Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. Bunker shots are some of the most difficult shots recreational golfers face in any ...

I’ve played muni golf all my life. I was never a country-club kid and even the courses I practiced at in high school were rough around the edges. Range balls with worn-down dimples. Putting greens ...

For many amateur golfers, like me, having to hit a bunker shot can conjure a variety of negative emotions. Some players feel scared of not being able to get out without hacking away over and over ...

Hitting a high, spinning bunker shot can be difficult for the recreational golfer. Most players who I see struggle in sand never get in a proper setup position. Try opening the clubface to where it’s ...

Golf instruction is ever-evolving, but the best advice stands the test of time. In GOLF.com’s new series, Timeless Tips, we’re highlighting some of the greatest advice teachers and players have ...