What are alignment sticks?
If you’re new to golf training aids, alignment sticks might seem like a mystery—until you use them. Then you wonder how you ever practiced without them.
Alignment sticks are simple tools that help you fine-tune your setup, aim, and swing path. They’re basically your secret weapon for building a repeatable, reliable swing—whether you’re on the range, at home, or even just visualizing your game.
How can they help your golfing?
Because even great swings break down without a solid foundation. Alignment sticks help you:
- Dial in your aim: Make sure your feet, hips, shoulders, and clubface are all working together.
- Train your swing path: Build muscle memory for inside-out or square paths, depending on your goals.
- Work on ball position: Get consistent with where you place the ball in your stance.
- Fix common mistakes: Like coming over the top, sliding, or early extension.
- Stay intentional: They force you to stop, reset, and actually think about each rep.
How to use them
Don’t worry because there’s no wrong way to start. A few common setups:
- Parallel alignment: Place one stick at your feet and one on your target line to check aim.
- Ball position: Drop a stick perpendicular to your stance to train consistency.
- Swing path drills: Create a narrow gate to groove an inside path or avoid early extension.
- Putting line: Use it on the green to work on start line and face control.
