Stop Topping Your Fairway Woods - Easy Golf Lesson
PGA Professional Georgia Ball provides a comprehensive guide to mastering fairway woods and eliminating topped shots. She breaks down the fix into four critical areas: ball position, distance from the ball, shoulder tilt, and low-point control. By emphasizing a sweeping motion rather than digging or lifting, she helps golfers gain the confidence to use woods off the fairway.
Position the ball just left of center, avoiding the extreme forward placement used for drivers.
Let your arms hang naturally under your chin rather than reaching too far or standing too close.
Use a slight shoulder tilt to allow for a shallow sweep rather than trying to lift the ball manually.
Visualize hitting through the ball to a spot just in front of it to keep the club head low to the ground.
Minimize swaying during the swing by rotating your body around a stable center.