Unlock one of the most important secrets to a powerful and consistent golf swing with this in-depth guide to the backswing.

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. Finding the correct positions during your backswing is crucial for your ...

Ben Hogan was a little laid-off at the top (shaft pointing left of target). Fred Couples and most long-drive guys are across the line (shaft pointing right of target). My guess is that you’re not as ...

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 ...

Most golfers know the goal is to make a nice, big backswing turn. That's where the power is. But do it wrong and it can backfire. The goal of a good backswing isn't to turn. It's to load. To put your ...

There are several key factors to consider when learning how to start the backswing in golf, especially as the combination of this and your ability to effectively initiate the downswing will ultimately ...