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Left Handed - Closed Face
Left Handed - Square Face
Left Handed - Open Face
The clubface angle determines the start line of the golf ball and the difference between the face and the path determines the curvature . Without understanding this , players tend to make pre-swing compensations based on their face at impact .
JOSH APPLE
Working on path is also valuable but can be complicated , while face adjustments can be simple and will straighten the ball flight with the least amount of change to the swing . If you want the ball to curve left , the face needs to be closed to the path , meaning more left for right-handed players
. If you want the ball to curve right , the face needs to be open to the path , meaning more right for right-handed players .
The big takeaway for you at home is to start trying to curve the golf ball the opposite direction of your miss to straighten your ball flight . See the curve
in your mind , make proper clubface adjustments through the swing , and you will make it happen in real time . This is preferred over aiming far off the target-line . Try this the next time you are at the range . If it worked for Jack and Tiger , chances are it could work for you too .
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