The Problem: Even a perfect, synced swing will fail if your body is not properly aimed at the start.
Practice Drill: Place a club on the ground parallel to your target line to act as “training wheels”.
Body Check: Ensure your feet, hips, and shoulders are all perfectly parallel to that club on the ground.
On-Course Strategy: Find an intermediate target—like a divot, leaf, or discolored piece of grass—about a foot in front of your ball on your target line.
The Setup: Aim the bottom edge of your clubface perpendicular to that spot first, then set your feet parallel to it.
Questions and Answers
Q: What do I do if I feel misaligned on the course? A: Step away and reset. Use the intermediate target method to visually “link” your clubface to the target line before building your stance.
Q: Why shouldn’t I aim my feet directly at the hole? A: Your feet should be parallel to the target line (like railroad tracks), not pointing at the target, or you will actually be closed to the line.
