Striking a three-wood from a tough lie can be very challenging, but don’t avoid this club for this reason it can only hurt your game. After your driver the three wood is the longest club in your bag, so you’d be sacrificing some distance and the chance to hit shorter iron shots into the green if you leave it out of the bag.
Unlike irons, which are most effective when the ball is struck with a downward swing, Fairway woods instruction requires a sweeping motion that strikes the ball as the clubhead moves parallel to the ground.
When you practice this technique, try to take a wide stance, just the same as you would with the driver. Position the golf ball opposite the left heel, spread your weight evenly and comfortably on the balls of your feet.
Start the golf swing sequence on a low path that almost skims the grass, and try to repeat that shallow path on your downswing. Try to remember, keep your right shoulder level with the ground and pull through with your left hand.
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