Fairway woods often spook the higher-handicap players I teach, especially when they have to hit shots off tightly mown grass. The tension starts at address, and things get worse when they swing. Often ...

When you need to get a tee shot in play, send one down the fairway on a par 5 or even navigate a long par 4, fairway woods can do the job very well. The common mistake with these clubs, however, is ...