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. When a pro makes contact with the ball with an iron or wedge, you'll notice they ...

Hitting iron shots that soar high in the air and land soft on the green is something that all golfers aspire to. When you watch a pro flag an iron to set up an easy birdie, it’s impossible not to ...

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.” ...