In this edition of Play Smart, we take a look at the origins of Jon Rahm's short backswing and explain how it can help everyday golfers.

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, ...

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Tony Ruggiero explains why ingraining new swing movements by swinging slowly is crucial if you want them to stick. The post Why slower is sometimes better in the golf swing ...

This will take a little patience, but please bear with us: Many elite swing coaches and biomechanists agree that if you want better sequencing in your swing and to hit the ball farther, copy the short ...

There's this visual from an old Golf Digest article that I can't get out of my head—because it's great. It comes courtesy of David Leadbetter, and you can see it below. The legendary teacher is ...

Proper backswing structure is crucial for a successful golf swing and more consistent shot results. Coach Kelvin Kelley emphasizes simplifying the backswing by focusing on arm movement and shoulder ...

A hammer drill can help golfers improve their takeaway and fix their golf swing issues. Instructor Kelvin Kelley says, “Everybody can hammer a nail,” relating it to the correct backswing motion.