@@GeminiMoto maybe try opening up your swin a bit more, last week when i went to play i started a par 4 with the wood and sent it to the green, tbh that has easily been one of my best shots ever lol
The more videos I see of yours the more I really really need to book a 1 to 1 lesson with you!! Everything you say is easy to understand and an endless conveyer belt of knowledge!! 👍🏻👌🏻
After 25 years of golfing without fairway woods, I have just been fitted for a new full set. Sim TM. I've had the clubs for 4 weeks so I have only played 10 rounds but this video has transformed my game from 185 yards upwards. I am hoping I can now get below 18 consistently. At 67, I should still have a few good years to maintain some distance. I will let you know. Now to try your drill on drawing irons!!!....
This is a great video Chris, good job! A little tip for those who struggle to end their shots with their belt buckle and chest at target is to push the chest down towards the ball on downswing as this ensures rotation of hips, improves strike and removes slice. The old saying 'keep your head down' is actually 'keep your chest down' and is part of the reason why Chris' technique is so amazing to watch.
Chris thank you! one lesson and now I love all my 3 woods. Took a chance on corse and no more 6 iron for long shots. Been golfing 3 months and your lessons have helped so much my husband is proud to have me on course with him Thank you so much
Love all your lessons. This one had the best impact on my game. The smallest divot after the ball has made my 3 wood the longest and straightest club in my bag. Thanx Chris!!
Thanks for the video Chris. We have been told for so long to hit your woods like your driver and I tend to top mine. This technique could help me quite a bit I think. I was positioning the ball at my lead heel just like my driver. I'm going to try this next weekend when I go out. Thanks again.
I watched this a year ago but I'm glad I came back and watched it again. I really need to move the ball back a bit in my stance and try to strike higher on the clubface. Thanks Chris.
The explanation at the beginning made a lot of sense. More detail than most videos. Well done. I'll try to stop sweeping so much and hit the middle of the clubface. Lots of practice since ditching the driver.
Ok. I really need this shot, as do all golfers! Hopefully, this is my year. One thing for sure, if I don't hit it well it won't be for lack of knowing how! Great lesson!
As always I appreciate your detailed explanation. I’ve struggled as a “sweeper” who leans back, trying to help the ball into the air on the fairways. Your explanation of the 3W’s club-head design and the various changes to the lofting has helped me to better understand what’s going on, and I’m sure this will enable me to mentally visualize and correct the reasons that I’m topping the ball on the fairways. At best I’ve been drilling low rug-burners, and at worst the ball tends to just flips a few yards. Been trying to correct this key weakness in my longer fairway drives using the 3-wood. Hoping this will help reduce my strokes on the fairways and shorten my approach shots. It’s been a struggle for a couple years now, and I can’t wait to apply this advice to try to figure this shot out and get closer to par or at least a consistent bogey golf game. Thanks again!
I've not been playing quite as long as you but suffer terribly from the same problems you've mentioned. I just got a new 3 wood this week hoping it would help, and it has when I do all the things Chris just mentioned. I would add that, for me at least, it's essential to keep my leading arm straight on the way up but especially on the way down and finishing the shot makes all the difference. I'm looking forward to checking out Chris's stance. Today, although I hit some cracker shots at the driving range, I, like you was topping way too many. I hope this wonderful advice will help us both top fewer balls and bring us a little more consistency through a better understanding
All I had to do was watch this man's golf swing and he immediately he got my attention. His concept of hitting a fairway wood (or any club for that matter) off the turf is spot on. For years I was a sweeper.Tried to help the ball get airborne with a little flip of the hands. Was a little anal about taking divots with the long clubs off the fairway - "WRONG". Hit down and create backspin, that is how the ball gets in the air.
I like the idea of trying to contact the ball high on the face. I never thought about the face being "rolled" from top to bottom. Now I can hit stress free 3 woods!
