What is a “square” or “closed” clubface?
Above: “Square” is the word we use to describe the clubface at the top of the swing that is laying on the plane of the swing. Above: “Closed” is the word we use to describe a clubface at the top that is looking at the sky.
Should your club face look square or open when playing golf?
Remember, at address the club face is looking at the ball. If you’re having trouble squaring the club face at impact, simply try keep it looking at the ball all the way to the top. This is guaranteed to help those of who leave the face open. Above: A clubface that is “square” while starting back.
What’s the difference between open and closed club faces?
The club face we call closed is actually square to the target, and the one we call open is even more open, about 180-degrees open to the target. The reason for this seeming conundrum is this: As golfers take the club back, they actually twist the club face by a simple rotation of the arms as the shoulders turn.
How do you square the club face at impact?
If you’re having trouble squaring the club face at impact, simply try keep it looking at the ball all the way to the top. This is guaranteed to help those of who leave the face open. Above: A clubface that is “square” while starting back. Above: A clubface that is “open” while starting back.