There’s no feeling like hitting a crisp iron. It’s the type of shot that keeps us coming back for more. Problem is, for lots of recreational players, those shots are few and far between. Ball striking ...

Elite ball-strikers in golf hit iron shots that just sound different than most amateur or beginner golfers. That’s because they know how to compress it for crisp and powerful contact. Meanwhile, most ...

A term you’ll hear quite frequently in golf instruction is “forward shaft lean.” As in “you need forward shaft lean if you want to hit the ball solidly.” I know it’s something I’ve typed many times, ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. A term you’ll hear quite frequently in golf instruction is “forward shaft lean.” ...