If there was one lesson golfers kept coming back for in 2025, it was this: ball position matters more than you realize. It influences contact, consistency and even trajectory, and it can be the ...

Unless you're a better-than-average golfer, there's a good chance you overlook one of the simplest factors when it comes to consistent ball-striking: Your golf ball position! When your ball's too far ...

The perfect golf grip is one of the most important factors that determines success in golf, and this crucial fundamental of the golf swing is something all amateur golfers can master with the right ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. It’s easy to get wrapped up in the mechanics of the golf swing. There are countless ...

Most golfers reading this understand that moving the golf ball position either forward or backward will influence the outcome of the shot. It’s why it’s recommended to position it on the front foot ...

Similarly to many amateur golfers, I struggle with my ball striking from time to time and often get frustrated by a lack of consistency. While trying to find the answer, I have spent time trying to ...

If you’re unsure about where your golf ball position should be for certain shots, this easy test from top-ranked golf instructor Tom Stickney helps you understand — and will make you a better golfer.

Correct golf ball position is key for consistent, solid ball-striking with any club. Top-ranked golf teacher Tony Ruggiero advises different ball positions for driver, irons, and wedges for best ...