MY GOLF BLUEPRINT
Fairway woods from a tee and the turf
A fairway wood needs a suitable lie and a strike that catches the ball cleanly. Trying to lift it from tight turf often disrupts contact.
Work through it
- Begin from a low tee with a comfortable swing.
- Move to a good grass lie after contact is repeatable.
- Keep the ball position consistent enough to compare outcomes.
- Choose a more lofted club when the lie makes the longer wood unreliable.
A practical example
A 5-wood that launches reliably can be a better long approach option than a 3-wood that rarely carries its intended distance.
Practice task
Hit five from a low tee and five from a good lie. Record carry and strike quality. Use the result to decide which course situations suit the club.
Common mistakes
Do not attempt a long fairway wood from deep rough merely because the distance is long. Do not expect a sweeping motion to mean hitting upward from the ground.
Choose a comfortable movement and change one variable at a time. Stop if a movement causes pain; a qualified coach can adapt the task to your mobility and experience.
Sources and further reading
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