Face Angle

Definition: The angle of the face of the clubhead relative to the target. If the clubhead is "square," the clubface will be directly facing the target on address. If it it "closed," it will be aligned to the left of the target. If it is "open," it will be aligned to the right of the target (for right-handed players). It is not unusual for game-improvement clubs (those marketed to higher handicappers), particularly drivers, to have a face angle several degrees as a way to help the golfer fight a slice (see the FAQ: Do woods built with a closed face angle really help fight a slice?)