Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. Lag putting is a key skill in golf. While making putts inside 10 feet is important, ...

While no player enjoys hitting long-distance putts, having the ability to roll your shot across the green and close to the hole is a necessary skill if you’re looking to score better. Sure, every putt ...

If there's one stat I’m really proud of, it’s my greens in regulation. I’m hitting three out of every four greens, and that means I have a lot of looks at birdie. Even better, having that many ...