HOW TO AIM IRONS Correctly and Hit More Greens in Regulation! (GOLF SWING BASICS)

Learn how to aim your irons with this simple golf swing tip from Todd Kolb of USGolfTV!
If you feel like you make a good golf swing and still struggle with how to hit irons, you may just need to learn how to aim irons properly. So how do you aim irons for a better golf iron swing?
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The most important aspect is the club face, of all the golf tips from this video that is the most important one to remember. And if you start by aiming this before your body, you will learn how to hit irons straight, and you are bound to hit more greens in regulation!
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[@adamdunn8654]

I kid you not. I watched this video, found it very sensible. Went out to play golf as I ALWAYS do every week no fail and on the 17th hole, 145’ par 3 over water hit my 1st hole in ONE in 9 years of playing!! Next week, different hole par 3 155’ and came 4” from the hole. This has drastically improved my game and aim. Try it! I swear by this instruction video.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Let’s go!! Post of the month right here. 👊

[@angelaamoroso3279]

Totally agree - post of the month! Congratulations!

[@minyn685]

That is amazing I am amazed CONGRATS👏👏👏👏

[@stevenl.halesr.6894]

STANDING OVATION...CONGRATS!!!

[@larryblancet2538]

Didn’t you used to hit HOMERUNS for a living?

[@johannesswillery7855]

Golf is easy. Just do thirty-two things perfectly every time and the ball will go long and straight!

[@cz1mmt]

You are correct. Which is why I am a proponent of the single plane swing. It removes several of those complications.

[@Keboomrang]

I just watched others golf youtuber video ... and the numbers increase to 96 for a perfect shot!

[@johannesswillery7855]

@@Keboomrang 96? Damn. I had about 30 of them down pat.

[@AC-tn1cy]

@@Keboomrang 🤣

[@Jackboy497]

The ball doesn’t move 😂

[@jamesmccarn7775]

I'm a plus 2 handicap, age 60, been playing for 35 years. I learned from a teaching pro back in 1988 to set up my irons EXACTLY as being taught here. I also place my feet together and step out EXACTLY as shown in this video. Tiger does this as well. I can also cut my ball by slightly closing or opening my club face without moving my feet using this setup. Picking a target spot in front of your ball may work for most but I bet you have a double digit handicap. Many important things involved so I'm not saying these setup is a Johnny Fix All but it should help. The way you grip your club, takeaway and tempo of your swing is very important obviously, but this setup will help you hit straighter shots. The only time I use a target in front of my ball is when I'm putting. I find three spots between my ball and the hole. The midpoint is where I want the ball to cross and the first and last set the speed for the putt. Best of luck guys, it's a great game and if you're breaking 80 you're in the top 5 percent!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

James, great story right here. Your old pro did well my friend! Thanks for sharing 👊

[@markrussell9088]

Wow +2 at 60, I am 60 in 5mths & off 5, you give me hope, keep it up. 👍

[@Sneshie]

Been a +2 since I was 17, herniated a disc and had to give up competitive play. After lots of PT, stretching, and exercise, I’m so grateful to be able to play again casually and score almost as well as I used to. Never knew breaking 80 was top 5%, definitely feels like even more of an achievement after everything that’s transpired. Hope I can continue to play this beautiful game throughout my life and maintain a solid handicap into my 60s as well. Happy for you

[@jeddyhi]

Stand behind your ball, look at your target, pick an intermediate spot in front of the ball that lines up with your target line, square up clubface to that then the rest of your stance. Swing.

[@10UPn2DOWN]

Well said, big miss in this video. Gotta check wind, pick spot, pick spot x" in front of ball. lone up scoring lines than follow Todd's instruction. Love his vids, he missed on this one.⛳✌

[@dougsmith8107]

agreed 100%. You can't possibly line up to any target while addressing the ball.

[@NonnyStrikes]

Ploy to make money and get subs. That's all this fella is doing. Spend your time playing around people that are below your playing level long enough, and you start telling people all the wrong things...because they're things you're good at...not things everyone can be good at.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

@@10UPn2DOWN thanks for the input. Standing behind the ball is another solid way to go about aiming. 👊

[@keke4521]

That is absolutely correct. Don`t know if he made mistake with this video or just named video incorrecly. Maybe name of the video should have been something like ”How to set up correctly for your iron shot”.

