Do you open clubface on backswing?
All full swing clubfaces open during the backswing, and once the takeaway starts, there are two ways to open the clubface: (1) body rotation, (2) forearm rotation. When your clubface starts away from the ball, it’s in the process of opening (pointing to the right of target – left if you’re left handed).
What does a closed clubface look like at the top?
The general consensus of the instruction world is that if the bottom line of the clubface at the top of the backswing is parallel to your left forearm, it is considered square. If the clubface is pointed more toward the sky (bottom line more horizontal) then it is considered closed.
What does laid off at the top mean?
It is something golf coaches and commentators often say but what does being laid off mean in golf? Well, a laid off position refers to when the club points along way left of the target at the top of the backswing. However, he is able to swing the club back down on the same plane and is remarkably consistent.
How would you describe Rory McIlroy’s swing position?
The ideal position that Rory achieves is one that exhibits a “standard” grip, a slight cupping in the left wrist at the top, and a square clubface. From this position he has a much greater chance of delivering a square clubface at impact as opposed to myself in those swings that I showed in the beginning.
What is the correct clubface at the top of the backswing?
A square clubface at the top of the backswing is about 40 degrees. There are several ways to verify this including several tour swings and an exercise you can do in the mirror at home.
Which Tour players swing the club with an open face?
There are several examples of young, very successful tour players who swing the club with an open face. Superstars like Hideki Matsuyama, Jordan Spieth, and Justin Thomas all have a relatively open clubface position at the top of the backswing. Note however that their “open” clubfaces measure at approximately 50 degrees and not in the 60s.
How do you do square clubface exercises at home?
At Home Square Clubface Exercise. Setup to the mirror to view your swing from down the line. Cock your wrists until the club shaft is parallel to the ground. Rotate your torso until the shaft is parallel to your imaginary target line. Without manipulating the club with your hands simply raise your arms into a top of the backswing position.