Closed face question
 

Hi

I am ne here, firstly what a fantastic site! Going to see a Golf machine instructor in the UK next week. But can I ask a question here..?

I think I am a hitter, I tend to finish with a vertical hinge ( club face pointing to the sky ) correct if wrong...

I am sure I read somewhere here that a hitter should set up with a slightly closed face.? Can someone point me in the right direction.


Many thanks
Smudger

Welcome, Mr Smith; you have come to the right place to learn. :golf:

Where are you from and who are you seeing? Feel free to PM me on this if you would prefer not to go public.

Most guys I have seen who finish with a vertical hinge are indeed hitters inasmuch as they have very short back swings, an abbreviated follow through and a penchant for steering the ball straight down the fairway - hence the vertical hinge et al. They have all had immense right hand involvement, as if they are uppercutting the ball down the fairway.This does not mean that swingers cannot similarly perform but it would be harder I think.

Your actual motion will depend more on your intention than execution. Do you feel as if you start your down swing by pulling on the handle, swinger, or do you power the club down with your right hand and shoulder with the hitters more thrusting motion, for example.

Finally, swingers look to utilise a horizontal, and hitters an angled, hinging procedure. Vertical hinging usually being left for speciality shots.

Hi burner;

i live in Bristol & am going to see Simon Williams at Belton park.

I think I set up with the intention of swinging but instincts take over & I go for the hit, having been a slicer for 3 years the open face is a scary place to be.

My thrust comes from my right hand, but I tend to hit fat, I think I need to shift my aiming point out till I start going thin, then edge it back a little. I find aiming point hard as there is nothing to aim at...

I have caught a few gems and WOW can you feel that shaft bend. The videos on this site have helped SO much.

Smudger,

"Might Oaks from little Acorns grow!"

Basic Motion, Acquired Motion and then Full Swing; sequential learning and the fastest way to achieve your objective - G.O.L.F.

These procedures and associated hinge variations are all illustrated, and easily understood, if you watch the Collin Neeman series of lessons that Lynn has made available for us in the Gallery section of this site.

Viewing is free and the benefits priceless. Highly recommended.