Fade
A controlled shot that curves gently from left to right for right-handed golfers.
What does fade mean in golf?
A fade is produced when the clubface is slightly open relative to the swing path, creating left-to-right sidespin. Many top professionals, including Ben Hogan and Jack Nicklaus, built their games around a reliable fade because it tends to land softer and with more control than a draw. The trade-off is typically a slight loss of distance compared to a draw. A fade is distinct from a slice, which is an uncontrolled, excessive left-to-right curve.
Related Golf Terms
Draw
A controlled shot that curves gently from right to left for right-handed golfers.
Slice
A shot that curves sharply from left to right for right-handed golfers, typically unintentional and resulting in significant distance and accuracy loss.
Cut
In tournament play, the score threshold that determines which players advance to the final rounds; also describes a shot that curves gently left to right for right-handed golfers.
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