Setup & Alignment

Alignment Sticks

The simplest tool in golf — and the most overlooked.

Alignment sticks placed on the ground for golf practice setup

The most overlooked tool in golf. If your setup is wrong, your swing has no chance.

— LearnGolf Editorial

Best For

  • +Every golfer who practices — period
  • +Players struggling with alignment and aim
  • +Instructors running group clinics

Not Ideal For

  • Golfers who never practice (they still need them, though)

Key Features

1

Lightweight fiberglass rods (typically 48" long)

2

Use for alignment, ball position, swing plane, and putting gates

3

Fits into any golf bag

4

Dozens of drill applications

How It Works

Place on the ground parallel to your target line to check alignment of feet, hips, and shoulders. Can also be used vertically for swing plane reference, as putting gates, or stuck in the ground for station drills. The visual feedback trains your eyes to recognize correct setup positions.

LearnGolf Score Breakdown

9.5

LearnGolf Score

9.5 / 10

Effectiveness9.5
Value10.0
Ease of Use9.0
Versatility10.0
Durability9.0

Pros & Cons

Pros

Extremely affordable
Tour-proven and universally recommended
Dozens of uses beyond alignment
Nearly indestructible
Fits in any golf bag

Cons

No feedback mechanism — you need to know how to use them
Can develop bad habits if set up incorrectly

Pricing

$10–$25one time

Sold in pairs. Premium fiberglass versions available up to $40.

Alternatives to Consider

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