In the quest for that perfect shot, there's one thing you should focus on: the position of the club face at impact. Whether you’re on the green, in the fairway, or on the tee, the position of your club face when it meets the ball is the most critical factor in determining the direction of your shot.
Why Club Face Angle/Position Matters When you strike the ball, the club face's orientation is king. Even the slightest deviation from a square angle can cause the ball to slice or hook, resulting in missed fairways or greens. A square club face at impact allows for a clean, straight shot, which is the foundation of consistency and accuracy in golf and your chance to score well.
Perfect Practice Makes Perfect Focus on drills that help you feel a square club face at impact. Start with shorter, controlled swings and gradually build up to full shots, ensuring that each one keeps your face angle in check. If you look at a dozen tour players you will see 12 different positions at the top of the swing, what you should also notice is at impact they are all very, very, similar, how they got there doesn’t really matter now, does it?
Remember, mastering this one aspect will lead to a major improvement in your game. The key is practice and consistency. Let’s get those club faces square and start hitting straighter shots!
The Role of Lie Angle
Lie angle, or the angle between the club shaft and the ground when the club is resting on a flat surface, affects how the club face interacts with the turf and, therefore, your face angle at impact. If the lie angle is too upright, the club face will tend to close, resulting in a pull or hook. If the lie angle is too flat, the face will open, leading to a push or slice. A properly fitted lie angle ensures that your club strikes the ground evenly, keeping the club face square and helping shots stay on target.
I recommend getting fitted properly by a professional club fitter, such that you might find at one of the major manufacturers of clubs, example Taylormade. If you would like to get fitted properly, I can arrange that for you.
A set of clubs purchased at a golf retail store or pro-shop off the shelf, may not be correctly sized for you and the lie angle may also not be correct. We are all built differently, just as a suit or dress off the shelf needs to be altered so does your set of clubs need to be altered to fit you properly.
Bottom line, get fitted, your lie angles should also be checked yearly by a club fitter, as thes change with regular use and you would not notice .
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