How To Square The Clubface Consistently At Impact (BEST DRILLS!)

[@karlhancock9459]

Adam is the best internet golf instructor out there. I'm a lifetime member on his website. I revisit a lot of his videos to stay sharp. I like his "down to basics" style of teaching. Not a lot of $1000 gadgets. Just simple to follow instructions.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Karl

[@BigDaddy19461946]

Good job, Adam. Love the way you get straight to the point. No wasted words. Have a good day!!!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much JP Best, Adam

[@garrywilcox2921]

Great lesson Adam I'm a long time viewer between you and Danny Maude and top speed golf I've gone from a plus 100 golfer to a mid 80's and I've even scored in the 70's twice this year mostly by working on grip and squaring the club face. Thank you for all you help.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Nice going Garry. All the best, Adam

[@johnleidle9910]

Another winner Andy , thanks !

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks John. All the best, Adam

[@slicksr]

Best teacher on KZbin!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much! Best, Adam

[@Roger03051962]

Very useful drills that I practiced right away this afternoon. Thank you and best regards from Singapore

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Roger, I hope it goes well for you. Best, Adam

[@charlesharrison6291]

Once again another excellent video on a key part of the golf swing. It is all about club face control, the better you are at that the better you will strike the golf ball. I always enjoy watching your videos and learn an awful lot from these.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Charles. Best, Adam

[@cujo6970]

Perfect timing for this tip. This is exactly what I realized this year that I need to fix.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad you found it helpful. Best, Adam

[@johnbabiak6716]

Great info. One of the best

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much John Best, Adam

[@andythomas2796]

Great teacher. I did try to join academy a while back but couldn't get the payment links to work. UK based.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Andy. Happy to have you re-try, Scratch Golf Academy has a lot of overseas members Best, Adam

[@vedamrita]

Great advice and good drill Adam !! Thanks. Greetings from Koblenz, Germany 🏌🏻⛳️

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Michael. All the best to you in Germany

[@lenardtan7169]

Wonderful tips

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Lenard Best, Adam

[@garthbuck4274]

Adam, your videos are simple and easy to follow. Even better, the drills work! I practise this drill regularly and it sure does help. Thx a million from New Zealand :-)

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Garth. All the best, Adam

[@elijahprokopenko4696]

Great video, one of the best I’ve seen on this topic

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad you found it helpful Elijah. All the best, Adam

[@erikpels9682]

Very useful drills. Thank you and best regards from Amstelveen

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Erik. All the best, Adam

[@simply_felix]

Another great vid! Thank u..

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad you liked it. Best, Adam

[@gregscheffler4078]

Great video, I practiced at the range today just taking half and 3/4 swings and was hitting some nice shots

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad to hear it Greg! Best, Adam

[@dseveno8254]

It was either this or strengthening my grip to an absurd degree. I think I'll stick with this ;) This has the added benefit of allowing me to choose how open/square/closed I want the club to be.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Sounds like the right plan. All the best, Adam

[@larryvawter1768]

Had major issues in squaring the club . I figured out I was hinging the wrists way to much . I corrected by making an attempt not to do this . My average score was over 100 and better . I using your drills and others I recently hit an 88 . Thanks for your help

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad to hear it Larry, and nice going! Best, Adam

[@Latebloomergolf]

I just setup at address with my face slightly closed. When Im fully extended the club squares up all by its self. I can also bow my wrist but when I close my face at address I don't have any swing thoughts. Less swing thoughts happier rounds. If bowing your wrist is not consistent for you close your face slightly at address once and try it.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for the comment Joey Best, Adam

[@terryrinkol8175]

Hi Adam. Seen this video the other day and have been working on it and I been hitting nice iron shots until I get to a 6, 5 iron on down. I hit a weak fade with these clubs. Is there something different that needs to be done with these clubs?

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Terry, It’s the same thing. That said people often find this more difficult with longer clubs. I’d hit some 3/4 shots trying for a hard hook, work back from there Best, Adam

[@jw228w]

hello good video should i just start by trying to hit shots that are straight,with no ball curvature in flight? thanks john

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

I'd mix it around (straight, slice, hook) a bit, it helps build skill. Hope this helps. Best, Adam

[@kexith]

I open the face slightly when at impact position so really need to learn what slightly closed feels like

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Hope you can sort it out Keith. All the best, Adam

[@totosugiarto7977]

Hello Adam, please clarify, when we slighly close club' face, ..begin stand up or during downswing second before impact..??, Thanks so much.

