Toe

The outer extremity of a golf club head, farthest from the shaft connection point, representing one end of the club face's effective hitting area. Toe contact produces shots that typically fade or slice due to the club face opening at impact and reduced energy transfer. Modern club designs often incorporate toe weighting to improve forgiveness on off-center hits. The toe area becomes particularly important in putting, where toe hits can cause putts to come up short and veer off line. Understanding toe contact helps golfers diagnose swing issues and make appropriate adjustments.