[@troyanfumar914]

As newby in this sports, this is my first time to encounter legit way of teaching basic gold. I will follow your style and hoping this will improve me more. God bless and more power. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Welcome to the group! Glad you found us. Our goal is to provide good solid information that is easy to understand. More to come....

[@robertmazzarachio7939]

This is my first season of playing organized golf so help in every area is well appreciated , you are clear and easy to understand so I’ll be watching all your videos

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thanks Robert! Appreciate those kind words. Hope you subscribed. More great content coming. 👊

[@ramsin6938]

Hey Todd, great video and instruction. I used your alignment technique today and found my shots were much more on line with a much more consistent ball flight as well. I’ve viewed a lot of online content regarding alignment as I struggle with this at times and your simple and effective teaching method is the best I’ve used by far. Thanks !

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Appreciate your kind words! Anytime we can help our fellow golfers it is a good day. More great content to come 👊

[@leemzgoogle917]

I think one of the most important steps to aiming properly is to pick an intermediate target, a spot on the ground, maybe a foot or two in front of the ball, that is in line with your target. It's much easier to align the clubface square to a target that's 1-2 feet in front of the ball than it is to align it to a target that's 170 yards away. I do this on every shot with every club in the bag from driver to putter.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

This is a solid concept of picking a small target just in front of the ball...thanks for sharing

[@bretthines6893]

Absolutely correct! I have to do this with every shot!

[@BiLatKnee]

Pretty helpful. I was often pulling my irons cuz the topline was subconsciously influencing my aim. This was a bigger problem with offset irons like the Ping Eye 2's I used to play years ago and I tried to combat it by switching to less offset irons. But the simple act of lining up the toeline perpendicular to the ground has the clubhead looking much better at address and giving me great directional control. It's counterintuitive that putting feet together would help alignment, but it does. I am integrating that with the point along target line a few feet in front I have always used.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Great point. The new off set irons can make aiming a challenge. Thanks for posting 👊

[@MrDecussi]

I continue to pull my irons. Trying my best to follow Coach Kolbs instructions.

[@jamespetry3337]

Awesome Training Vid! Appreciate you taking time out for this! Best regards!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Appreciate your comment. More to come....stay tuned.

[@waynepark4430]

Love this tip. I will be giving this a try. Thanks 👍.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

You got it! Hope you subscribed..

[@roberthuot7887]

Ahhhh, now I've got it. Straight shots coming up all the time now. Thanks.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

You bet!

[@chucklucas8747]

The best club I have is a 10.5 foot joy

[@ohboy2592]

Now that is funny. 🤣🤣🤣

[@stanleyyelnats1313]

BRILLIANT 😂

[@v.flores5659]

hahahahaha!!!

[@rmp1111]

My best club is a sandwich at the turn

[@mblimmina]

The foot wedge!!

[@carlitosverduzco3643]

I’m new to golf ⛳️ I’m watching lots of videos thanks Todd good tips 👌🏻

[@AsadKhan-lm6yr]

100% agree about the club face contact. It’s the focus of my game now. Do what you want before and after although following through with intention toward your target sometimes helps

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Solid post! The clubface has the biggest impact on direction and curve. 👊

[@mrchitlin6255]

I watch a lot of online instructors You are hands down the best at conveying info Thx

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thanks! Total team effort on our side...

[@angelaamoroso3279]

As I walk towards my ball mentally preparing for the next shot, I try to wall directly "behind" the ball so I see it in a direct line (hopefully) to the green or my next target. This also gives me a feeling of distance - not having one of those fancy watches! - and which club I should consider using. This video adds another dimension to better aim!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Love it! Thanks Angela for sharing your thoughts...always spot on 👊

[@MarkSmithhhh]

Good idea, I need to start doing that

[@bobokoniewski4574]

This is one of the BEST set up videos. Especially the tip about the head. Well done.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thanks Bob! Appreciate the kind words...what other topics would you like to see us cover?

[@bobokoniewski4574]

@@USGOLFTVshow Anything around the green. I think that area is where most amatuers struggle.

[@liljackypaper]

"Your feet don't hit the golf ball" Sir you overestimate my swing!

[@JohnWilliams-ex6hk]

🤣

[@Jacob-ed1bl]

Hilarious!

[@johnpearson4060]

ever heard of a foot wedge?

[@cwfinlayson]

Best club in my bag is the foot wedge.

[@lkshardwaretradinglks8773]

@@JohnWilliams-ex6hk m0

[@deohin5447]

What about looking down target line from behind the ball and picking intermediate point? That should be first thing. Right?

