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Closed clubface

When my club is at the top of my backswing, would somebody observing...say my partner...tell me that my clubface is closed at the top? I was adamant that it didnt matter because I dont have to wrist hinge, and by keeping my hands QUIET they will return to the perfect spot to hit the ball.

Am I right or is he right? Am I doing it right or is it one more thing I have to work on?

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Peta

Feb 21, 2021

Thanks Danny, I think you are right, not just about my backswing but also about my husband.

Tom Saguto

Feb 22, 2021

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@Peta - The views, opinions, and instruction offered by this host are purely golf-related and are not to be considered or referenced in any marital discourse, and in the event that they are the involved parties agree to hold said host harmless of any responsibility or liability therein....🤣

This recent YT video on the grip references a pressure point that is established by the trail hand pressing downward upon the thumb of the lead hand. As long as you keep tension out of your wrists and forearms this pressure point will allow the wrists to hinge properly on autopilot in response to the body motions without you having to concern yourself with them. As long as you allow this to happen - and assuming the motions are executed as prescribed (for which Chapter 2 offers much detailed lesson content and drills) - this should put the clubface in the proper neutral position at the top, meaning that the face approximately matches the angle of your lead arm and is neither pointed too skyward (closed) or too perpendicular to the ground (open).

Anyway, the real answer to your question lies in the ball flight. If it's going the intended direction and the desired distance, then what more do you (or your husband, for that matter) need to know??!!...........😎

Here's to marital bliss on and off the golf course!

Tom