Sean Foley: A Common Alignment Error | GolfPass

[@armandosmith3849]

A problem that developed for me over the years was not a club face issue, but a body alignment issue. I’d address the club face square with the target line, feet would also be square to the target line, but my hips would be slightly open (maybe 5-10* open) to the target line. It caused all sorts of pulled and pushed shots. Did some body alignment to the target line work yesterday and the ball flight was what I had been missing for years. Cannot stress enough about body alignment at address being square to the target line!

[@Yoohoo2949]

Great lesson. I recall Ken Venturi said most golfers don't get out of swing, they get out of alignment.

[@PesaJoe]

Great video! Something I often overlook. Very frustrating when you make a good swing and strike but still miss a green because your alignment is off!

[@masonotp332]

I’ve been playing quite a while and it’s simple things like this that can make a world of difference..

[@arthurford829]

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[@alg7096]

Focusing on information like this and the takeaway would make 99% of golfers see massive improvement. Unfortunately 90% of the videos out there do not focus on this so most golfers rarely see much lasting improvement. It’s sad because most everyone could be a lot better than they are by focusing on this boring stuff instead of the sexy swing theories.

[@povrtsux1]

Excellent! Can you explain the following? The club face and target line are further than your eyes and lead shoulder. So, when you set up and looking at target, would the lead shoulder be to the left of target?

[@Natedoc808]

Thank you for this. I got to the point where I can hit draw, fade, straight on demand but was still intermittently quite a bit off line, usually to the right and this process cleaned it right up! Damn optical illusions

[@Lion_lamb]

Really appreciate it Shawn. Hope to see more videos from you.

[@kc8923]

Got my playing partners to check my alignment yesterday after some awful shots. Shoulders and feet not on same line by some way!!

[@zigarillo100]

so important and still basic! Thanks for this to remind everyone of us.

[@swisstrader]

I’ve learned that you simply align like you’re lining up on a set of railroad tracks. The outside track is alignment for ball/club head to the target and your shoulders, hips and legs line up to the inside track. Very simply and effective

[@ianwoollard2063]

This is very helpful to me as a new golfer. I’m just starting to improve my delivery of a neutral club face at impact and feel more able to work on my aiming now. It’s sometimes easy to overlook such basic things when focusing on several at once. Will be putting this method into practice immediately 🏌️‍♂️👍🏻

[@geesplett4527]

Very usefull, Thank you

[@Stantheman848]

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[@johningle1]

Some days it feels so weird to line up straight and not feel like you're aimed 30 yards left.

[@NonnyStrikes]

HA!

[@k20ahole]

I've been aligning clubhead first for years, but never with an intermediate target. I leave about an half inch to or inch gap between club and the ball and somewhat imagine there is a straight line from center of club to the ball and which direction it is pointing. I also do the same thing with putting and it's been working great lately, I don't use a line on my ball or anything. Honestly I dont think my feet even have to be aligned perfect. Like if my club head is good and they are at least close enough where I can freely swing towards the hole ( down my chosen line) it's all good

[@florianz1715]

Thanks Coach!

[@jayvenable4279]

If alignment is correct and we swivel head or ear to ground to look at the target will target still look to the right?

[@CStephenKeklak-xx5hm]

Dick Altman taught me how to aim a putt which may help golfers know how to sense a correct aim when standing to the side of the ball. While lining up a putt from behind place a dime 1 foot or less in front of the ball. The hole should be about 12 to 15 feet ahead. Players should line the putt up very well at the dime. Have someone block the view of the hole before lining up from the side. Most people can correctly aim their putt at the dime when standing from the side of the ball. Unblock the view of the hole & only then have the player rotate their head to look at the hole. It’s amazing, but some sense the hole to the right & others to the left and fewer dead on as their first impression of where they feel they are aiming. The same sense would be helpful when aiming from the side for any shot.

