Clubface control
Common Clubface Control Mistakes and Simple Fixes
Why slices, pulls, and blocks usually start with face awareness—and how to respond.
The miss usually has a message
Most golfers notice the result but skip the clue. With clubface control, the clue might be a ball that starts left, a divot pointing across the line, or contact drifting toward the heel. Before changing your swing, identify the pattern. One bad shot is noise; three similar misses are information.
Quick fixes worth testing
| Pattern | Likely cause | Try this |
|---|---|---|
| Ball starts right | Face too open at impact | Rehearse a squarer face halfway down |
| Ball starts left | Face shut or body aimed left | Re-aim the face first, then feet |
| Big curve | Face and path too far apart | Make a shorter, slower swing |
Keep fixes small. A half-speed 7-iron tells you more than a full-speed rescue attempt.
Don’t overcorrect
The classic trap is turning a wipey slice or a hard pull into the opposite disaster. Make one adjustment, hit five balls, and decide from the start line—not from whether the ball finished near a random range flag.