Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. Picture this very real scenario. You show up to the driving range before a round, ...

Key Points Standard driving range routines rarely lead to meaningful golf improvement, with golf practice usually being a time suck. Alternatives include virtual lessons, training aids, mirror drills, ...

Cameron Young’s one of the longest hitters on the PGA Tour, with the one-time winner averaging a whopping 313.2 yards off the tee during the 2025 season — which ranked him 20th in driving distance.