Sure, things like clubhead speed help unlock farther shots, but when you know how to compress the golf ball — leading to ball-first contact more often — you'll see more distance without a ton of added ...

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 ...

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, ...

For slower-swinging golfers, compression has become one of the most popular ways to choose a golf ball. Low-compression balls ...

If you're wondering who hits the best approach shots with his irons on the PGA Tour, it's really no contest. Scottie Scheffler is No. 1 or among the top in several different ball-striking statistics ...

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 ...