Hit a proper fairway wood shot

Spain’s Julia Lopez Ramirez hits a fairway wood at the US Women’s Open presented by Ally at Erin Hills Golf Club in Wisconsin. This was a popular club last week and one which proved rather effective for many of the world’s best. — AFP

CLUB golfers battle with fairway woods because they get intimidated by the shot.

Indeed, modest loft on the face and a ball sitting tight to the turf does not look as enticing as a 7-iron on a tee box, but the harder you try to force this shot, the worse your results will be.