What's the Difference Between Aim and Alignment?

What’s the Difference Between Aim and Alignment?

Kellie Stenzel shows the key difference between aim and alignment. Learn how to use alignment sticks to set your clubface to the target and position your body lines parallel for a consistent setup and better ball direction.

Your Action Plan

What: Understand and apply the difference between aim and alignment.

Why: Proper setup improves accuracy and consistency in your shots.

How:

Use alignment sticks to create a visual target line

Aim the clubface directly at the target using the leading edge

Align your body lines parallel to the target line

Build your setup around the clubface position

Practice with a setup station to reinforce fundamentals

Your Instructor

Kellie Stenzel

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