Why Club Face Control Matters
Still leaving the face open at impact? You’re not alone—and your club face might be costing you strokes. If your shots consistently miss right (for right-handed golfers), the problem likely isn’t your path—it’s your face angle at impact.
Meet the Screwdriver Drill
In this week’s tip, Darren deMaille from QuickFixGolf.com shares a powerful image to help train your lead hand to rotate and square the face.
Picture this: there’s a screwdriver in the vent hole of your grip. As you start your downswing, you’re tightening a screw with your lead hand (left hand for righties). That mental cue can instantly help you feel how to close the club face in time for impact.
The Lead Hand Is the Rudder
As Jack Nicklaus once said, the lead hand is the rudder of the golf swing. It’s what guides the club face direction and provides stability through impact.
If you’re not using your lead hand effectively, your club face may stay open too long—and that leads to weak fades or worse.
Try It One-Handed
To really dial in the motion, practice swinging with your lead hand only. This helps isolate the feel of the face rotating and makes the screwdriver motion more natural.
Even just a few reps before a round can help retrain your muscle memory.
See the drill in action here:
The Bottom Line
Master the lead hand. Control the face. Square it up. And start hitting more fairways. This quick mental image could be the fix your game’s been waiting for.
