Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game ... important is ball position. And while you might think this positioning is mundane, it can drastically impact your swing numbers.

Maintaining the proper head position in the golf swing will significantly impact both your shot consistency and accuracy. So ...

If you can play this shot well, you can play any shot well as the short iron swing is the bedrock of all golf. The only variation between clubs is the ball position and width of stance. As a rule the ...