When it comes to golf scoring, things can get complicated fast. Sure, experienced players have it all memorized, but this guide is not for them. This breakdown of scoring in golf is for beginners and ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. With the game being just as mental as it is physical — maybe even more so — it’s easy ...

Jon Sherman occupies a unique, and useful, space in the golf world. Sherman's varied background means he comes at golf from an interesting perspective. He's a golf swing minimalist who instead goes ...

If you’ve ever heard someone say ‘Scottie just made a birdie’ or ‘Jeeno Thitikul made an eagle’ and felt completely lost, you’re not alone. Golf has its own language, and one that can feel confusing ...

Unlike most sports, the player with the lowest score wins in golf. So this week, when players take the course at Oakmont Country Club for the 125th U.S. Open, they will be trying to post the fewest ...