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Alignment Sticks: Use them?

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I use orange driveway markers from Lowe’s. I cut them down so they fit in the large side pocket of a bag. I marked them with a sharpie in 1 inch intervals to help with setup and as a reference for putting stroke size.
 
-CRW- said:
I use orange driveway markers from Lowe’s. I cut them down so they fit in the large side pocket of a bag. I marked them with a sharpie in 1 inch intervals to help with setup and as a reference for putting stroke size.
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Sounds like a good idea.
 
I have a collapsible set (like tent poles), that I have around somewhere. I do not use them anywhere near enough for practice.

Last time I used them wasn't for full swing, but on the ground when I was having problems putting. I just needed it in my head that I could make putts again, so I set up a track and just pounded putts for like an hour straight. Figured out where to align it and would start stroking all lengths of putts just so I could have the feeling of draining putts again.
 
Sox_Fan said:
I have a set but honestly couldn't tell you the last time they left my house. I never go to the range so don't ever think about them.
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Haha. You’re like me, why practice on a range when I can PLAY!:p
 
Jman said:
Haha. You’re like me, why practice on a range when I can PLAY!:p
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I'm normally play > practice, too, until this past November(ish). We'll see if it paid off once the rounds start stacking up this year.
 
Mad_Brad said:
I have a collapsible set (like tent poles), that I have around somewhere. I do not use them anywhere near enough for practice.

Last time I used them wasn't for full swing, but on the ground when I was having problems putting. I just needed it in my head that I could make putts again, so I set up a track and just pounded putts for like an hour straight. Figured out where to align it and would start stroking all lengths of putts just so I could have the feeling of draining putts again.
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I used to have a set like that from a training program I reviewed here, wonder where those went :unsure::unsure::unsure:
 
Jman said:
I used to have a set like that from a training program I reviewed here, wonder where those went :unsure::unsure::unsure:
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LOL, mine were from Target. 2 poles for like 9 bucks.
Money well spent considering the usage. Would kick myself if I spent more.
 
I have never used them. I never go to the range anymore either though so I don't have an opportunity to use them. If someone was a range rat I think they would be a necessity.
 
I just have the Home Depot stakes also. I use them regularly. PGA pros always check alignment. If they need to do it so do I.
 
Chef23 said:
I just have the Home Depot stakes also. I use them regularly. PGA pros always check alignment. If they need to do it so do I.
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It’s one of the biggest issues for us mere mortals.
 
If you want to go cheap go to Home Depot and get some driveway rods. Like a buck a piece. If you want high class go bubba whips.
 
Jman said:
Accidentally clipping a fiberglass stick is much less damage inducing than a club though when it comes to most amateurs practicing. ;)
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I’ve been mostly using a long iron or two for 42 years but have sticks for my daughter that she uses. So far no damage to a club but I wouldn’t trust my son with one of my clubs as an alignment aid!
 
I don’t as often as I should because I usually forget to put them in my bag before I head from the truck to the range. I just went to Lowe’s and bought a couple of sticks they use to mark on construction sites. They are basically the same thing and way cheaper then buying “golf alignment sticks”
 
I carry them but dont really use them...
 
Yes sir. A lot on the range and practicing. I'm terrible at alignment, especially with the driver.
 
I like to use them on the range, but don't always carry them unless I know I'm specifically heading to the range for a session.
 
Chef23 said:
I agree. If you aren’t aligned properly you can’t hit the ball at the target.
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I like to use them to get my HS kids the visual of train tracks. Does wonders.
 
I don't use them as often as I should, my alignment needs work. I keep them in my spare bag and often forget to bring them when I go to the course/range.
 
I have never purchased true alignment sticks or even used them. Then after noticing an issue during a video before all the covid craziness I purchased a couple of sticks from Home Depot for like $6. I'm not sure if they are longer than typical alignment sticks but pretty sure they are the same thing.
 
Yup, when I can find them, rest of the family keeps borrowing them even though I have bought them their own.
 
keep saying i'm gonna get some but then I see something else, like golf balls or hats.
 
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