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Originally Posted by Collie Playing off 8 handicap , and my biggest handicap is consistency off the tee. I will hit some perfect drives with a nice draw about 260- 280 meters, then the dreaded hook(out to in with clubface closed and not correct weightshift), or sometimes a lovely fade that goes nowhere.
My 3 wood is my go to club. Will hit that down the middle 8 out of 10 times and some 230 odd meters, either from the tee or the fairway.
Is it a confidence issue with my driver? Is the driver/3-wood swing very different ? |
Hi Collie,
You will get better results with your 3 wood because it has more loft and creates more backspin to the ball, backspin tends to negate some of the side spin that creates hooks and slices.
I would guess it is related to confidence, when you hold a club that you are confident with there is more chance of making a smother relaxed swing, resulting in a better shot.
I can only suggest that you work on creating a slow swing with a nice tempo when using your driver, work on relaxing and swinging with the same speed and tempo as your 7 iron, forsake the passion for distance for a while, just think of driving the ball 150 yards. You may be surprised at the results!
Regards
Brian