You covered exACTLY what I've been doing wrong w/ the 3w!!! Can't wait to get out and try the new setup and swing! Thanks for yet another SUPER lesson!!
just what i needed as a reminder :) had been overswinging and thinning balls all evening on the rage. - too far forward and leaning back, you got it :D
There was a time I couldn't hit a 3 Wood well to save my life. Along comes the Ping G 400 and G410 series and this gave me a chance. I have learned how to hit the 5 Wood extremely well in the G 410 SFT series and I went to Golfers Warehouse to see if its possible If I could now hit the 3 Wood in the same series. I find I can now hit both the regular and the SFT versions in the Ping line. Woods are a huge weapon for me now. I carry a 3,5,7 and 9 Wood in the bag. All Ping. There are many makes of 3 Woods and I cannot stress enough how important it is to have the right one for you.
Thanks forthe explanation on the ball face. I will be working on that today. I play on a muni course with little grass here in Florida. I think this will help me on the hardpan in lifting the ball. I have become a terrific worm-burner hitter, firing with lots of roll but really want to get lift. Thanks again
My 3 wood is the worst club in my bag, I noticed I do a lot of the bad things you say in this video so hopefully I can make some improvements. Thanks Chris
Wow...who knew??? I've been struggling with my 3 wood specifically because I have been hitting the ball with the bottom of the club face, never knowing that I may have better results using the middle to upper sections of the club face. Heading to the range now for validation. Thanks.
will have to try this negative attack angle and taking a divot with fairway woods technique. I usually sweep the ball with fairway woods. also great info on the construction of fairway woods. must have knowledge for all new golfers.
this is the best video i've seen on hitting 3-wood on the approach. club face description was unique and very informative when tying together swing pattern and stance. nice job Chris!
I watched this video a few days ago; I went to the range, nothing but tops and low hangers. I re-watched the video yesterday; I Went to the range and hit proper 3 wood shots of the mat for the first time in my life. Thanks, bro
I've only been playing golf for 6 months. There are so many people out there with videos on how to swing a club. Chris I'm so glad that I found your videos this early in my beginner stage. I've learned so much from all your videos and I only have one in my head when I'm playing a round. Thanks you so much for the clear easy to understand instructions!
Excellent job Chris on explaining "bulge" on FW club face! Also, learned what causes low shots with the fairway woods. Ball position is definitely important and something that I am aware of when hitting these clubs. I think my main problem is moving through the ball properly. Good Job!
Very helpful. I did try it to get a divot and it works for me. It 's better than trying for slide on top the grass. But as usual use full force, follow through and end in style. Good advice.
Chris - enjoyed this tutorial. I struggle hitting 3, 5, and 20degree hybrid off the fairway. I will go back to the range tomorrow to try to execute the descending strike with ball position just above middle to front heel.
Driver trouble so i starting hitting my 3 wood off the mat at the range which is going as far as my driver so now I'm making better contact when on the fairway & hitting clubs i can hit to put me in better position, pay attention to grip & alignment, i love to see the ball fly high but struggle with that. But having fun is most important.
Thanks for the tips - have been struggling with this club for a while and rarely hit on the course it as results not pretty. A lot more confident after viewing this as it really describes my issues and how to fix them. excited to get out there and try it on the 29th March
Great tutorial Chris, have stopped using my 3 wood(user error), shall take this one the range, cheers. Posted on earlier lesson, backswing faults, should have mentioned i'm a high handicap swayer,, more to work on. Lots to go at during lockdown
My 3-wood is my best club (after my utility wedges and putter) and I pretty well follow these tips (I don't worry about my finishing position, I make sure my hands go thru the ball to towards the target to counteract my outside-in swing). I think using it on-course a lot more helps build confidence in it. My home courses require only four 3-woods a round so when I feel I need to practice it, I just leave my driver in the truck and move up a tee box.
@@jpapp288 I think he means there are only four opportunities to hit a 3 wood off the tee, meaning the other long holes "require" driver. I had to read it twice, too.
It's strange as I hit my hybrids really well from the fairway as I just treat it as an iron swing and stance. Thanks Chris for this lesson as it makes sense and going to work on it.👍
3 wood is my "leave in the bag club". Problem is, now I am in my 70s I need a 3 wood for most second shots. This swing tip may help but I have trouble getting front on after hitting the ball.
