STOP TOPPING FAIRWAY WOODS - 3 Steps to Hitting off the Grass

[@alangoudie2299]

Thank you for a clear , easy to follow very helpful video. Excellent advice.

[@AussieGolfPros]

Glad we could help Alan. Thank you for your feedback.

[@pohoresky]

Brilliant comment about how a 10 finger grip can facilitate topping by shortening the radius of golf swing. A reason not to do it- something I have been doing all my life and topping fairway woods with consistency too. Need to change that now thanks to your video. Well done.

[@AussieGolfPros]

Thanks for your message Harold. Good luck with the changes and please let us know how it goes. Cheers

[@RTOHIO]

Number two reason is exactly what I have been doing for years and never realized it. With all my clubs resulting in thin shots and fat shots and shanks. It dawned on me, I went straight to the range and made an effort to stay down on the back swing and immediately started popping up the hybrids (hitting under the ball). I cannot say how many golfing videos I have watched and no pro ever said to watch out for this. You are amazing and one of the few instructors who have helped my game. 90% of videos out there have had me trying so many things that not only did not help but introduced bad habits. Thanks again, subbed, and eternally grateful.

[@AussieGolfPros]

Really appreciate your comments @RTOHIO. Thank you! 🙏 So glad we could help you with your golf game!

[@johnschwartz1536]

Excellent points Glen! I find that my misses are early in the round and are probably due to poor ball position. Once I find what's proper, I have very little trouble. I have taken the 3 wood out of my bag and now I only carry a 5 wood and a 3 hybrid. Because of this video, I am now thinking of adding a 7 wood and replacing the 3 hybrid with a 4 hybrid.

[@AussieGolfPros]

Smart move!

[@richardc6932]

Interesting, I also made changes. Took the driver out, put the 3 wood back in for teeing off. Carry a 5 and 7 wood along with a 5 hybrid. Made a difference for my game. Doesn’t hurt to experiment. I just came across this site a week ago and enjoy the videos. Has many of the excellent points from the “Easiest Swing” method that I follow religiously follow today at 75 plus YO. Excellent instructor.

[@OzCats]

Another excellent video Glen. Something that is very relevant to me at the moment. Well explained. Many thanks Glen 👍👍 Love the blooper at the end. Cheers Joe

[@AussieGolfPros]

The fairway woods can be challenging, with little margin for error. Good luck with the drills.

[@OzCats]

@@AussieGolfPros Thanks Glen 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@AussieGolfPros]

👍

[@davidwalton9976]

I can relate, especially point number 2. Nice blooper at the end Thanks Glen

[@AussieGolfPros]

Yes David, get stuck into those drills for early extension! Thanks for watching. 🙏

[@waynewalker875]

Nice video Glen, especially the grip at the end. Cheers

[@AussieGolfPros]

Much appreciated Wayne!

[@johnshuttleworth6168]

Great tips Glen. Really clear explanation. Keep them coming. John

[@AussieGolfPros]

Thanks John. Appreciate your feedback. 🙏

[@richardc6932]

Glen, I use a Ping 14.5 3wood off the tee box with a white castle tee. This is giving me a little advantage of a more upward trajectory similar to hitting up with the driver. Do you recommend making any changes to this that would improve my distance? Maybe a lower tee height? So maybe Ann adjustment for teeing and another for fairways. Thanks for all the tips.

[@AussieGolfPros]

Thank for your question Richard. My only concern with a tee that high for your 3-wood is the adjustment you need to make when hitting your 3-wood from the fairway. Tour professionals, both men and women, average about 2° downwards, with their approach angle for the 3-wood. However, if you can cope with and it works for you, then keep at it. Cheers Glen

[@waynewalker875]

Also, I thought we interlock on all shots except putting? Good to see even you can duff a shot. Haha

[@AussieGolfPros]

Thank you for your question Wayne. I personally prefer the interlock grip, however, many elite golfers use the overlap or ‘Vardon’ grip. This still places the hands together on the club, so they can work together. Oh, and yes, I found the slow swing 3-wood very challenging! 😂 Cheers Glen