Wedge shots from between 50-125 yards can make a huge difference in your golf game. If you’re successful and find yourself on the green, there’s a good chance you’re shooting low. But if you fly the ...

The backswing is a critical part of a great golf swing. It sets the stage for solid contact, which is why it's something golfers constantly monitor and practice. That said, no two backswings are the ...

We all know that you need to turn on your backswing. It's how you turn that makes all the difference. To borrow some boxing analogies, high-handicappers tend to make a left cross. Better players make ...

There are several key factors to consider when learning how to start the backswing in golf, especially as the combination of this and your ability to effectively initiate the downswing will ultimately ...

The terms "extension" and "width" are popular buzzwords for describing the backswing, and they are important components to solid contact and distance. Unfortunately, they are sometimes misinterpreted, ...

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 ...

GOLF Magazine Teacher to Watch Jake Thurm gives us a backswing drill we can work on anywhere, even without a golf club. Canada has a secessionist movement on its hands. Its supporters thank Trump.

I'm Luke Kerr-Dineen, Senior Editor for Game Improvement at Golf Digest and resident golf swing nerd. Golf IQ is my new weekly newsletter where I’ll share insight from some of the smartest people in ...