Brilliant explanation! I can hit my 3 wood successfully, about 70% of the time. I have trouble with fading my 3 wood shots. Well, it's definitely not the club! :)
Thanks Chris. My 15° 3 wood has become one of my favorite clubs after figuring out that an attack angle of 1° down with a low point about one inch ahead of the ball produces a beautiful flight.
Been struggling with understanding the 3 wood, thanks for this helpful tip. Looking forward to practicing it on the range and then on my game. Thank you
Hi Chris, I was out playing at my local club I was using my driver but very inconsistent so I changed to the 3 wood and my drive was much better and hitting the fairways from the tee. So I'm hoping to get out today and leave the driver at home.
Wow! That is THE best explanation of hitting fairway woods I have seen or heard. My 3-wood has been hit or miss, no pun intended. And now I completely understand why as it relates to ball position and setup issues. Thanks so much for this video! Can't wait to put this to use! Note to self: The 3-wood is not a miniature driver. 😆
Exactly, "The 3-wood is not a miniature driver.", also the way I've always thought of it and why I always hit it so poorly. Can't wait to try his suggestions.
Great tip Chris love my 3 wood but it looks like I've been playing it a bit to far forwards in my stance just come off the range and striking it better now cheers
Something i found out works for me is to instead of looking at the ball, look to the grass right in front of it, that really helped me
I 2nd this when it comes to irons and wedges. Hasn't worked for my wood yet tho
@@GeminiMoto maybe try opening up your swin a bit more, last week when i went to play i started a par 4 with the wood and sent it to the green, tbh that has easily been one of my best shots ever lol
@@alexrodriguezs65 oh I only use my 3 wood in the fairway. I don't hit off a tee with it ever, so that could change things of course.
You are such an outstanding teacher. Another great explanation of an old problem. Cheers Chris!
The more videos I see of yours the more I really really need to book a 1 to 1 lesson with you!! Everything you say is easy to understand and an endless conveyer belt of knowledge!! 👍🏻👌🏻
Hands down the best instructional videos on RUclips IMO. 👊🏼
Thanks for explaining more about the club head and how it changes the strike.
Yes, I second that. It helps me to do things more correctly when I understand why it needs to be done that way.
Just found this and it´s one of the best instructions I´ve seen. Now I can hit predictable shots with my new 3 wood. So big thanks.
After 25 years of golfing without fairway woods, I have just been fitted for a new full set. Sim TM. I've had the clubs for 4 weeks so I have only played 10 rounds but this video has transformed my game from 185 yards upwards. I am hoping I can now get below 18 consistently. At 67, I should still have a few good years to maintain some distance. I will let you know. Now to try your drill on drawing irons!!!....
This is a great video Chris, good job! A little tip for those who struggle to end their shots with their belt buckle and chest at target is to push the chest down towards the ball on downswing as this ensures rotation of hips, improves strike and removes slice. The old saying 'keep your head down' is actually 'keep your chest down' and is part of the reason why Chris' technique is so amazing to watch.
Excellent explanation - visualising hitting the top half of the face 'off the floor' has got the loft back after several years of low runners.
One of the simplest and yet one of the best explanations for hitting a wood.
You know what they say. Begin with the end in mind. Yes, decide where you want your swing to finish. Thanks, Chris. Works for me.
Chris thank you! one lesson and now I love all my 3 woods. Took a chance on corse and no more 6 iron for long shots. Been golfing 3 months and your lessons have helped so much my husband is proud to have me on course with him
Thank you so much
Chris, excellent explanation of 3 wood use. Best I have heard and to the point - no waffling. Clive
Great explanation on why I am not getting loft on my 3wood. Can’t wait to try this.!
I wish I would have watched this last night. It would have helped both times I attempted to use my 3 wood this morning. Thanks for the great tutorial.
Love all your lessons. This one had the best impact on my game. The smallest divot after the ball has made my 3 wood the longest and straightest club in my bag. Thanx Chris!!
