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Weekend players often come up short when chipping the ball.That’s because they tend to decelerate through the shot. Or they swing too fast from the start—which makes their swing too long—and chip the ball past the hole. The idea is to accelerate to the ball and then stop your swing almost immediately after impact. Below […]
Ever hit a great approach shot only to have the ball bounce off the green and into deep rough? We’re talking rough so deep you can hardly find your ball. If you’re close to the green, a good chip sets you up for an easy putt. The bad news is that hitting an accurate chip […]
Hitting more greens in regulation is a great way to card more pars and birdies. But you can’t always do this. Sometimes, even good shots fall short of the green, leaving you near or on the fringe. Knowing when to chip or putt in this situation can save you tons of strokes. These unwanted strokes […]
Chip Shots are important. A good chip shot can turn three shots into two. Ideally, you want the ball to check up and stop fast with short chips, so you’ll need some extra loft on the shot. I’ve got 5 points to add backspin to your chip shots. These points can really improve your game […]
While putting is the fastest way to cut strokes from your golf handicap, chipping is the best way. By honing your short game skills you can turn three shots into two. Good chipping also leaves the ball close to the hole for an easy putt. The closer you are to the hole, the more likely you are […]