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 ...

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 ...

You’re catching it fat. You’re catching it thin. A lot of this happens because of the way your trail hip and knee move in your downswing. With a few practice swings and an alignment rod, however, you ...