Lol how do you even know how to create a divot after the ball? It doesn’t even seem like it would be possibly to do 😂
Thanks for the video Chris. We have been told for so long to hit your woods like your driver and I tend to top mine. This technique could help me quite a bit I think. I was positioning the ball at my lead heel just like my driver. I'm going to try this next weekend when I go out. Thanks again.
Great video, my favorite 3 clubs : the lob wedge, putter and 3 wood!
Thanks for your thorough explanation of the club head,. Most helpful in understanding how to hit the challenging three wood..
I watched this a year ago but I'm glad I came back and watched it again. I really need to move the ball back a bit in my stance and try to strike higher on the clubface. Thanks Chris.
The explanation at the beginning made a lot of sense. More detail than most videos. Well done. I'll try to stop sweeping so much and hit the middle of the clubface. Lots of practice since ditching the driver.
Great explanations i've never been told before. Thank you, my fairway hits improved very much.
Thanks Chris, really valuable. you have a glorious swing and in slow motion you can see how smooth it is at each phase... Brilliant
Ok. I really need this shot, as do all golfers! Hopefully, this is my year. One thing for sure, if I don't hit it well it won't be for lack of knowing how! Great lesson!
As always I appreciate your detailed explanation. I’ve struggled as a “sweeper” who leans back, trying to help the ball into the air on the fairways. Your explanation of the 3W’s club-head design and the various changes to the lofting has helped me to better understand what’s going on, and I’m sure this will enable me to mentally visualize and correct the reasons that I’m topping the ball on the fairways. At best I’ve been drilling low rug-burners, and at worst the ball tends to just flips a few yards. Been trying to correct this key weakness in my longer fairway drives using the 3-wood. Hoping this will help reduce my strokes on the fairways and shorten my approach shots. It’s been a struggle for a couple years now, and I can’t wait to apply this advice to try to figure this shot out and get closer to par or at least a consistent bogey golf game. Thanks again!
I've not been playing quite as long as you but suffer terribly from the same problems you've mentioned. I just got a new 3 wood this week hoping it would help, and it has when I do all the things Chris just mentioned. I would add that, for me at least, it's essential to keep my leading arm straight on the way up but especially on the way down and finishing the shot makes all the difference. I'm looking forward to checking out Chris's stance. Today, although I hit some cracker shots at the driving range, I, like you was topping way too many. I hope this wonderful advice will help us both top fewer balls and bring us a little more consistency through a better understanding
All I had to do was watch this man's golf swing and he immediately he got my attention. His concept of hitting a fairway wood (or any club for that matter) off the turf is spot on. For years I was a sweeper.Tried to help the ball get airborne with a little flip of the hands. Was a little anal about taking divots with the long clubs off the fairway - "WRONG". Hit down and create backspin, that is how the ball gets in the air.
I like the idea of trying to contact the ball high on the face. I never thought about the face being "rolled" from top to bottom. Now I can hit stress free 3 woods!
Excellent instruction in less than 9 minutes!!!
You covered exACTLY what I've been doing wrong w/ the 3w!!! Can't wait to get out and try the new setup and swing! Thanks for yet another SUPER lesson!!
How’d it go? Always curious when people say this, it’s been 5 months? Handicapped dropped at all? Cheers
@@clarkpark hitting it much better! Thank you!
@@davidsmith812 yeew good to here man
just what i needed as a reminder :) had been overswinging and thinning balls all evening on the rage. - too far forward and leaning back, you got it :D
Super helpful and not over technical made a big difference for me thank you
There was a time I couldn't hit a 3 Wood well to save my life. Along comes the Ping G 400 and G410 series and this gave me a chance. I have learned how to hit the 5 Wood extremely well in the G 410 SFT series and I went to Golfers Warehouse to see if its possible If I could now hit the 3 Wood in the same series. I find I can now hit both the regular and the SFT versions in the Ping line. Woods are a huge weapon for me now. I carry a 3,5,7 and 9 Wood in the bag. All Ping. There are many makes of 3 Woods and I cannot stress enough how important it is to have the right one for you.