[@rlake349]

Your absolutely right

[@USGOLFTVshow]

What you suggest is another solid way to accomplish the goal.

[@UnknownMoses]

@@USGOLFTVshow What if you're blind?

[@TMar1961]

Do that AFTER you square the club head in your hands, then aim the clubhead at the intermediate point; you can do both in the same setup.

[@robertmazzarachio7939]

Thanks Todd great video and instructions very easy to follow

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Our pleasure! Other topics you would like to see us cover?

[@joetroupe893]

Thanx for the tip on setting up for my iron shots. I am confident this advice applies to all the clubs including the putter as well.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Joe, good question. Yes these same tips can apply to all clubs in your bag. 👊

[@anmaqm5883]

Great advice, thank you.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Our pleasure, hope you subscribed

[@mikegruber172]

i started lining up the club face, major improvement and SO easy to do

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Awesome! We cover this and other simple game improving ideas in our book THE BAD LIE which you can find here www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@jimcioffi9970]

Great tip. I’ve been leveraging all VLS tips for 1 year now. Best thing going for seasoned golfers. (Jim, 54, Gainesville, GA)

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Let's go, thanks Jim. Have you read our book THE BAD LIE?

[@jumperstartful]

In order to aim correctly, you must determine your dominant eye. Very important when putting.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Solid advice Jay.....

[@Hankersonphotography]

What the hell is a dominant eye?

[@mikeshilkitus2479]

Have read that another point about aiming the feet, especially as you get closer to the green, is that the foot alignment is parallel to the club face so think of railroad tracks. The feet aim slightly left of the target otherwise your stance may be closed.

[@bjnwright]

I like it. The more golf I play and I've been playing for 35 years now and have done a lot of research on the swing and swing mechanics - the more I realise that 90% of the swing is just set-up and aim.

[@FairwayJack]

good stuff

[@warholscircus]

For aiming, I was taught as you demonstrated turning my head while in position over the ball. However, I was also shown to stand behind the ball first in a straight line through the ball, to the hole and pick out a spot to aim at several feet ahead of the ball on that line. That way you can aim at something say 10 feet away, instead of 150 yards away. This method greatly improved my aim. To be honest, I thought I learned that from you?

[@jcoats1203]

@ Warhol’s Circus Exactly. Not much point in all of his procedures if you haven’t picked out an intermediate mark as you say. At least that’s the way I was taught.

[@axlejohnson9156]

Jack Nicklaus has been teaching that method for over 30 years, in his book "Lesson Tee".

[@ra1der5]

Absolutely! I just wrote EXACTLY the same thing (I should be flogged for not reading this first). I don’t understand why today’s pros aren’t teaching this.

[@stevenl.halesr.6894]

Putting is the same way...Pick your intermediate targets closer to you and start you putt on that target line!

[@golflre7179]

Thanks! Great tip and demo.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Yes sir! Any other topics you would like to see us cover?

[@golflre7179]

@@USGOLFTVshow How to manage “tweener” distances: choking up, or shorter swings,...

[@bazcourt379]

Super info,thanks a lot..watched this video a few times and the following day i played and knocked 4 shots off my score!!keep these videos coming!!cheers👍👍

[@USGOLFTVshow]

More great content coming...👊

[@kylecruel]

So take a few practice swings first to get your tempo and mental prep then use this technique to properly align your body, club and shot...got it. Thank you

[@aemk6129]

20 minutes later………. Let ‘er rip!

[@anmaqm5883]

What you have suggested is of great value because - it is a method of gripping the club correctly so as to ensure that the clubface remains square to your target line....

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Appreciate that! More great content to come...

[@CB-ig9ug]

It’s easy to hit straight and long if you do 59 things perfectly in 2 secs.

[@TehRc3]

Thank you

[@MarkSmithhhh]

Very helpful...a big help was playing with less offset

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Awesome!

[@hanslang4910]

great lesson. thanks

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Our pleasure, what other topics would you like to see us cover?

[@SPFDRum]

Simple, I'm a fan of simple!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

You got it. 👍

[@stripervince1]

Because I played baseball my entire life until 5 years ago. (I'm 62)I'm a pull hitter when I play lefty. I miss greens to the right with my mid irons. Im OK when I play righty , I hit them straighter. But left handed, I'll have to try this. Thanks for this tip

[@1Putt4eagle]

Or you stand behind the ball and find a broken tee, a discolored grass or leaf on your target line and make sure your swing plane is delivering the club face on that line.

