In the video above, Stickney gives me a simple golf lesson, sharing two easy tweaks for those looking to learn how to hit a power fade. “There’s a couple things that we need to do in order to hit that ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. Most amateurs aspire to hit a draw off the tee, but in the professional ranks it’s ...

Let’s start with what it’s not. For one, it does not require you setting your driver in -2 with an open face, Fujikura Ventus Black TX shaft, tipped 2 inches, etc. That’s not how this is done. That’s ...

Learning how to hit a fade in golf can be a difficult task to accomplish, but if you’re hoping to lower your scores, it’s an essential skill to add to your repertoire. By controlling your ball flight, ...

Many tour players, like 2023 U.S. Open Champion Wyndham Clark, find a fade easier to control than a draw, especially with the driver. And we’re not talking weak slices—if you do it right, there’s no ...

2-time major champion Justin Thomas demonstrates how your golf setup (and feet) should change when you’re shaping golf shots. Justin Thomas is a 2-time major champion with 16 career PGA wins, so when ...

Here's a question I hear every now and again: "What's the best fade-biased driver setup?" Let's start with what it's not. For ...