Closed Face

A club face position at address where the face points left of the target line for right-handed golfers, typically used to promote draw or hook ball flight patterns. Closed face positions can be intentional for shot shaping or may result from grip or setup adjustments. Understanding closed face effects helps golfers control ball flight and develop reliable shot patterns. Closed face setups often help golfers who struggle with slicing by promoting right-to-left ball flight. Proper closed face technique requires understanding the relationship between face angle and ball flight.