One of the most popular golf swing killers is sliding in the backswing. As the video shows, Kelley gets me in front of a mirror so I can compare the bad versus the good golf swing, and uses an impact ...

There are two primary schools of thought in golf today when it comes to pivot motion. One believes that during the backswing, you load by shifting your center to the right as you rotate, then return ...

An overswing is something many amateur golfers struggle with, but perhaps don't quite understand where it comes from and how destructive it can be to their game. Learning how to stop overswinging can ...

Have you ever worked on a swing change with your instructor, felt like you really had it on the range, and then completely lost it the moment you stepped onto the first tee? Here’s the thing: It’s not ...

A hammer drill can help golfers improve their takeaway and fix their golf swing issues. Instructor Kelvin Kelley says, “Everybody can hammer a nail,” relating it to the correct backswing motion.

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. The first move in any golf swing — the takeaway — is absolutely crucial. What you ...

Winter is a great time to work on a golfer’s takeaway. Moving the club from the ball to waist high back is the most crucial part of the golf swing. The club should stay in front of the chest in the ...