Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. I've played muni golf all my life. I was never a country-club kid and even the ...

Getting out of a greenside bunker can be a tricky proposition for lots of average or beginner golfers — especially when it's ...

Coach Kelvin Kelley gives tips for hitting buried, or "fried egg," bunker shots over a high lip. Use an open clubface, dig in, lean forward, and swing with extra speed. “We’re just trying to get this ...

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 ...

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - DECEMBER 02: Taylore Karle plays a shot during the final round of the LPGA Qualifying School at LPGA International on December 2, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sam ...

As easy as the pros may make it seem, shots from the bunkers aren’t easy. When a recreational player hits into the sand, most are praying they can just get it out in a single shot. There’s a reason ...

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 ...