PGA instructor Chris Ryan highlights five major alignment mistakes amateur golfers make and explains how to fix them. He covers approaching the ball from an open angle, using intermediate targets, avoiding stance shuffling, and checking shoulder alignment. Finally, he demonstrates a game-changing head swivel technique to immediately verify your aim before swinging.
Approach the golf ball from an open angle so you can see the target clearly before setting your stance.
If your aim is off at address, step back and completely reset rather than shuffling your feet, which ruins ball position.
Ensure upper body and shoulder alignment match your lower body, as shoulders dictate swing path far more than toe alignment.
Use an intermediate target 2 feet in front of the ball to set your clubface accurately perpendicular to the target line.
Swivel your head along your shoulder line at address to immediately reveal whether you are aimed left or right of your target.
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