Next Week's Tip Buy a lob wedge . It's incredible how many high-handicap golfers have no clue where they are aiming.
Proper alignment is as fundamental to a sound golf swing as it is to steering an automobile.
Part of your pre-shot setup routine should include the alignment of both feet parallel to the target line. This is easy to check. Just lay a club down along that line and walk behind the ball to see where the club points. Once your feet are set up correctly, a natural body stance should set your shoulders parallel to the target. It may help to peek over your forward shoulder to make certain you're aligned correctly.