Stop Topping Your Fairway Woods- Easy Lesson

In this clear and practical lesson, PGA coach Georgia Ball tackles the common issue of topping fairway woods and hybrids. She highlights two key adjustments:

1. Smooth, Controlled Swing – Swing at about 80%, not full throttle, to maintain balance and avoid lifting the club too steeply
2. Focus on Bottom of Swing Arc – Strike the ball with the club’s low point while “grazing the grass,” not digging into the turf or rising before impact

By combining a calmer swing tempo with proper contact (brushing rather than digging), you’ll stop topping shots and strike fairway woods more cleanly and consistently.