PGA Professional Georgia Ball explains how to achieve more consistency with fairway woods by mastering ball position and swing tempo. She highlights the structural differences between drivers and woods, teaching golfers to 'glide' the club along the turf rather than hitting up on the ball. The lesson includes specific setup adjustments for hitting off the fairway versus using a tee, alongside an 80% speed drill to prevent topping the ball.
Position the ball approximately two ball-widths inside your lead heel when hitting off the fairway.
When using a tee, use a very small tee and move the ball position forward by only an additional half-ball width.
The fairway wood is designed to 'glide' across the ground; avoid trying to hit up on it like a driver or down on it like an iron.
Swing at 80% effort to maintain control and prevent the swaying that often leads to topped shots.
Use the '1-2-3' counting drill to keep your rhythm smooth and consistent throughout the swing.