In today's edition of Play Smart, GOLF Teacher to Watch Christy Longfield explains the importance of consistent ball position. The post Why proper ball position is so important in the golf swing ...

How Does Golf Ball Position Impact Golf Shots? This Test Explains originally appeared on Athlon Sports. If you’re a beginner golfer (or even an average one!), you probably overlook a key factor when ...

Unless you're a better-than-average golfer, there's a good chance you overlook one of the simplest factors when it comes to consistent ball-striking: Your golf ball position! When your ball's too far ...

So you're on the golf course—that's good! Except things aren't going well—that's not good! Maybe the ball is hooking wildly left, or floating high and wide to the right. They're not shots that you ...

What happens when a natural force—and we're not talking the explosion in "CaddyShack"—moves your ball? This is a situation that comes into play quite often, especially on seaside courses where winds ...

They say you "Drive for show and putt for dough," but both are affected by what golf ball you choose to play. Golf is great game, but it is also a cruel game. I played with a friend the other day who ...

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 ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. Fundamentals are vitally important to a solid golf swing — yet they’re also easy ...

If you’re unsure about where your golf ball position should be for certain shots, this easy test from top-ranked golf instructor Tom Stickney helps you understand — and will make you a better golfer.

Correct golf ball position is key for consistent, solid ball-striking with any club. Top-ranked golf teacher Tony Ruggiero advises different ball positions for driver, irons, and wedges for best ...