Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. Alignment sticks are some of the simplest — and most useful — training aids out ...

Unless you have owned an alignment stick, you might not fully be aware of all the ways they can help you out. But it’s a great practice tool for improving your swing path, alignment and aim — the ...

CHASKA, MINN. — Go ahead, name the fundamentals of a good golf swing. How long did it take until you said alignment? Along with grip and posture, instructors and professionals have long preached ...

With the help of a stick and a swimming noodle, Top 50 Coach Josh Mayo explained why my golf ball doesn't go where I want it ...

Walking along the range at the U.S. Women’s Open at Lancaster, the most popular training aid was obvious. Alignment sticks were everywhere. At one point, there were 19 women hitting balls on the range ...

U.S. Open 36-hole leader Wyndham Clark's favorite swing drill has a couple of distinct benefits that can help any golfer's ...