Watch any PGA Tour event and you’ll inevitably hear an announcer predict a player is going to hit a draw or a fade. It sounds ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. Being able to shape the ball in both directions is a huge advantage when you get to the ...

Welcome to Shaving Strokes, a GOLF.com series in which we’re sharing improvements, learnings and takeaways from amateur golfers just like you — including some of the speed bumps and challenges they ...

Being able to curve a drive on command is one of the most useful shots in golf. It can help you navigate doglegs, play away from penalty areas and counter the effects of wind. Many pros favor one type ...

One of the best ways for amateur golfers to add a bit of extra distance is by learning how to hit a draw. Draws usually come off with less spin, which helps the ball roll out further compared to a ...

Most tour players learn how to sling draws from an early age, and most amateur golfers dream of doing the same. It’s a shortcut for more distance, but it’s also very timing dependent. There comes a ...