DIFFICULTY HITTING FAIRWAY WOODS

Many clients complain they struggle to hit their fairway woods or even rescue clubs. The shots are often very low or even topped! The common denominator is very simple.  The ball position in the stance gets too far back towards the middle. This encourages a descending blow, there is a loss of loft hence the low trajectory or the possibility of hitting the top of the ball. Fortunately, the cure is simple.  Move the ball position forward in the stance almost opposite the left heel. This will encourage you to hit the ball slightly on the upswing dramatically increasing the height of your shots.

FLUFFING OR MIS HIT CHIP SHOTS

This is a very common problem especially in higher handicap players. Improving the short game is the easiest way to reduce your score yet I feel this is the most under practiced area of golf and the most under coached. Grip down the club with your chosen club, move the ball back in the stance, push your hands slightly forward and allow 60% of your weight to move onto your left foot. Here comes the simple bit - swing the club like a putter keep the club low on the backswing try not to break the wrists and accelerate through the shot. This method will give you a great strike and the ability to judge distance.

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