Stupid Golf Question
How do I hit a 3 wood?
The ball is on the fairway and the 3 wood looks much less friendly than it did in the bag
Plain answer first
The plain answer
From the turf, play a 3 wood from a good lie and make a smooth, shallow swing that brushes the grass at or just after the ball. Do not try to lift the ball or chop steeply down into it.
The NPG answer
The 3 wood wants a clean sweep from the grass, not an excavation project.
When it matters
It matters on long fairway shots where the lie is clean enough for the wide clubhead to reach the ball.
What to do next
Practice from a good fairway lie with a controlled swing; use a shorter club when the ball is sitting down or the carry is uncomfortable.
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3-wood vs 5-wood: what is the difference?
A 3-wood usually has less loft and a longer shaft; a 5-wood usually has more loft and can be easier to launch.
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