Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. Being able to shape the ball in both directions is a huge advantage when you get to the ...

Learning how to hit a fade in golf can be a difficult task to accomplish, but if you’re hoping to lower your scores, it’s an essential skill to add to your repertoire. By controlling your ball flight, ...

In the video above, Stickney gives me a simple golf lesson, sharing two easy tweaks for those looking to learn how to hit a power fade. “There’s a couple things that we need to do in order to hit that ...

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 ...

This week Mark Lye, PGA professional and Golf Channel analyst, provides a great tip on how to hit a draw and fade, something we can all use when trying to work the ball. Mark mentions in his tip that ...

Many tour players, like 2023 U.S. Open Champion Wyndham Clark, find a fade easier to control than a draw, especially with the driver. And we’re not talking weak slices—if you do it right, there’s no ...