[@yahmartay]

Confusing. I was diagnosed as keeping my wrists too rigid; the remedy was to have me loosen wrists, whip the club, and roll my wrists. Was that bad advice?

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Douglas, A golfer needs some of both (snap the face square, and firm up at impact), so play with each variable on a small scale and dial in something you like. Best, Adam

[@josephdubiel7129]

Thanks Adam.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for watching the video Joseph. Best, Adam

[@brettburgeson4603]

Adam what type of wireless mic do you use? I am needing a good one and yours always sounds clean

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Brett. It's a Saramonic system, the one with two microphones (generally I'm only using one). All the best, Adam

[@brettburgeson4603]

@@Scratchgolfacademy Thank you, I've ordered mine!

[@oskarmac14]

Seems this drill will also assist in ball then turf contact, right?

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Yes, I agree. All the best, Adam

[@kswitch5870]

great teaching

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much. Best, Adam

[@ferg_life3841]

Would you reccomend twisting the shaft on driver and woods to close the face

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Yes, Brandon, as much as needed to get it square. All the best, Adam

[@thomasluhman6317]

Adam, I seem to square the club face more by straightening the right arm, at the elbow, rather than turning the wrists. Is this OK?

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thomas, If that feel works better for you then stick with it. All the best, Adam

[@62Sketch]

Just having a neutral grip, Vs pointed over right shoulder, and you don't have to feel like you are turning the the back of the hand downward so aggressively. It's only if you have a weak grip that you really have to force that feeling.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

True, but these videos are aimed at golfers who have these problems, frequently for them it has to feel pretty exaggerated. Thanks for the comment Best, Adam

[@leoragonut8050]

Does this work also with the driver?

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Yes, same principle Leo Best, Adam

[@benmorris4595]

Adam, would you change anything about these drills moving to a driver?

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

No, I think the same principles apply. All the best, Adam

[@anthonylennen4067]

Adam I will see you in person in just about four weeks. Watching those videos where the pros turn those knuckles down is pretty revealing. I've NEVER thought about that, so it will be interesting to see how you can help me. This is probably why I can shoot scores like 45-34 because when my timing's good I can play; when it's not, not so much. Never too old to learn though, right.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Anthony, I look forward to getting together. All the best, Adam

[@beaubickford3604]

Why do my hands at times move sometimes on the back swing?

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Hard to say without seeing you swing. Could be arms spreading apart and losing structure

[@dondasher58]

I was baffled by this when I first started.....I have been playing for 6 years now and learned from the beginning via lessons and thought processes like this. My game is always improving and I use the Winter months up here in KY to work on my game via lessons and time on the range practicing those feels. Club face control was my issue early on but because that skill was emphasized in the beginning I can do it easier now. (I would try and shape my shots even though I was told not too worry about that yet 🙂. ) Now as I play often in men’s leagues and other events I can shape my shots better than most and perform those shots that require thought. Punching out of trees, driving with a fade, wind, water, low punch cut out of trees and shaping punch shots around bunkers while in trees....I’m in the trees allot I guess! Hahahaha flop shots, high over the top of trees or shaping the shot around a tree that so close it feels odd to swing across your body.....I love the art of those shots. Seriously, that’s just a few skills that many people I see don’t have. I love the science behind golf shots and as you pay attention to the data (during lessons) from the flight monitors you start to really understand the feel of a toe, heel, high or low shot. That translates to understanding what the face was doing in relation to the feel I had. I know it’s a long winded post but I can’t tell you how many times my buddies say things like “grip it and rip it” and at the end of the day they say golf sucks or why do I play this game? Hahahaha they can play better but are afraid to change, learn and be instructed by a golf pro. I love a challenge so once I see another shot I need in my bag I practice it over and over and over. I still early extend just a tad but have improved tremendously via video and lessons. Watching myself now having a wider backswing to a narrow downswing is so rewarding....that clean delofted shot feels amazing! I understand lag and release so much more now......getting time on Robo golf blew my mind. I never thought I would see my hands in front of the ball and head behind the ball at impact. I guess all I’m saying is it resonates with me to hear about clubface control and I still do these drills Adam shows here. 👍🏻 thanks for the video!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Don, glad you are seeing improvement! Best, Adam

[@wrbutler3681]

Great tip! I can’t wait to use this. How do I apply this concept to my driver, though? If I ‘press’ and de-loft my driver I won’t get the ball off the ground!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks. With the driver your upper body should be much more behind the ball, this will effectively add loft. Best, Adam

[@donc198]

Thank You. ✏️🗒

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad you liked the video Don. All the best, Adam

[@timfowler9695]

Do you open the club at the top of your golf swing?

