Stance Alignment: Establish your baseline alignment. The baseline is the line from the ball to the target. The golf ball is in the middle of the stance for a standard shot alignment. Align the heels parallel to the base line. Parallel feet are placed about 12” – 15“apart. Heel to heel width is adjusted for height of golfer, taller golfers use a wider stance, shorter golfers a narrower stance. Heel to heel width is adjusted for club length, i.e. with the wood heels are placed about 15” and for irons, the heels are placed about 12” apart. The outside line of the foot is perpendicular to the base line and heel line, allowing the knees to drop into the proper position, slightly inward. Establish your golf posture alignment. Bow over from the waist. The hips are parallel to the base line. Bend the knees until they catch and are parallel to the baseline. Shoulders relaxed and slightly rounded are parallel to the baseline. The center between the hips, the sternum and the center point between the eyes are aligned, centered with each other and the golf ball in a standard setup.
Align the golf club: Grip the club. Place club face directly behind the golf ball. The leading edge of the sole of the club is perpendicular to the base line. Elbows hang straight down from the parallel shoulders. The back of the left arm is parallel to the baseline pointing to the target. The right elbow points to the right hip. The butt end of the club is even with the inside of the left thigh.