Clubface open or closed at the top of your backswing
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2 golfers recommended it · 2024–2026
Explainer · Intermediate
Explains how an open or shut clubface at the top of the backswing affects shot shape, including hooks.
Why golfers recommend it
- Shut face at top causes hook
- Face position at top
Summaries are written by AI from what golfers said about the video.
2 comments from Reddit
u/CricketNo7666 2026 · r/GolfSwing · in “Club at top of backswing”
Well, he… both actually… look neutral to open at the top in how I got thought I knew to look at it. Face at the sky? Closed. Toe hanging right back down to ground, face facing out in front of ball? Open. Like this: ▶ this video What is the wrist alignment relation look you refer to?
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u/MasterpieceMain8252 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “Currently hitting pull hooks when my swing feels at its best - what’s the diagnosis? ”
No it's not. His clubface is shut in top of backswing. Watch at 1:10. This is main reason for hook. ▶ this video
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