Basics of Chipping

Chipping is a short shot played from around the green and can get you out of jail after a bad iron shot. 👮

-Chipping stance

Narrow Stance - Stand with your feet close together about a clubhead width apart as this helps with control and precision.

Weight Forward - The shift of weight should be 60/40 onto the lead foot (left foot for a right handed golfer). This allows for a downward strike essential for clean connection.

Ball Position - Place the ball slightly back in your stance, closer to your back foot. This helps you strike the ball with a steep path, ensuring crisp contact.

-The Chipping grip

Use the standard golf grip and hold the club lightly to avoid jerky movements.

Hold the club towards the shaft to ensure better control.

-Chipping swing

Use Your Shoulders - Think of a chipping swing similar to the putting stroke. The motion should be rocking your shoulders like a pendulum compared to a full swing

Minimal Wrist Action - Keep your wrists relatively firm during the swing. Too much wrist movement can lead to inconsistent contact.

Short Backswing and Follow-through - The chipping swing is short and controlled, with a slightly descending strike. The follow through should be smooth and low, with the club facing the target.

-Club selection

Club selection is a vital part of becoming a consistent short game player. Beginners should rarely play chip shots with a high lofted club like a sand wedge unless they absolutely have to as the margin for error is very slim compared to playing a notorious 'bump and run' with a high lofted iron or even a hybrid. 

The 'bump and run' technique is similar to a standard chip but just place the ball slightly further back in the stance and you want the first bounce to be 20% of the total distance to the hole and the final 80% to roll along the ground towards the hole.




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