[@tigerman1978]

Yeah, I dont get why you want to aim for and try line up to a small target 200 yards away when you can aim and align for one 2 feet away... Doesnt stop me from pulling, but works wonders when I dont :p

[@JohnnyDSR]

Way too much thinking.... Sure get your alignment but frankly good ball strikers make subtle adjustments based on wrist / impact shot shaping. Intermediate alignment target helps but most of all in my experience set up behind the ball, check your target, address and take a few peeks to where you want to land the ball, adjust feet alignment if need be based on your "feel" of the shot and execute using muscle memory. This is too difficult to explain in words. Sorry... Too much thinking will destroy you !!

[@PauloG100]

Thanks for this, really helpful. I have Skytrak and I used this and was hitting great shots right online!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Paul, fantastic! Always nice to hear when we can help... hope you subscribed. More great content coming 👊

[@PauloG100]

@@USGOLFTVshow I have and looking forward to more great tips.

[@johnljacksonjr5074]

That was Very Good , not long drawn out ( like to hear you talk ) helpful . Thanks You

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Our pleasure! Other topics you would like to see us cover?

[@valenciaandrew3355]

Hello John ?

[@johnljacksonjr5074]

@@valenciaandrew3355 hello Valencia

[@valenciaandrew3355]

how are you feeling today I hope you are having a great time with your family and friends?

[@Julian-pc8tu]

This is exactly what I needed lol

[@reidkuhn5959]

Did this today after struggling for weeks. Amazingly straight iron shots. Need to learn how to chip next :o(

[@catchinbass2240]

Chipping is more just rotating, make you are not trying to do it with your wrist. You will master it

[@fproszek]

golfing 56 years, went to baseball grip 10 years ago, besides water, i haven't lost a ball since. I lost distance but geeze, my pals laugh when i pull out the same ball I've used the last three games. It's free to try it. Split hands, neutral grip, half swing , don't need a glove anymore either.

[@bordy217]

Best advice I ever saw was to find a straight line and find a mark a few feet in front of you to align to instead of trying to line something up that is160 yards away. It's greatly helped my aim.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Fantastic! We like this idea

[@henrysvazas2243]

APPRECIATE THE SIMPLE PRESENTATION. BURLINGTON, ONTARIO.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Our pleasure! Hope the information is improving your game and you are a subscriber. 👊

[@Treaiser]

Thanks bud

[@golffit3066]

Parallax error is a problem with this method. Use an intermediate target to align the clubface. 2' in front of the ball, a blade of grass, a divot, broken tee etc. Its much more effective

[@jimt9816]

A good explanation of the basics, and the importance of a pre-shot routine. Here's my question. How does the ever-desired in-to-out swing-path (with a resulting draw) factor into the aim. Is the amount of my in-to-out swing-path angle essentially irrelevant as long as the clubface is square to the target at impact?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Great question, we like a slight closed stance as it promotes an inside out swing direction.

[@larryjones8928]

I have known that way back in the seventy’s. It’s a good video to show a new golfer

[@USGOLFTVshow]

New and old...good stuff!

[@daveriffey9902]

The Rimer really helped me see and repeat my ball position ...

[@Bamacountry88]

Great video,aiming has been my nemesis for so long,definitely going to try this my next outing..new sub here!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Awesome! More great content to come.

[@terrywhite5240]

Great advise thanks but I'm curious to know if you start with feet in line why does the right foot look like its 3 - 4 inches behind the left foot or is it just the angle of the videographer ?

[@b1uelobster18]

I start by standing behind my ball and picking an intermediary target, usually 2 or 3 feet in front of the ball. Sidehill, downhill, and uphill are so much more common when playing that your target line is rarely directed at the pin.

[@rrfelt]

Great video. However the first thing I do is get behind the target so I can get a spot 3 to 6 inches away and line up that way.

[@starke2908]

NOW you tell me...dayum!

