Flat Lead Wrist But Closed Clubface? Here’s Why That Happens in Your Golf Swing In this online lesson, my student had what looked like the perfect position — a flat lead wrist at the top of the backswing — but the clubface was way too closed. So what was the issue? The grip. It started too strong, which caused the clubface to shut even though the wrist position looked ideal. In an ideal world, I like to see the leading edge match the forearm at the top — something that’s easiest to achieve with