Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. Anytime I watch golf, I always get a little mesmerized (and jealous!) of the way pro ...

If you’re looking to develop your wedge game around the greens, consider the role of backspin. Adding or taking away backspin is a terrific way to put more shots in your bag and hit your chips and ...

Remember the pitch shot you hit the last time you played golf that flew a little higher than you anticipated, bounced a few times and then rolled 15 feet past the hole? Technique plays a big role in ...