Every solid golf swing starts with a proper move to the top. Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel shares five keys for making a perfect backswing.

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. The first move in any golf swing — the takeaway — is absolutely crucial. What you ...

The terms "extension" and "width" are popular buzzwords for describing the backswing, and they are important components to solid contact and distance. Unfortunately, they are sometimes misinterpreted, ...

The vast majority of golfers have their lead arm bend or collapse during the backswing. This is something that many golfers know they do but have a tough time actually correcting. The reason for this ...

The setup is critical to allowing the club and body to move properly in the backswing. On tour, nearly every player starts with a soft trail arm. The right elbow for right-handers is slightly bent at ...