Drive, Chip, Putt - Everything About Golf

Chipping can be one of the most frustrating aspects of the game of golf. On a par 4, you can hit a great drive and be a chip and a decent putt away from a birdie.

For the average golfer though, you are more likely to chip the ball over the green, leave it short, or blow it right past the hole. Your potential birdie just turned into a triple bogey and now you’re frustrated and upset with your missed opportunity.

We’ve all been in that situation before but the following tips will help you improve your short game around the greens and shave strokes off of your score.

1. Avoid moving your wrists when chipping. It seems natural to move your wrists but keep them locked when you’re chipping.
2. Use the length of your back swing to control the distance of the chip, not the speed of your forward swing.
3. Always follow through fully with your swing. Many players stop their swing when they get to the ball because they fear a full forward swing will send the ball over the green. This is a mistake - a short back swing with a full follow through will leave you with a short chip that gets in the air and rolls when it hits the green.
4. Line up the ball with the heel of your back foot. If you’re right handed, the ball should be in line with your right foot when you line up for your chip.
5. Try to keep slightly more of your weight on your front foot than your back foot. If you’re a right handed golfer, more weight should be on your left foot when chipping.

Use these tips to help shave strokes of your score next time you’re golfing.

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