When putting, many amateurs think that line is more important than distance control, but that is false. You can have a good line, but if you hit it 20 feet past the hole, it is a wasted effort.

A truly essential skill for scoring well is controlling distance on the greens and getting your first putt close enough to tap in. Distance control starts with solid technique and a simple principle: ...

The article shares a visual putting tip for better speed control on fast downhill putts. Focus on an intermediate target rather than the hole to develop better touch. Practice ladder drills and this ...

Welcome to Shaving Strokes, a GOLF.com series where the game’s brightest minds share their tips to help you, well, shave strokes! Today, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joey Wuertemberger shares his “8-4-4” ...

Self-diagnosis in golf can be difficult. Any number of things could be going wrong at any time—what a joy this sport is, right? But if you’re having trouble with distance control and consistency in ...

Before every shot, every golfer makes the same decision: they judge distance. In the fairway, range finders, GPS devices and even the occasional sprinkler head help calculate the distance to the flag.