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PGA Golf Coach Erika Larkin is on a mission to prove that the fairway wood is not the mystery club many golfers believe it to be. In this video, she breaks down the key setup and swing principles that make these clubs easier — and more effective — than most people realise. If you’ve been leaving your 3-wood in the bag out of uncertainty, this one’s for you.
Erika Larkin – From the Fairway
Erika Larkin addresses one of the most common struggles in the women’s and seniors’ game: how to actually use a fairway wood with confidence. This video covers everything from how the club is designed to work, to ball position and swing shape — giving you a clear picture of what a good fairway wood shot really looks and feels like. It suits golfers who rely on these clubs regularly but haven’t yet found a consistent method.
Key Takeaways Sweep, don’t dig
The fairway wood’s wide, rounded sole is designed for sweeping the ball off the turf — not taking divots — so trust the club’s design and let it do the lifting.
Set your ball position forward of centre
Place the ball just forward of centre in your stance using a simple foot-stepping routine to ensure you catch it at the bottom of your swing arc, not on the downswing.
Use a flatter, rounder swing shape
Steep, downward angles are the enemy of a good fairway wood strike — focus on swinging around your torso with a flatter motion to create the smooth, sweeping contact the club is built for.
Take your fairway wood to the range and practise from a variety of lies — tight, rough, and uneven — so that when the opportunity arises on the course, you back yourself to pull it out. This video is ideal for ladies and senior golfers who use these clubs regularly but want a clearer, more repeatable method to get the most from them.
PGA Teaching Pro | Founder, True Swing
Erika Larkin is a PGA Teaching Pro and the founder of True Swing — a feel-based approach to golf designed to help you find your natural rhythm, play more consistently, and enjoy the game more. With a focus on simple, practical instruction, Erika's lessons cut through the noise and make golf genuinely fun to learn.
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