Working on your golf game alone can be daunting. With so many factors at play, it’s hard to know where to focus – especially since what works for one player may not work for another.
Start the monitors can help cut out the guesswork by providing objective and personalized feedback. They track key swing metrics and provide actionable insights that translate directly into better performance.
However, with all this data at your fingertips, it’s easy to feel buried in the numbers. Which metrics will actually move the needle and which are just noise? According to GOLF Top 100 Teachers Joe Plecker, two data points are essential if you want to build a consistent and reliable swing: face angle and club path.
Here’s a closer look at each—and how they directly affect your swing.
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Face Angle: Understand where your club face is
Face angle measures the horizontal direction the clubface points at impact. In simple terms, it tells you whether your face is square, open or closed. A perfectly square face reads as 0 degrees – but in reality, very few golfers consistently hit exactly 0. So understanding the different numbers is essential.
For right-handed players, a positive number indicates an open face, which pushes the ball to the right. A negative number signals a closed face, sending the ball to the left.
Face angle tracking allows you to see the true direction of your shots launch. More importantly, it provides insight into how well you control the flight of the ball, helping to reduce common injuries such as hooks and slices. By keeping an eye on this single metric, you gain a critical benchmark to dial in a fairer and more predictable move.
Club Path: The direction of movement of the club
Club path measures the direction your club moves throughout your swing, providing a window into your swing mechanics. For right-handed players, a positive reading indicates an in-out path, which usually produces a draw. Whereas a negative reading reflects an outside-in path, often resulting in a fade.
Club path analysis reveals how your swing plane and body rotation affect ball flight. It shows if your club is approaching the ball at the right angle and can even detect subtle flaws that lead to inconsistencies or frustrating shots.
When considered alongside the angle of the face, the club’s path completes the picture of your game – explaining not only where the ball starts, but also why it behaves the way it does. Together, these metrics provide the knowledge needed to develop an accurate and repeatable swing.
