Equipment
The fairway finder
We're never short of competitive golf at this time of year.
Whether it's the summer knockouts, club matches or monthly medals, now is when we all want to be playing well. It's that momentum and unwavering confidence that golf can bring. Win one match or shoot a few under your handicap in a competition and it won't be long until your expectations on the course change.
Finding the fairway
Hitting a poor tee shot on the first can easily be blamed on feeling a little stiff. It's happened to all of us and - we hate to say it - it will happen again in the future too.
But when you're playing well and on the final stretch, it's important to keep going and finish the round with confidence.
Whether you're feeling the pressure in a tight match or have a good score going, having an option in your armoury that almost guarantees you'll find the fairway off the tee is a godsend.
How the pros play
Taking a club off the tee that you know you’ll be able to find the fairway with 9 out of 10 times is massive, and directly elevates your confidence as well as your scoring ability. Just ask the pros how important finding the fairway is.
Skilled players often choose to hit a cut shot off the tee, methodically striking the ball with a soft fade to gain more control over the ball at the expense of distance.
When striking a cut shot, Rickie Fowler explained to Golf Digest that he needs to be relaxed and mentally committed to the shot rather than trying to force the result.
A big thing is making sure you don't slice into it. Staying behind it is important, but continuing to release it. When I'm trying to hit a cut, I'm thinking cut, I'm not trying too hard to cut it.
Rickie Fowler | Golf Digest
Finding your fairway-finder
If you have a slower swing speed, you’ll definitely benefit from taking the GT1 off the tee. This ultra-lightweight club is very wieldy and helps players build up more power in their drives for more distance down the fairway. With a deep center of gravity, the GT1 is very playable and makes it easy to get height on your tee shots.
There are four drivers in Titleist’s GT range, and the GT2 is the clubs most players will get on well with. With a high MOI clubhead construction, the GT2 is very resistant to twisting on impact with the ball, resulting in some very accurate ball striking. If your new year’s resolution is to find more fairways in 2025, this is the club for you.
Plenty of golfers suffer from a slice, hitting the ball far to the right of the fairway. If this sounds like you, the GT3 would be of interest to you. Titleist has given this club an adjustable CG track that allows players to select one of five CG settings. With a split-mass construction, this club has been engineered to be perfectly balanced for excellent stability throughout your swing, helping you combat your slice.
Should you be a more skilled player that likes to shake up their shot shapes, the GT4 will offer you an outstanding performance. This driver has a smaller head compared to the GT2 and GT3, making it the most workable driver in the range. Similarly comprised of a split mass construction, this is an excellent club of choice for adept golfers that want to optimise their spin rates to make their strikes as efficient as possible.
If making an accurate tee shot is the focus for your upcoming hole, you can’t go wrong with the Titleist GT280 Mini driver. This compact driver is shorter and wieldier than a standard driver, and the crown has been optimised to give you an ideally balanced mix of speed, stability, and launch.
If you’re thinking it’s time to add a new driver or fairway wood to your bag but you’re uncertain of which one would best suit you, we’re available in the pro shop to consult you.
