Struggling off the tee box and not sure whether your driver is helping or hurting your score? Coach Shayain makes a compelling case for swapping it out for your three wood while you build consistency and confidence. This video covers everything from teeing the ball correctly to ball position and swing direction.
Coach Shayain – From the Fairway
Coach Shayain walks through the fundamentals of hitting a three wood from the tee, explaining why it behaves more like an iron swing than a driver swing — and why that difference matters for newer golfers. The session covers tee height, ball position in the stance, and the key swing thought of hitting down and finishing with your weight on your forward foot. It is practical, clearly demonstrated, and easy to follow at the driving range.
Key Takeaways Tee the ball low
For a three wood, push the tee just into the grass so the ball hovers barely above the ground — far lower than you would for a driver — so the club face makes contact with the middle of the ball rather than the bottom of the tee.
Move the ball forward in your stance
Unlike iron shots where the ball sits in the middle of your stance, for a three wood position the ball closer to your forward (left) foot to encourage a cleaner strike and better trajectory.
Hit down and transfer your weight
Swing down through the ball as you would with an iron, and finish with your body weight fully on your forward foot — this is the single most important swing thought to take away from the session.
Head to the driving range with your three wood, set the tee low, move the ball forward in your stance, and focus on that weight transfer through the shot. This video is ideal for beginners and high-handicappers who want a more reliable option off the tee while they work on their driver.
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