In Golf, What Does Open and Close Mean?
In golf, the terms "open" and "closed" refer to the position of the clubface relative to the intended target line.
Open Clubface
- The clubface is angled away from the target line.
- The club will tend to hit the ball with an outward spin, causing it to curve right for right-handed players (and left for left-handed players).
- Used intentionally for shots that require a draw (curve) or to compensate for a slice (curve left for right-handed players).
Closed Clubface
- The clubface is angled towards the target line.
- The club will tend to hit the ball with an inward spin, causing it to curve left for right-handed players (and right for left-handed players).
- Used intentionally for shots that require a fade (curve) or to compensate for a hook (curve right for right-handed players).
Intermediate Positions
- The open and closed positions are extremes.
- In between these extremes are various degrees of "open" or "closed."
- The ideal clubface position varies depending on the shot, the golfer's swing, and the club being used.
Related Questions
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- How do you fix an open clubface?
- Why would you want to use a closed clubface?
- When is it appropriate to use an open clubface?
- How can you tell if your clubface is open or closed?
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