Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. If you’ve ever watched Jon Rahm play golf, you’ll know that he has a unique swing. With ...

A new GOLF.com feature spotlights Jon Rahm’s distinctive short backswing, born from limited ankle mobility, as a model for improving ball striking. By pairing this compact motion with targeted drills, ...

Here’s a fact: If your golf swing doesn’t start right, there’s a high probability that your result will be poor. Unfortunately, most amateur and beginner golfers ignore this simple rule, and focus on ...