We all probably know this saying: Failure to prepare is to prepare for failure. For better or worse, the same can be said about the golf swing — which is why you must have a pre-shot routine. While ...

A solid pre-shot routine is often talked about in the game of golf. Routines and rituals are an important aspect of every sport and in fact, we all have routines and rituals in our daily lives as well ...

When you are focused on the process of executing a shot, the results come as a by-product. Having a pre-shot routine that is comfortable and repeatable will ease nerves before stepping up to the golf ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. Most recreational golfers don’t have much of a pre-shot routine. They simply step ...