Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. Smart golf is winning golf — and I’m not just saying that to bolster this column. With ...

One way every golfer can improve their game is by mastering course-management tactics. While the best golfers in the world are capable of incorporating such strategies, for amateurs, it’s not always ...

Understanding this easy course management technique can remove guesswork (and anxiety!) on those difficult golf shots from within 100 yards. Golf is hard, with each shot requiring plenty of strategy ...

A board that manages Desert Hawk Golf Course in Pueblo West is wrestling with how to handle recent profits in light of a nearly $3 million negative reserve balance. The Desert Hawk Management Board ...

Learn how to safeguard your golf course during winter. Prevent turf injury, manage snow effectively, and minimize costly ...

Desert Hawk Golf Course in Pueblo West will need a new manager by March 2026. The board overseeing the course is mulling options for a replacement. The course also needs a new $5 million sprinkler ...