Face to Target in Golf: What It Is & Why It Matters
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7-Iron · 12 metrics · Click any metric to learn more
Carry
189
Target: 165-175
Total
199
Target: 175-185
Club Spd
95.2
Target: 82+
Ball Spd
123.4
Target: 118+
Back Spin
3459
Target: 6k-7k
Side Spin
736
Target: <250
HLA
-4.6°
Target: ±1.5°
Launch
12.5°
Target: 16°-19°
Descent
35.8°
Target: 40°-45°
Face Tgt
-5.2°
Target: ±1.0°
Face Path
2.5°
Target: ±2.0°
Smash
1.31
Target: 1.38+
What Is Face to Target?
Face to Target is the direction the clubface points at impact relative to the target line. It's the primary driver of where the ball starts (HLA).
Units: degrees
Why It Matters
Face to target controls start direction. For a straight shot at the target, face should point at the target. Even small deviations (2-3°) cause significant misses.
Typical Ranges
Target: ±1° for precision. More than 2° = noticeable miss direction.
Common Issues
Face closed: ball starts left. Face open: ball starts right. Often a grip, alignment, or release timing issue.
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