Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column ... the fundamentals in the setup are not. Things like stance, alignment and ball position aren't the most exciting things to ...

Welcome to Shaving Strokes, a GOLF.com series in which we're sharing improvements, learnings and takeaways from amateur golfers just like you - including some of the speed bumps and challenges ...

the player may return it to its intended position. 10.2b(3)/1 - Setting Clubhead on Ground Behind Ball to Help the Player Take a Stance is Allowed Rule 10.2b(3) does not allow a player to set down an ...

Aim: Not a factor Grip: Too much tension in the hands at set up Ball position: Check it is in the middle of your stance Stance: Not usually a factor Body alignment: Not a factor Posture: Make sure you ...

Fortunately for that golfer, there is no penalty for setting a clubhead down behind the ball and then taking ... of aiming or taking a stance. According to the Rules of Golf, “setting an object ...