Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. Most amateur golfers are looking for a high, majestic draw with their driver. But why is ...

Driver distance is heavily influenced by launch, spin, and strike quality. Many golfers lose 20–30 yards because of inefficient setup and delivery. This video explains three simple steps that improve ...

With the help of top-ranked golf instructor Tom Stickney, you can learn how to hit a power fade off the tee for improved ball-flight and distance. Learning how to hit a power fade with your driver may ...

Knowing you have the ability to hit the fairway with your driver when needed is the best tool to have when trying to lower ...

As an amateur golfer and a mid-handicapper, I often wonder what I need to do in order to generate more driver distance. Sure, swinging faster would help, but it’s never that easy — increasing club ...