[@TeddyCavachon]

After setting up as suggested a good way to double check alignment is to take a slow practice swing and hold the club out in the finish extension, the point in the swing where the club force pulls the trail arm straight and horizontal and the face has turned over with the toe pointing up. Where the arm and shaft are pointing relative to the intended target will predict the the direction the ball will fly off the face if the same biomechanics are used at impact. A significant difference between the swings of pros and recreational golfers affecting the ability to hit to a specific target is an action called side bend. Turning the downswing the spine bends towards the trail foot which causes a reactionary lateral shift of the hips to target and allows the trail arm to swing and straighten down the target line, which is necessary to allow the club force time to pull the trail arm straight. Absent any side bend action in the spine the swing is more of a purely rotational motion which will cause the club head to whip around to the left rather than out towards the target resulting in the trail arm being bent at the elbow instead of being pulled straight towards the target. If a golfer has the swing fault of not allowing the club force to pull the arm consistently straight in every shot - partial and full - it introduces a huge amount of shot-to-shot and club-to-club variability to the swing which will affect accuracy even with the consistent address procedure demonstrated here.

[@exitar1]

so true

[@user-un4ic3bd5c]

trainable

[@pasqualeminicucci1643]

Great suggestions Todd! Thank you!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Our pleasure. Which part did you find the most helpful?

[@pasqualeminicucci1643]

@@USGOLFTVshow the part where you move your head and turn toward the target.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

@@pasqualeminicucci1643 awesome! A simple yet great tip👊

[@valenciaandrew3355]

Hello Pasquale, how long have you been playing golf ⛳?

[@pasqualeminicucci1643]

@@valenciaandrew3355 on a more regular basis, about 10 years.

[@mauricelevitan2405]

Hi Todd, firstly, I want to tell you just how much I enjoy watching your phenomenal videos. I wonder if you could give me advice regarding this particular issue which has plagued me for many years. On the downswing, as noted by golfing partners, my feet tend to dance. Unfortunately, I have no conscious perception of exactly why this happens. When I am steady, even though I am short in stature and 68 years old, I can send the ball a long way. Regards Maurice Toronto, Ontario

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thanks for the kind words, much appreciated. Here is a good place to start kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqmQeWekqbKWfdU

[@kevinbooth8194]

Todd I'm amazed there are so many qualified PGA instructors commenting on your channel.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Appreciate that. There are many great PGA members out there. Proud to me part of the organization.

[@deecawley3902]

That head turn is magic. Thank you!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

You got it! What other topics would you like to see us cover?

[@deecawley3902]

@@USGOLFTVshow I’ll be honest. A how-to in becoming a pro LPGA golfer as a 39 year old ex-D1 6’2” 180# basketball player. I have the drive. Just need the how to. Practice what for how long. A true training regimen would be amazing! 🏌🏻‍♀️⛳️😃

[@jimsanderson1266]

I've been working on my "towards" for a long time. Best drill EVER to help you hit the ball where you want it to go. Amazing results Sir, you are the man !!

[@christopherloudon4156]

I find it funny that people are trying to critique his method. He is just giving tips to help. Simple tips to help for a starting point. He is a professional and has probably helped some really good players. But there is plenty of know it alls that comment that they know so much more than him! I'm sure he has much more in depth methods for precision.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Christopher, appreciate the kind words. We do our best to provide good solid information for our fellow golfer and will keep doing so....more great content to come!

[@BobBrooks921]

I stand behind the ball and with my lead hand already gripping the club shaft, I aim the club face in the direction I want to hit the shot (the club head is a few inches left of the ball). I keep the club head steady and on the ground and then move 90 degrees around so I'm parallel to the target line. I then place my trail hand on the club and take some practice swings to make sure I'm brushing the grass in front of the ball position. I then step in and hit the shot.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

This is a good system....thanks for sharing

[@j.w.matney8390]

Interesting. I have found that having a slightly open stance helps with accuracy.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Lots of ways to do it, the key 🔑 is finding what is best for you. 👊

[@marcipfookshing5157]

Try it the next day on the golf course it really works indeed.🤙

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Awesome! Are you a subscriber?

[@marcipfookshing5157]

@@USGOLFTVshow Yes

[@stephenurso9267]

I'm a 4 handicap and I found if I put my right foot a little behind my left and aim a little right it helps my swing plane.as long as my left pant seam is aiming where I want the ball to go it goes there.its unconventional but it's always worked for me.i basically tought myself through trial and error!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

As a 4 hdcp you have it working....stick with what works for you! Great post...

[@Montsumoto]

In combining this with the Vertical Line Swing, when you close your stance should your hips and shoulders also be closed? I assume that the clubface is still square to the target in any case, right? Thanks

[@USGOLFTVshow]

You got it. Clubface square to the target line while the feet and shoulders are slightly closed. 👍

[@mazdaspeedmx512lbs]

I solved the swing. Its completely uttery different physics than anybody in the entire golf world has ever thought. I had to create a entirely new model to explain my new physics. i made it simple.

