Lesson 3 of 7

Alignment

Aim your body and the clubface at the target, not just the ball.

~10 minClubAlignment stick (or a second club)

Steps

  1. 1.Pick a small, specific target (a flag, a tree) rather than a general direction.
  2. 2.Set the clubface square to that target first, before you set your feet.
  3. 3.Then set your feet, knees, hips, and shoulders parallel to the target line — like train tracks, with the ball on the outer rail.
  4. 4.Use an alignment stick or a second club on the ground to check your foot line.

Why it helps

Most beginners aim with their feet, not the clubface — and end up fighting a swing path that's compensating for bad aim.

Your assignment

Lay a club on the ground pointing at your target and take 10 setups checking your feet against it.