[@gamalsankara1388]

Thank you from 🇰🇪

[@thescarletpimpernel5065]

I used to hit the ball pretty well. I never aligned from behind I just walked to the ball from the side. I bought a book and I started aligning from behind and looking for a spot about 3 to 4 ft in front of the ball. When I aligned it was as though the mark was now to my left. It made me stop rotating and ruined my swing I think. I dont think you need to look at the target from behind. Stand NEXT to the ball look where you wish to aim then approach the ball from the side take your grip set club near the ball, dont look for marks on the ground look at the target. This help you keep the club in front of you. Look at the target move your feet and body to align, if you look for a mark look for a mark BEHIND the ball this helps you align you right hand side and you can see the straight take away. When the club travels behind you its over you cant recover gonna hit a hook. In front of you, you can adjust to a degree misses are not as bad. Gold it a tough game if you hit the ball behind yourself.

[@MichaelLesesne]

Thanks Sean! 👍

[@rm00k]

Shawn, your target line is left of the flag (center of the green over the bunker). Is that intended? Getting the target line right is pretty important too, as much as pointing the club face on that line.

[@brutusoftroy2810]

It's pretty much at the red flag i reckon

[@rm00k]

Whoops. You are right. I couldn't see the red flag. All I saw was the white flag to the right (I guess a flag on another green).

[@pacino8612]

I'm coming over the top because of my aiming. My buddies always tell me I'm aiming too far right.

[@trocvailima6159]

Thanks from Samoa

[@hedwegg]

1. To the Quik: [Alignment & Swing]. Let it happen! (a) Let the [Left's Thumb Line] "align" with your [Shoulder]. (b) Your [Aim] is now part of your [Grip & Swing]. 2. To the Point: What more could you ask for?

[@JohnKostohryz]

Excellent video!

[@AMGOSUK]

Excellent

[@ericbleasel5907]

Strangely enough Sean it’s getting my feet aligned to the target that’s the problem,they tell me i’m either aiming to the left or aiming to the right.

[@MarkSmithhhh]

I went to a tour event once and every single pro on the course had allignment sticks down...including tiger... From there on, i figured id be throwing down allignment sticks unless i ever become better than tiger...so basically, forever

[@mikec886]

Talent

[@jdheelfan]

If you don't know what your target is, the target then becomes the ball.

[@tigerbricks]

Yes and know, if your consistent in hitting the ball towards the target the ball is inconsequential

[@jdheelfan]

james eadie I’m talking about your focus.

[@Randsurfer]

Summary: Aim using the club. Btw, use the bottom edge of the club, not the club face.

[@wuhank]

the whole video i can't stop looking at his stylish pants...anyone know what brand it is ?

[@Arch-wt5wm]

I think they’re made by a company called Barry ankles

[@SethMacLeod95]

I line up so closed its unreal. I can't get comfortable without feeling square when I'm really aiming right as all hell.

[@andretoth291]

Hi Lloyd...great insight. BTW, Please tell Harry I'm still a fan of his and your Mutt Cutts wagon!!

[@SethMacLeod95]

Zen Hanschu 😂😂😂 will do. it’s a shaggin wagon. Chicks love it!!! Mutt cutts 10-4.

[@No_Fear_33]

Just get One length clubs, voila, zero issues again!

[@winstonsmith11]

Ummmm... You'd still need to setup to them properly...

[@maeu59]

Once you establish your intermediate point don’t look at the target in the distance again because now it will be to the left which will cause you to cut across the ball, as seen here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4rEqZWrg62cftE

[@tywebb6561]

I thought that was Pittsburgh Dad in the thumbnail.

[@ronniebuck2954]

WHY DIDN'T YOU SHOW THE DIRECTION THE BALL HE HIT WENT??????

[@evandh1989]

Close your eyes, and enjoy a golf lesson from Bobby Flay.

[@jordanaustin95]

Thanks Sean for breaking Tiger's back smh.. he will never be the same 😭

[@swisstrader]

75% responsibility??

[@NicLewis]

I think your camera person has been out for a liquid lunch.

[@d13-l8l]

Are you ever going to hit the freaking ball

[@RobertJohanssonRBImGuy]

The guy that helped end Tigers career good riddance

[@jdheelfan]

Your side vision is LIAR!