[@okolemahu]

You can have perfect alignment and still come over the top and pull the ball left or swipe across it and slice it right.

[@davidmayo3368]

I hold the club up and make sure the grooves are perpendicular. There's a little roll (bulge?) to the leading edge of my clubs. I'm holding it at my target then step over and draw an imaginary line parallel to the target for my feet. I try to trust that and forget about it, otherwise I have a tendency to turn to the right a little.

[@mack042]

Question addressing the ball off the hosel of the club rather than the sweet spot. i get better results and hit sweet spot of club regularly not sure how this works is it because of my swing path and how do i aim irons correctly if i address the ball this way thanks help needed LoL!!!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

You are not alone here. Many of the best players do not line up the ball in the exact center of the club, if it works, keep at it. Thanks for posting.

[@peakzispsycho8088]

Thanks for the tip. Translates immediately to lower scores.

[@denniswhite2885]

Hi Todd, I know this is off the current topic but I watched your video on The Mul club and you make it look fairly easy. I bought one but I am really struggling hitting it. I'm using my putting stroke but not getting any consistency. I either scaul it or barely move it? Any suggestions?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Check ball position, make sure it is back a little and keep your weight steady on the lead foot. 👊

[@dalesheets2383]

I was taught something similar. Also look at target when you move your feet to adjust. I see way too many people move their feet multiple times when they're staring at the ball and ready to hit. Best tip I could give someone is to swing smooth with a little whipping action. Feel the club face square at impact. Most people swing to damn hard. SMOOTH

[@matsfreedom]

Hours spent at the range will lower your score. One or two refresher lessons per season helps, too. I had one lesson early last year and dropped my handicap by 6 points! Early release was killing my aim, and my instructor saw this swing flaw in a nanosecond. Best $75.00 I ever spent.

[@bender49ers]

Love your humility. It's never too late to learn things over again. Complacency can defeat you. I had a snowbird from Montana golf with me one day he said young man you mind if I have you try something different. All he did was fix my alignment and I went from driving 270 to 320ish I lost it again but eh that's golf.

[@legend9018]

Good video, as others have commented though you definitely need a reference point in your peripheral vision that you select from behind the ball. Most golfers though do not use the leading edge to aim so that is a good point. Often times they use the topline of the club which isn’t entirely accurate. The process you promote is good though as a preshot routine. I’ve played with plenty of golfers that have very good swings but are just aimed poorly. Inevitably they begin tinkering with their swing and that leads to disaster. A gun will shoot only where you aim it. Some comments have said this assumes you have a good swing and strike and that is true however, when you do actually deliver the club properly it’s good to have this variable covered correctly.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Solid points here...

[@jasonmarch288]

Clubface pointing at target at address means it will be closed when the ball separates from the face. Left! Nicklaus had a slightly open face at address so the face would be square at impact.

[@user-nf8mh1po2j]

Gorgeous

[@matthewmiller3069]

One thing I missed is how to air your body. For example, if I drew a line in front of my feet, should that line intersect with my target?

[@markvigil7390]

Todd, I never feel like my right hand (dominant hand) fits so I can fully extend my wrist at the top of my back swing. What am I doing wrong?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Hard to tell, take a look at our 5 tips for beginners. There is some great information on the grip in that video...hope that helps.

[@Jdavid1976]

I stand behind the ball facing the green. I pick a visual cue about one foot in front of the ball (clump of grass, etc) in line with the green. Set up to the ball and square the face to that visual cue. Then swing and hit a tree or straight in the water.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

LOL, we can help you.....

[@roganderson6048]

The standing up makes sense. I have it happen or seems to happen once in a while I am driving the ball. I found that I seem to sneak closer I think. What happens is I feel it after I hit the ball and even if I hit it good I know where it is going, down the right edge and then with a slice. It seems that I do not get the club face square when I stand up and when I do it I know where it is going as I can feel the club face is open. All I do is make sure I am far enough away from the ball until the next time.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

You got this!

[@mitchmyers5132]

Question. Using your suggestions for aiming irons correctly is then opposite for your suggestions for getting more swing speed for the older golfer. If I flare out my feet and close my hips and shoulders a bit, then will my aim for my irons be off? Might the answer be to move from i.e. a 6 iron to a 5 iron?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Good question. We cover this in great detail in my latest book, The Bad Lie www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@neiljmck52]

I like to stand behind the ball and pick out a target about 10 ft in front of the ball that is in line with the target so that when you get over the ball you can aim the club head at the target just in front of you rather than the one further away. I would guess that Todd's head rotation can also be used in combination with this.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Neil, solid post right here!

