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Golf Tips for Aim and Alignment:

Poor alignment is a common problem that I too had. Sometimes we can hit straight pulls and pushes that are solid but offline even if we are aligned properly. So first of all make sure that when you are aligned properly, this is not happening.

Also the eyes are not that reliable for alignment, especially when we are set up to the ball. I would suggest that you line up the shot behind the ball and then find something on the ground about five feet in front of the ball that is on your line. You can usually find a weed or piece of dirt or something. Sometimes this is difficult on the course so you want to practise at the range where you can throw a tee or something as your intermediate target.

By practicing this you can "get a feel" for proper alignment and it will be more automatic. When you set up to the ball, first align your club to the target, then your feet, and finally your hips and shoulders. Many people align their club and feet OK but their shoulders and hips are off. Use a club, or better, have someone else check your hip and shoulder alignment at setup.

Remember that your feet and club are about three feet away from each other, and your club and shoulder alignment is actually more important than your feet. So concentrate mostly on aligning your shoulders and the club. Then trust your alignment even if it looks strange from your eyes when you are set up.

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