Alignment options for golf practice vary from simple and inexpensive to pricey and overrated. Let’s take a look at a few I’ve used over the years.
Maybe you have heard pros say they just wanted to hit that one down the middle on the final hole of an important championship they won in the past.
They thought of setting up with an alignment rod on the practice range all those years and focused on a smooth swing to win.
Let’s take a look at some alignment options I use.
Golf Clubs
For years I used a single golf club parallel to my intended line. Starting out with a square stance, hips and shoulders was my focus.
I’d call this alignment option… old school, but it works and everyone has clubs. This example uses two clubs.
I still use this option if I have limited time before a round.
Next Generation
After that setup, I changed to alignment rods. I tried to use the alignment rod option for putting and full swings.
It turned out I’m not a big fan of alignment rods when I’m practice putting. It was a way to gauge my backstroke and follow through.
The second photo is a setup using two rods. One for ball position and the other for aligning to my intended target line. I’m not a big fan of a loose alignment rod in between my feet. I’m forever kicking it.
Rimer 2.0 Ball Position Trainer
Then I spent more money at Carsley Golf. While I like the idea, I’ve really not taken to their product. I’ve been searching for a way to use it.
I thought I’d like it for putting. However, I needed a way to measure my backstroke and follow through without using a training aid. The idea is you need to be able to practice something you can take to the course.
Ball position when putting isn’t an issue for me. I put the ball in the same place off my left heel for every putt.
I’ve included it anyway. It’s a nice well made product, but it’s expensive.
What I use today
I always carry 4 alignment rods in my bag. I use The Elixir Golf alignment stick connectors for stability and to create a chipping gate.
