Ben Hogan was a little laid-off at the top (shaft pointing left of target). Fred Couples and most long-drive guys are across the line (shaft pointing right of target). My guess is that you're not as ...

Unlock one of the most important secrets to a powerful and consistent golf swing with this in-depth guide to the backswing.

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. Finding the correct positions during your backswing is crucial for your ...

Welcome to Shaving Strokes, a GOLF.com series in which we’re sharing improvements, learnings and takeaways from amateur golfers just like you — including some of the speed bumps and challenges they ...

Most golf instructors focus on improving a player's backswing because a lot of flaws in the downswing occur as a result of starting from a bad position at the top, says David Leadbetter, one of Golf ...

The setup is critical to allowing the club and body to move properly in the backswing. On tour, nearly every player starts with a soft trail arm. The right elbow for right-handers is slightly bent at ...