How To Chip As If You Were Putting
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How to Chip Like You’re Putting
Summary
The chip shot is one of the simplest techniques in golf, yet many recreational golfers struggle with it. Often, players resort to using a putter instead of a wedge, which can be a costly mistake, adding strokes to your score or costing you a match.
Article Body
Mastering the chip shot is essential for lowering your golf handicap. If you find short chip shots challenging, don’t worry?"there's a straightforward method to improve your game.
The difficulty with chip shots is often both mental and physical. Simplifying your approach can help. Consider using an 8-iron instead of a wedge when you have a short chip shot. Here are six keys to chipping as if you were putting:
1. Use an 8-iron
2. Adopt a normal putting stance
3. Position your hands and weight forward
4. Hold the club vertically
5. Hit the ball with the toe-end of the clubface
6. Rock your shoulders to control the ball’s roll
Technique
Set up like you’re making a long putt. Grip the club as you would for putting and position the ball back in your stance, near the heel of your back foot. The 8-iron’s shorter length allows you to deloft without interference.
Keep your hands and weight leaning forward, mirroring a chip shot setup. Hold the club vertically to raise the heel off the ground, standing closer to the ball. Shift the ball back in your stance so it aligns with the toe-end of the clubhead during impact. This deadens the shot and controls roll.
Use a gentle shoulder rock, akin to putting. This elevates the clubhead slightly, enabling you to hit the ball with a subtle downward strike, chipping it upward. Focus on maintaining a consistent elbow gap for a smooth arms-and-shoulders motion.
Avoid excessive wrist movement by relying on this technique. Many golfers struggle with wrist involvement, which you can minimize with this approach. Keep your head still and aim for a short, firm follow-through.
For longer chips, extend your stroke as you would for a long putt. For especially long chip shots, experiment with a 5 or 6 iron.
Practice Drill: Chip Under Target
To improve accuracy, work on keeping the ball low so it rolls smoothly. Try this drill:
1. Place a club or bag horizontally across two baskets spaced three feet apart.
2. Stand a few feet back and chip under the obstacle using a wedge or an 8-iron.
To succeed, you must deloft the club by keeping hands ahead during the swing, reinforcing your ability to maintain low ball flight. Practice until it becomes instinctive.
Conclusion
Whether using a wedge or an 8-iron, mastering the short chip shot enhances your short game and reduces your handicap. These are the true milestones in refining your golf skills.
You can find the original non-AI version of this article here: How To Chip As If You Were Putting.
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