What happens to the clubface angle when a club with a closed face angle is used?

When a club with a closed face angle is used, the loft is effectively influenced negatively, meaning it decreases. A closed face angle points the clubface slightly down and away from the target line at impact, which can lead to a lower trajectory of the ball. This is particularly important in understanding how club design affects ball flight; a closed clubface typically leads to shots that are lower and may also cause the ball to draw, contributing to the overall shot shape.

Considering the mechanics of how loft interacts with face angles, using a club that has a closed face can also lead players to inadvertently strike the ball with less loft than a neutral or open face would provide. This is crucial for golfers to understand, as it affects not just the direction but the height and distance of the shot.

The other options don’t align with the mechanics of clubface angle and loft. For instance, an increase in loft would imply a higher flight path, which is contrary to what occurs with a closed face angle. Similarly, saying the loft remains constant or varies with swing path does not accurately capture the direct effect that a closed face has on the shot's trajectory and dynamics.