Greetings All,
Going to attempt to stick to issue. Fairway woods where always my best and most consistent club in the bag. This year giving me fits. A lot of tops and poor ones at that, then go on and crush a couple and then some more thin ones and tops. Getting on track with other clubs and lights out with putter for most part.
Any suggestions? Tried different setups, like I said this has never been an issue in my golf career since I started in 1974, what gives?
Side note to all:
Always check your backswing near trees! Had a shot on 18 near but not totally under tree in light rough. Didn't think I was close and setup and swung. Club got caught in tree branch, ripped it our of my hands and left wrist is still sore and a bit puffed today. Needless to say punched out and next attempted pitch went nowhere and didn't finish hole.
Whoever said "no brain, no pain" is wrong, because that was a brainless move and I have some pain!
Take all the help and suggestions I can get.
Blessings
I feel your pain. I have trouble taking my driving range swing to the course. I defintely do not get enough lead knee bend or trail arm bend when on the course. Also move my head forward before hitting the ball. I'm a joker, I'm a choker...
@Steven - Tops, thins, and fats are typically the result of a drifting low point. Are you consistently setting enough weight forward and then increasing that load through the downswing? Might there be some episodes of early extension (casting, loss of lag) taking place with your trail arm? Are you occasionally experiencing a "hit" sensation at the transition? The last two possibilities could be the result of a self-fulfilling prophecy. You randomly duff one or two, and then the brain kicks in the nect time and says, "uh-oh - I've got to intervene here", and the next thing you know you're out of sequence and out of sorts with your favorite clubs.
If your schedule allows, I suggest taking your fairway woods on a date to the range and rekindling your love affair with them. Get your confidence and trust back, get your brain out of the way, and move on.
Glad to know that the rest of your game is on track!