Ed. Note: This edition of Play Smart was published in partnership with XXIO. The shanks are one of the most debilitating flaws in golf. Worse yet, they can pop up without warning. Anyone who’s ever ...

There isn’t a golfer out there who hasn’t experienced a case of the shanks — and it sure is nervy anytime they occur. While having the shanks is frustrating, what’s scariest about them isn’t just the ...

You've probably seen a shank in golf. If you're a golfer, you've probably hit a shank. And, in either case, as soon as you ...