Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. Lag putting is one of the most crucial — yet often overlooked — skills in golf.

There’s nothing more important than speed when lag putting. The secret to becoming a good lag putter is not necessarily having great aim, but rather having good speed. Why is that? Well, on average, ...

View post: Team USA Star Jack Hughes Draws Attention After Return to the U.S. Most golfers, even beginner golfers, know what lag putting means. It’s simply the art of mastering your speed by ...

Gary Player didn’t put together one of the best records in the history of the game without being able to get the job done on the greens. And when it comes to putting, nothing will derail your score ...

Developing a reliable short game is key for beginner golfers to lower scores. Learning lag chipping drills can improve control and accuracy from 5-15 yards. Consistent practice with defined benchmarks ...

After running through the lag putting drill and seeing some of the results, my confidence is a little higher and my stroke feels smooth. All that's left is carrying that same feel to the golf course ...