Chipping is one of the most important shots in golf. It’s a shot that can save you strokes and help you lower your score. If you want to improve your chipping, there are a few things you need to focus on:
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The setup:
Make sure you have a good setup. Your feet should be shoulder-width apart and your weight should be evenly distributed. Your hands should be on the club in a comfortable position and your eyes should be focused on the ball. -
The swing:
The chipping swing is a short, controlled swing. You don’t need to take a big backswing or hit the ball hard. The goal is to hit the ball with asoft touch and get it close to the hole. -
The distance:
The distance you hit the ball depends on the lie of the ball and the distance to the hole. If you’re chipping from a tight lie, you’ll need to hit the ball a shorter distance. If you’re chipping from a fluffy lie, you’ll need to hit the ball a longer distance. -
The trajectory:
The trajectory of the ball depends on the loft of your club and the amount of backspin you put on the ball. If you want the ball to land softly, you’ll need to use a club with less loft and put more backspin on the ball. If you want the ball to roll more, you’ll need to use a club with more loft and put less backspin on the ball.
Once you’ve mastered the basics of chipping, you can start to experiment with different shots. You can hit chip shots from different lies, with different clubs, and with different trajectories. The more you practice, the better you’ll become at chipping.
Chipping is a skill that takes time and practice to master. But if you’re willing to put in the work, you’ll be rewarded with lower scores.
