Master Chipping in Golf

Are you constantly making a mess of your chip shots? Do you always dread having to make a basic chip shot?

There is no need to have any problems chipping anymore as the basic chip shot is a very easy shot to learn and as long as you let the clubs loft do the work then all your chip shots will be landing perfectly on the green.

I will share with you 4 steps to ensure you can master the basic chip shot quickly and easily, to bring the fun into your chip shots.



Back Ball Position


The chip shot should be completed with the ball at the back of your stance which will cause your hands to be sitting ahead of the ball with the club shaft leaning towards the target.

Your stance should be narrow with your feet close together, this is due to the chip shot being more of a feel shot and movement is mainly from your upper body and only little from your lower body.

This position will help you attain a hard connection with the bottom of the ball and hitting it on the descent causing a smoother run to the green.



Adopt Putting Grip


If you are continually missing your chip shots change your grip to your standard putting grip, as the chip shot should be similar to the style you complete with your putter. The shot should be controlled with your shoulders with little to no separate hand action.

Grab your wedge and make the same grip you would with your putter making sure it is sitting a little more upright than a normal iron shot. This change can eliminate a lot of the risk from the shot.



Rock Not Swing


The important thing is to ensure the club does the work and the best chippers in the game use a very simple action which makes each of their shots look so easy. Never try and help the ball on its way, which would normally be done by using your hands. Using your hands will cause you to mess this shot up.

The shot should be completed in a rocking motion the same as when using your putter, rocking you club back-forth needs to be controlled by your shoulders.



Lead With Left Hand


If you adopted the correct stance and ball position your club should strike down on the ball naturally. This can be made sure by keeping your weight on your front foot about 70% which will ensure the hands arrive ahead of the club on impact. To quickly check this make sure the back of your left hand is facing the target after the ball has been struck.
The downward hit will give greater spin control to make your chip shots more precise and roll to the pin.


There we have 4 quick steps to master the basic chip shot which once learnt will have you chipping everything on to the green right next to the pin!!