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 ...

Alignment sticks are one of the most versatile training aids you can add to your bag — and they’re worthwhile. Newer training methods and golf accessories make use of alignment sticks not just to ...

After 20+ years of coaching golfers of all levels, I can tell you this: you don't need fancy equipment to improve your game. I've seen more progress from students with alignment sticks and a ...

PGA Tour players tend to move in packs. Once one player starts doing something a little differently, the peers will take notice. Once that player starts playing well, suddenly you'll start seeing ...

Tommy Fleetwood’s go-to drill is simple. He grabs an alignment stick, lines it up with the angle of his shaft and sticks it in a device called the Swing Plane Perfector. This gives him visual feedback ...

The beauty of golf is that for as much as it takes, occasionally it'll give you something truly magical. Often, that magic come as some form of golf swing breakthrough. A swing tip, a feeling, a ...