How to Swing a Fairway Wood Left-Handed

People love golf for a variety of reasons, such as the peacefulness and the challenging nature of the game. Most golfers will attest that in the realm of sports, making a clutch putt or placing a long drive in the middle of the fairway all but trumps other sporting triumphs. However, nothing will spoil a day at the course faster than a string of bad approach shots. On more difficult courses, swinging your fairway woods well will prove crucial to a low score. And in most cases, low scores are crucial to keeping the game enjoyable.

Things You'll Need

  • Left-handed fairway wood
  • golf ball
  • golf shoes
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Instructions

    • 1

      Stretch before taking your swing by placing the club shaft horizontally on your shoulder blades. Reach back with both hands to hold the club tightly in place. Twist side-to-side several times until your back feels loose and flexible. Stretching will help bring a full rotation to your swing and improve distance and accuracy.

    • 2

      Assume a proper stance by bending your knees with a straight back and bent pelvis. Make sure your feet are shoulder-width apart with your right foot in front of your left. Your ball should be positioned slightly to the left of your right heal. (If the ball is too far back in your stance, you won't be able to make good contact because of length of the club.) Line the sides of your feet up parallel to the pin or other target help ensure your hit follows a straight plane.

    • 3

      Tap the head of your club a few times on the grass behind your ball. This will flatten the ground and allow you to get a cleaner strike on the ball. However, be careful not to touch the ball itself, as it will count against you as a stroke.

    • 4

      Grip the club as you would on your driver (with your right hand above the left) and begin your backswing. Keep your right arm as straight as possible, bending your left arm until you reach your follow-through. Exaggerate your follow-through by emphasizing good hip rotation. Keep your head and body behind the ball throughout the swing.