Thanks for the instruction
Thanks forthe explanation on the ball face. I will be working on that today. I play on a muni course with little grass here in Florida. I think this will help me on the hardpan in lifting the ball. I have become a terrific worm-burner hitter, firing with lots of roll but really want to get lift. Thanks again
My 3 wood is the worst club in my bag, I noticed I do a lot of the bad things you say in this video so hopefully I can make some improvements. Thanks Chris
Wow...who knew??? I've been struggling with my 3 wood specifically because I have been hitting the ball with the bottom of the club face, never knowing that I may have better results using the middle to upper sections of the club face. Heading to the range now for validation. Thanks.
I’m best with the 3 wood out of anything in my bag. Thanks for the video.
Very Ryanesque...clear, concise, simple, spot one.
will have to try this negative attack angle and taking a divot with fairway woods technique. I usually sweep the ball with fairway woods. also great info on the construction of fairway woods. must have knowledge for all new golfers.
this is the best video i've seen on hitting 3-wood on the approach. club face description was unique and very informative when tying together swing pattern and stance. nice job Chris!
Very nice and timely tip for using 3 wood. Thanks a lot Chris!
Glad I found this video I was crushing the ball with the 3 wood at the range today
Very well explained. I struggle with my 3 wood, but will try these ideas on the range. HNY
That's probably the best, most informative 3w video I have ever watched.
I watched this video a few days ago; I went to the range, nothing but tops and low hangers.
I re-watched the video yesterday; I Went to the range and hit proper 3 wood shots of the mat for the first time in my life.
Thanks, bro
I've only been playing golf for 6 months. There are so many people out there with videos on how to swing a club. Chris I'm so glad that I found your videos this early in my beginner stage. I've learned so much from all your videos and I only have one in my head when I'm playing a round. Thanks you so much for the clear easy to understand instructions!
Excellent job Chris on explaining "bulge" on FW club face! Also, learned what causes low shots with the fairway woods. Ball position is definitely important and something that I am aware of when hitting these clubs. I think my main problem is moving through the ball properly. Good Job!
Nicely explained. I have been struggling with fairway woods. 8 now have something to work on.
Very helpful. I did try it to get a divot and it works for me. It 's better than trying for slide on top the grass. But as usual use full force, follow through and end in style. Good advice.
Great advice Chris, now I understand the mechanics of the club, and the swing!
Thank you Chris your instructions is so clear and usefull and it helped me so much it made my golf friends wonder who is the pro golf teaching me
Excellent explanation. Thank you. Now to try to put this into practice...
Wonderful explanation. Thanks, Chris!
I don’t use my woods... usually use a hybrid. Playing this weekend so I’ll try it out thanks 🙏
You explain things well and I've had heaps of problems topping the 3 fairway wood off the deck, I'll try and move the ball a bit back, thanks :)
Great video and content plus your explanation of why you swing down at the ball is right on Thanks 👍👍
You've helped my game tremendously. Thank you!
Thanks Chris. Another great video. Can’t wait to get my 3 wood out and give it a go. It’s been hidden in the bag for too long!
Chris - enjoyed this tutorial. I struggle hitting 3, 5, and 20degree hybrid
off the fairway. I will go back to the range tomorrow to try to execute the descending
strike with ball position just above middle to front heel.
Chris, thanks for the tips. I struggle mightily with the 3 wood on the fairway, but I hit it well off the tee.
Thanks for sharing this info Chris. I am going to implement this on my next range session
Driver trouble so i starting hitting my 3 wood off the mat at the range which is going as far as my driver so now I'm making better contact when on the fairway & hitting clubs i can hit to put me in better position, pay attention to grip & alignment, i love to see the ball fly high but struggle with that. But having fun is most important.
Please more Fairway woods. Beginner golfer here. Loving the content
Thanks for the tips - have been struggling with this club for a while and rarely hit on the course it as results not pretty. A lot more confident after viewing this as it really describes my issues and how to fix them. excited to get out there and try it on the 29th March
Brilliant, just what I needed - and works! Thanks.
Probably the best 3-wood instructional video out there 🙌🏼 Love your take on this!!
