As a mid-handicapper, it can be tricky to learn how to compress the golf ball. It’s an acquired skill that requires superb fundamentals and great clubface control. But in order to consistently hit it ...

Many golfers struggle to compress their iron shots because the low point of their swing occurs behind the golf ball. For solid iron contact, the club must strike the ball first and then the ground, ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. When you see a great ball striker hit their irons, you’ll notice they almost ...

When you watch high-level golfers hit their irons, you’ll notice they typically take a chunk of the ground with them. That’s because when they are hitting the ball, they’re also hitting the ground, ...