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Struggling to hit your fairway woods cleanly off the deck? PGA Golf Coach Georgia Ball shares three straightforward tips to help you make more reliable, accurate contact with your fairway woods. If this club has been giving you trouble, this is well worth a watch.
Georgia Ball – From the Fairway
Georgia Ball breaks down exactly why so many golfers struggle with fairway woods — and how a few simple adjustments to your set-up and swing can make a big difference. From ball position to swing tempo and finding the correct low point, this video covers the foundations of a consistent fairway wood shot. It suits golfers of all levels who want to stop topping or thinning this club.
Key Takeaways
Ball position and stance distance
Ball position and stance distance
Place the ball just left of centre in your stance — not as far forward as you would with a driver — and let your hands hang naturally beneath your chin to find the right distance from the ball.
Keep your sternum over the ball
Swinging too hard causes your sternum to drift away from the ball, leading to a sway and inconsistent contact; instead, focus on a point at the back of the ball to keep your body rotating as one unit.
Sweep through the low point
Fairway woods are designed to glide along the ground, so focus on making ball-first contact with a low, sweeping motion — place a tee just ahead of the ball and aim to sweep it away after impact to practise this feeling.
Take these three adjustments to the range and focus on one at a time, starting with your set-up before working through to the low-point drill with a tee. This video is ideal for golfers who regularly struggle with topped or thinned fairway wood shots and want a clear, practical fix.
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