Golf Fundamental 1 for beginners- Alignment
Golf Alignment for Beginners
Importance of Golf Swing Alignment
Alignment ensures your body and club face are positioned correctly in relation to the target line (line from the ball to the target).
Clubface Aiming
Aligning your clubface correctly at impact is crucial to ensure that your shot travels in the desired direction. (Review Video below for more detail)
Freedom of Movement
Correct alignment allows freedom of movement through the differing stages of the swing.
Reduced Distance
An incorrect alignment will cause a miss hit or curved ball flight that reduces distance.
Railway Track Alignment Principle for Golf Swing Alignment
Basic Principles of a Proper Golf Swing Alignment
The Target Line
The target line is an imaginary line drawn from the ball to the intended target. (Flag stick or fairway landing spot)
Club Face & Shaft Alignment with the Target Line
The club face should be square (perpendicular) with the target line.
The club shaft should also be perpendicular the target line to ensure the correct club face loft.
Body Alignment
Feet, knees hips and shoulders should be parallel with the target line.
Imaginary Railway Track
Imagine a “railway track” directed at the target:
-On one side is the track from the club and ball to the target.
-On the other side is the track of the parallel body positions to a point left of the target