Take a Tip from a Legend: The Payne Stewart Alignment Drill

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At Dennis Sales Golf Academy, we’re committed to helping golfers of all levels achieve real, lasting improvement using simple, proven concepts that work.

One timeless favorite in our coaching toolkit is the Payne Stewart alignment drill. Inspired by the legendary U.S. Open champion, this classic drill is more than just a nod to golf history, it’s a fundamental move that can transform your setup, swing path, and consistency.

Why the Payne Stewart Drill Works

The genius of this drill is its simplicity. By focusing on proper alignment and an inside approach, the Payne Stewart drill helps golfers:

  • Establish a reliable baseline for alignment and a inside swing path each and every time you practice and hit balls. This is what helps create meaningful change at a faster rate.

  • Train early backswing motion for a more repeatable swing. The goal is to reduce the amount of compensations that happen in the early takeaway sequence. Remember, the golf swing moves in a circle around your body and should be properly traced right from the start.

  • Create built-in feedback using an alignment stick or golf shaft placed on the ground, you get instant feedback. If your club moves over or too far outside the stick, you’ll feel it and see it, giving you the encouragement to groove an inside path and make immediate corrections.

At Dennis Sales Golf Academy, we integrate feedback-based drills like this into our structured training plans. The result? Golfers build confidence, skill, and the ability to adapt no matter their current level.

How We Use Classic Drills in Modern Coaching

Every player is different. That’s why our coaches use drills like the Payne Stewart alignment move as part of a personalized plan built around your unique swing DNA. Whether you’re looking to fix a specific flaw or develop a more repeatable swing, we’ll help you apply the right tools at the right time.

Ready to Move the Needle on Your Game?

If you want to learn how to turn timeless drills into measurable improvement, we’re here to help.

Call us today or book your New Student Assessment online. Let’s build a practice plan that finally delivers the progress you’ve been looking for.