Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. Early extension is a golf-swing killer. When your hips thrust toward the ball ...

We break down early extension in the golf swing and focus on three simple drills that help you stay in posture and rotate more effectively. In a clear, instructional tone, this description traces the ...

Most amateurs who see a player "top" a golf ball think that the player looked up before striking the ball. The truth is, early extension during the downswing causes many problems with ball flight ...

Early extension is a golf-swing killer. When your hips thrust toward the ball during the downswing, nothing good will happen. It’s a swing fault many recreational players struggle with, and one that ...