In this quick golf tip, Jimmy Tropicana from Tropicana Entertainment explains how to hit a 3-wood consistently off the turf. He advises placing the ball back in your stance to hit down and compress the ball, while maintaining a smooth swing tempo instead of overpowering the shot.
Do not play a 3-wood off the turf in the front driver ball position; move it further back in your stance.
Focus on compressing the ball down into the ground rather than sweeping or scooping up on it.
Swing with a smooth, controlled tempo—the 3-wood is designed for distance without needing maximum swing speed.
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