[@danburch9989]

Skill comes into play be selecting the correct club, proper swing, proper alignment. Once you strike the ball, all that goes out the window and luck takes over. A tuft of grass, divot, anything that the ball hits as it bounces or rolls makes the difference between an ace or a bogey or worse.

[@normhotte8613]

the more I practice, the luckier I get

[@DASH1ful]

i put my bag directly in front of the ball to help me line up. it helps me to get perfect alignment and doesn't effect the flight of the ball.

[@williamwetherington844]

so you could not hit a straight ball if you tried. you're either always in the rough to the left or right of the fairways and your playing partners must think you're crazy and leave and never ask to play with them again. i put my bag directly in front of the ball to help me line up?

[@Soul-Taker]

I ask my playing partner to lie down directly in front of the ball, they only get hit every now and then so yeah . .

[@senator558]

As a bonus, your bag is in easy striking distance with your club when you shank it.

[@DASH1ful]

@@williamwetherington844 it doesn't matter where the ball goes so long as your alignment is good. at least then you can console yourself with the thought that you weren't aiming there.

[@valenciaandrew3355]

Hello Dash I hope you don't have helping me out to become a good golfer ?

[@extrememetaldrummer1]

Great vid! Little off topic, but where can I get that hitting net? I need one desperately for my back yard! Any and all help would be deeply appreciated.

[@frankystyles5642]

Seriously? It’s very clear that you have access to the internet... ask google it will tell you the answer to almost any question you have ever pondered.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Allan, we use archery netting...it works great but is a little hard on golf balls.

[@extrememetaldrummer1]

@@frankystyles5642 Simmah down!

[@extrememetaldrummer1]

@@USGOLFTVshow Beautiful! Thanks for taking the time to reply. I looked all over for netting and never realized anything about archery. Good stuff!

[@AW-lq9bf]

This had 90s golftv infomercial vibes

[@bradleysmith3963]

Gonna do this this weekend, I swear I think I open my club in my swing but not sure

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Be sure to let us know how it goes. You got this!

[@putt4par77]

Todd, I am breaking my wrists at the time I am striking the ball. This is costing me distance. How can I stop doing that ? What exercises should I be doing ? How can I also add more dynamic loft to my irons

[@RK831]

Most amateur golfers set up closed at address. What I see on video, especially from the classic golfers, that they first set up by putting the right foot forward to the stance, then the left. That opens the stance and offsets the tendency to close the body at address.

[@robertsturgess7690]

What can I do to measure distance from the feet and ball in the aiming process?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Good question, you want to position your body so your hands fall directly below your shoulders when you grip the club. This will help you find the proper distance from the ball.

[@kurukoei]

Err ... step 1 is to stand behind the ball, find the line and pick a spot about 15 inches in front of the ball on the line. Step 2 is to line up your club face square to that spot. Step 3 is set up your feet and shoulders square to the clubface. Done. You cannot see the line by standing next to the ball as the parallax error comes into play.

[@loumalizia162]

Jack Nicklaus tip circa 1963 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Sports Section.

[@NonnyStrikes]

That's why I don't subscribe to these arrogant assholes that spin people around and around just because they play above average. IF anything, confirming the line can only be done by peripheral vision that is acute. Eliminating para distortion. Guys like this need to stop teaching.

[@Jacob-ed1bl]

My ball striking wasn't that bad but my alignment was, the technique you described got me my first hole in one and I'm far more accurate.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

@@NonnyStrikes sorry you feel that way. We simply try to provide good solid advice for people to enjoy the game.

[@dookiehowser1162]

@@USGOLFTVshow I'm sure this is a silly question, but what is the leading edge of the golf club? is that the front of the club where the lie/loft is?

[@ubb4me]

I pick a spot or object a foot or so in front of my ball in line with my target and align my club face to that. It's too difficult to align it to a target 150 yards away.

[@rohanmarshall3679]

Thankyou, I was going to write the same comment. Get behind the ball to pick the line!

[@darrenmcintosh326]

A foot from your ball...so just above your knee?

[@ubb4me]

@@darrenmcintosh326 Yup, I rarely hit it fat.