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it
Great tutorial Chris, have stopped using my 3 wood(user error), shall take this one the range, cheers. Posted on earlier lesson, backswing faults, should have mentioned i'm a high handicap swayer,, more to work on. Lots to go at during lockdown
The best instruction on a 3 wood👌 👏
My 3-wood is my best club (after my utility wedges and putter) and I pretty well follow these tips (I don't worry about my finishing position, I make sure my hands go thru the ball to towards the target to counteract my outside-in swing). I think using it on-course a lot more helps build confidence in it. My home courses require only four 3-woods a round so when I feel I need to practice it, I just leave my driver in the truck and move up a tee box.
Then why are you on a how to hit 3 wood vid if it’s the best club?
so basically your 3-wood is your 5th favorite cub? lol
Wait, they can limit how many times you use your three wood on the course?
@@jpapp288 I think he means there are only four opportunities to hit a 3 wood off the tee, meaning the other long holes "require" driver. I had to read it twice, too.
@@mikeshilkitus2479 oh lol that makes more sense.
Thanks for this explanation! Having a tournament tmr morning and this help me as I usually suck at using the wood
Thanks for explaining the dynamics of the wood iron shot. I've always struggled with woods so this hopefully this will help
Effective tutorial, thank you
It's strange as I hit my hybrids really well from the fairway as I just treat it as an iron swing and stance. Thanks Chris for this lesson as it makes sense and going to work on it.👍
I've been trying to "sweep" this club. UGH!. Thanks Chris. This make so much sense.
3 wood is my "leave in the bag club". Problem is, now I am in my 70s I need a 3 wood for most second shots. This swing tip may help but I have trouble getting front on after hitting the ball.
I finally added a 3 wood back to the bag - looking forward to utilizing these tips. I have hit it a few times and its either brilliant or terrible.
Brilliant explanation! I can hit my 3 wood successfully, about 70% of the time. I have trouble with fading my 3 wood shots. Well, it's definitely not the club! :)
Great explanation. Thank you.
Thanks for your instructional videos, best advice I've seen for a long time !
Thanks Chris. My 15° 3 wood has become one of my favorite clubs after figuring out that an attack angle of 1° down with a low point about one inch ahead of the ball produces a beautiful flight.
Great vid. Will try your techniques...Thanks Chris..
Been struggling with understanding the 3 wood, thanks for this helpful tip. Looking forward to practicing it on the range and then on my game. Thank you
Hope it helps Stephen
Excellent advise/ drill. I am back to loving hitting my 3 wood (>220yds) again. These insightful mechanics really helped. Thx
Clear explanation. Thank you so much
This video helped me thanks
This worked great for me!
Thanks - I am striking my 3 wood so much better after this
Thank you for this tip Chris. I love it.
Hi Chris, I was out playing at my local club I was using my driver but very inconsistent so I changed to the 3 wood and my drive was much better and hitting the fairways from the tee. So I'm hoping to get out today and leave the driver at home.
Thank you for the helpful tip. I will be trying it out for my game :)
Really struggling with my 3 wood. Tend to violently hook off the tee. Will definitely try the points suggested by you. Thanks
Wow! That is THE best explanation of hitting fairway woods I have seen or heard. My 3-wood has been hit or miss, no pun intended. And now I completely understand why as it relates to ball position and setup issues. Thanks so much for this video! Can't wait to put this to use! Note to self: The 3-wood is not a miniature driver. 😆
Awesome, glad the video provided some value, hope it helps
Exactly, "The 3-wood is not a miniature driver.", also the way I've always thought of it and why I always hit it so poorly. Can't wait to try his suggestions.
Always learning. Thank you! With the shutdown I haven’t been able to work much, but can still play. If there’s nobody behind me I can work on it.
Excited to try this out on the course! Love your straightforward teaching!
Used to be very in touch with my 3 wood. Going to use this winter practising a lot on my wood and long irons.
Thank you so much Chris
Great tip Chris love my 3 wood but it looks like I've been playing it a bit to far forwards in my stance just come off the range and striking it better now cheers
Great to hear Dave
Very helpful information I will practice the swing at the driving range. DF
Great video mate! 👍🏼
Thanks. I will try this