Just had a small breakthrough at the range. The tips you find here might actually help if you use them. I used a club shaft perpendicular to the ball while practicing. I was actually trying to make sure that the ball was not too far forward in my stance. What I also discovered was that I was lined up much further left than I thought.

I believe that I will go to the store tomorrow and purchase three yardsticks to put in my bag to help me with my alignment. You know the drill - two parallel and one perpendicular.

Thanks for the great tips. I love this site!