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 ...

There’s no feeling like hitting a crisp iron. It’s the type of shot that keeps us coming back for more. Problem is, for lots of recreational players, those shots are few and far between. Ball striking ...

Welcome back to Weekly Fix! I’m Tim Cooke and each week on GolfChannel.com we’ll be taking a closer look at your golf swings in hopes of helping you play your best this season. This week, we’re going ...

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.” ...

When a pro makes contact with the ball with an iron or wedge, you’ll notice they always have some forward lean in the shaft. This is a product of getting their hands in front of the ball at impact, ...