The standard deviation for carry distance with 75 rounds of wear doubles from the brand-new wedge. It goes from just below ...

Today, we look back at our July 1992 issue where Fred Couples shared his secrets for hitting a high, soft pitch shot. Shots around the green are always easier when you’ve got plenty of room to work ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. One of the best ways to shoot lower scores is by taking advantage of your scoring ...

We've all been there before: you're sitting pretty in the center of the fairway, 95 yards from the green. It's a perfect yardage for the three-quarter swing. You address the ball, make a good pass, ...

Mark Blackburn was voted No. 1 by his peers on Golf Digest's 2026-'27 ranking of The 50 Best Teachers in America. In this series, “What the Pros Do That You Don't,” Blackburn highlights the key ...

The bounce angle on the sole of a wedge is designed to keep the clubhead from digging not only into the sand but the turf as well. A lot of amateurs forget this, especially when faced with a short ...

In today's edition of Play Smart, the Short Game Chef explains what distance you should rely on feel with your wedge shots. The post When should you rely on feel instead of yardage on wedge shots?