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Aim and alignment are two of the most important fundamentals in golf. Getty Images Aiming and alignment are certainly hot topics in lessons and golf schools. Many golfers assume they should naturally be able to do this, rather than realizing it is a learned and earned skill that improves with practice.
Here are five things to remember that will improve your aim and alignment. 1. Golf is played side-on One reason aiming can be challenging is that golf is played side-on, rather than down the line, like darts or bowling.
This creates a natural optical illusion that makes accurate aim more difficult. Because of this, golfers need not only a clear aiming plan, but also consistent practice to train their eyes and body to align correctly. 2.
An alignment stick can make a huge difference When you watch professional golfers practice, they almost always have some type of alignment aid on the ground. Practicing with feedback dramatically increases your chances of improving. A simple method is to place an alignment rod just outside the golf ball, parallel to your target line.
Use it as a reference to check your setup. This habit helps you aim more accurately and also reveals whether your shots are starting where you think they are. If you aim incorrectly but still try to force the ball to reach the target, you may unknowingly develop compensations to make up for poor setup.