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Not consciously Tim, but as the club swings in an arc there is an opening and closing relative to the target line. All the best, Adam

[@ashleywalls4097]

why don't we set up for impact?

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

I’m afraid setting up a certain way far from guarantees ending up there at impact on a full swing

[@GringoRequintos]

something clicked with me after watching this. it’s like a pendulum, as long as your lead arms starts straight and your body remains pretty much still, all you need to do it have your lead arm straight around the time of impact. the club face will be square, just like it was at the start.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Not sure that’s always the case, but if that thought is working for you, stick with it. Best, Adam

[@jayhagfeldt6366]

Nothing about fixing a swing that consistently pulls the ball?

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Jay, there are many possibilities in people’s golf swings. We just try to tackle one idea at a time. They key would be for you to find out if it’s your swing path going left or excessive club face rotation (in which case you’d see curve left as well as pull)

[@joeperez3520]

Dustin Johnson appears to be straightening his right wrist a bit earlier then John Rahm. I thought that at impact the right wrist should still be bent.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Joe, It should be bent a little, but different players do it to different degrees (Rahm does it a lot). All the best, Adam

[@doncanfield9790]

your subtitles are covering the club/ball impact point. Can't see it.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Ok, we’ll work on that Best, Adam

[@glennwatson3313]

I've improved my hip turn and have found this closes my club face causing a bit of a playable hook. Does that seem likely?

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glenn, Almost anything is possible. Keep at it and see if you can find a mixture you like. All the best, Adam

[@jughead6654]

Adam, does this apply to my driver as well

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

DJ, Yes, this would apply All the best, Adam

[@CarlosRayNorris1979]

My problem since learning de-lofting the club, is pulling the ball. So from pushing often, to pulling. I do believe more time at the range will eventually fix my issue. But it's awful some rounds trying to compensate constantly.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Brendan, My guess is that the handle is not far enough forward (past ball) at impact if you are pulling it. Hope this helps. Best, Adam

[@gregpapagno5683]

31 years ago we were at the super bowl in Miami

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

I remember it well Greg!!

[@danajones731]

My issue has always been that I hook the ball with my irons no matter how much I weaken my grip😩

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Dana, Try some half shots with a 6 iron hitting big fades, you might get a feel this way All the best, Adam

[@liquidmocofilmsllc4915]

Oh my gawd! I just came here from a video where the instructor said to loosen the wrists and NOT control the club!! This is a big problem in golf instruction! Ive done both swings. I can tell you that "holding/controlling" the club like this guy teaches, you have to have your rotation and spine angle correct or you will not be hitting slices but shanking the ball!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

It comes down to what’s necessary, that’s how I’d recommend you filter advice. Do we need mobility in wrists as we start down, yes, if you want to create speed. Would we play better if the shaft was fairly stable and under control at impact, yes. When following advice, these are the type filters to use, then you have to figure out how to do it. Hope this helps. Best, Adam

[@jeffsmith3169]

Sir Why not preset the club face at address instead of trying to twist the face during the swing? Seems like we’re guessing how much to twist the club face in a very short period of time.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Jeff, In theory you could do that, but presetting it de-lofted would cause you to have to just hang on (not as much release) costing you speed. Put the club up against a door jam then apply pressure, you'll see how your left wrist naturally bows a bit. Also, the club is swinging in an arc, so the closing of the face (twisting) is pretty natural. Hope this helps. Best, Adam

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[@larryenglebert690]

worst tip i ever watched. Even you missed the ball half the time. and hit the ball all over the place . BS

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Well the video very popular with a broad audience, but you are entitled to your opinion

[@kccodex8931]

It's a drill, showing a technique to square the club face, naturally you will miss hit the ball, it's putting your timing out of sync. He's demonstrating a technique and a feeling to incorporate INTO your swing. 99 percent of drills have that same characteristic of upsetting your swing, it's part of the whole process of changing and molding a swing. You sound like you want someone to wave their magic wand, or reveal the secret formula that the Gremlins have been hoarding for decades.🤣