If you keep topping your fairway woods, you’re probably making one of these two mistakes.

In this instruction from Scratch Golf Academy, learn how to stop topping fairway woods by correcting two common mistakes: hanging back and swinging down too steeply. Discover key swing feels to improve weight shift and create consistent, clean ball contact off the turf.

• Avoid hanging back on your back foot during the downswing, which causes the club to bottom out too early.
• Ensure your attack angle isn't excessively steep, which leads to erratic turf interaction and topped shots.
• Focus on moving your body weight onto your lead side to allow a natural, sweeping strike.

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