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Proper Alignment in Golf

The best videos selected by Fred P on the best way to align yourself at address

📖 Word of the Day: Alignment Sticks in Golf — the definition, before moving on to the videos.

The “Alignment” Lessons”

21 videos

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The Basics of Alignment

First aim with the clubface, then position your body parallel to the line of play: a step-by-step guide.

Aiming with an intermediate point

A marker one meter in front of the ball makes the target easy to aim at, from the driver to the irons.

Correcting a misaligned alignment

Aiming too far to the right, a shoulder jerk, or your body opening up as you get older: Get to the root cause before making any changes to your swing.

Draw and Fade by Alignment

Opening or closing your stance from a straight shot: the curve is set up at address.

Aligning putts and short game

Ball line, reading the greens, open feet on a chip: aim accurately when precision matters most.

Other Lessons

The secret to proper alignment is, first and foremost, to make it a regular part of your pre-shot routine and to follow the basic steps for proper alignment (see steps 1 through 7 below), regardless of which club you’re using.

In summary: To achieve a perfect alignment in golf…

Incorporate alignment into your pre-shot routine, no matter which club you use

Stand 10 to 13 feet behind the ball

Find a reference point less than 50 cm between the ball and the target; if necessary, take a practice shot first. )

Align the clubface with the marker

Only then should you align your shoulders, followed by your feet, parallel to the clubface at 7 o'clock. The only exceptions to this rule (for the feet) are a fade or a draw (for experts).

Choose a reference point less than 50 cm between the ball and the target. 4. (You may want to take a practice swing first.) 5. Align the clubface with the reference point 6. Only then align your shoulders, followed by your feet, parallel to the clubface 7. The only exceptions to this rule (for the feet) are a fade or a draw (for experts)

Choose a reference point less than 50 cm between the ball and the target. 4. (You may want to take a practice swing first.) 5. Align the clubface with the reference point 6. Only then align your shoulders, followed by your feet, parallel to the clubface 7. The only exceptions to this rule (for the feet) are a fade or a draw (for experts)

* Amateur competitions with guidance from the pros