How important is it to hit the center of the club face? Discussing some possible outcomes with a student based on where the ball strikes the face. You cannot always assume an open or closed club face, as sometimes gear effect and a mid-strike are playing a role in curvature of the ball. Lesser skilled golfers tend to have high variances of hit location, while higher skilled golfers tend to hit more repeatable locations on the face. This knowledge is useful in wedge play, as you can manipulate spin and launch based on hit location.