't to turn. It's to load. To put your ...