What is face to target in degrees, and how is it different from face to path?
In plain language, what does "Face to Target" mean on my monitor or export?
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 does this metric matter for ball flight, dispersion, or scoring?
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.
What is a typical or competitive range for this stat?
Target: ±1° for precision. More than 2° = noticeable miss direction.
What usually makes this number look bad or noisy in real rounds?
Face closed: ball starts left. Face open: ball starts right. Often a grip, alignment, or release timing issue.