Every solid golf swing starts with a proper move to the top. Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel shares five keys for making a perfect backswing.

There are several key factors to consider when learning how to start the backswing in golf, especially as the combination of this and your ability to effectively initiate the downswing will ultimately ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. The first move in any golf swing — the takeaway — is absolutely crucial. What you ...

Most golf instructors focus on improving a player's backswing because a lot of flaws in the downswing occur as a result of starting from a bad position at the top, says David Leadbetter, one of Golf ...