Matches are often won or lost in the "short game." You will be aware that the short game is much to do with golf chipping and pitching. To be successful in the sport of golf, you must become capable at golf chipping. A golf chip is completely different from a pitch; pitching is more lofted and is accomplished with a wedge. Golf chipping comes into play when you are around 30 to 50 feet away from the green.
A bad chip often results from hitting the golf ball too high or too low. A possible outcome is a "fat" chip (also known as a "chucker") that dies where it lies. The other possibility is a "thin" chip (also called a "skull") that goes shooting across the green, giving you an excellent opportunity to chip from the other side.
Proficient golf chipping requires that you hit the ball first, not the ground. Some players say that it's like "squeezing" the ball between the club head and the grass. Putting sufficient acceleration into your golf chipping swing is hard to do. When you're faced with a chip shot, your biggest fear will more than likely be hitting the golf ball too far. That anxiety usually causes you to unconsciously slow down your swing. Decelerating is precisely the opposite of what you want. A shorter backswing lets you maintain acceleration without overshooting the green. As a general rule, your chipping backswing should be from a quarter to a half of your normal backswing.
Strangely, there is no universal agreement about which club is best for golf chipping. In the end, the best club for you is the one that you personally prefer, the one with which you can control the spin better, and the one that gives you better overall control. Begin by experimenting with each of your clubs to find one that seems to work the best for you. Afterwards spend all your time practicing with that club. A lot of players tend to think that it's preferable to master one club and control the flight of the golf ball by adjusting your backswing. That way you don't have to become proficient with four or five clubs and then decide which one to use based on distance.
Typically, players find that a more narrow stance works better for golf chipping. You should also be nearer to the ball and choke up on the club. The ball should be back in your stance to help you hit the ball more solidly.
Proficient golf chips are low and aimed at getting the ball rolling as soon as possible. The majority of golf chipping situations don't require a lofted flight. A notable exception is when your lie puts you behind an impediment of some sort. Otherwise, get the golf ball onto the green as soon as possible and let it roll.
Handling the short game competently usually means you have to get the right feel. You must know the best way to get the feel right is practice. The only way to determine which club chips best for you is to practice with all of them. Obtaining the best physical form comes next. Of course you can practice golf chipping without going to the driving range. Set up a target in your back yard and then practice landing the ball within the target area and notice how your game picks up.
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Justin Flowers
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A bad chip often results from hitting the golf ball too high or too low. A possible outcome is a "fat" chip (also known as a "chucker") that dies where it lies. The other possibility is a "thin" chip (also called a "skull") that goes shooting across the green, giving you an excellent opportunity to chip from the other side.
Proficient golf chipping requires that you hit the ball first, not the ground. Some players say that it's like "squeezing" the ball between the club head and the grass. Putting sufficient acceleration into your golf chipping swing is hard to do. When you're faced with a chip shot, your biggest fear will more than likely be hitting the golf ball too far. That anxiety usually causes you to unconsciously slow down your swing. Decelerating is precisely the opposite of what you want. A shorter backswing lets you maintain acceleration without overshooting the green. As a general rule, your chipping backswing should be from a quarter to a half of your normal backswing.
Strangely, there is no universal agreement about which club is best for golf chipping. In the end, the best club for you is the one that you personally prefer, the one with which you can control the spin better, and the one that gives you better overall control. Begin by experimenting with each of your clubs to find one that seems to work the best for you. Afterwards spend all your time practicing with that club. A lot of players tend to think that it's preferable to master one club and control the flight of the golf ball by adjusting your backswing. That way you don't have to become proficient with four or five clubs and then decide which one to use based on distance.
Typically, players find that a more narrow stance works better for golf chipping. You should also be nearer to the ball and choke up on the club. The ball should be back in your stance to help you hit the ball more solidly.
Proficient golf chips are low and aimed at getting the ball rolling as soon as possible. The majority of golf chipping situations don't require a lofted flight. A notable exception is when your lie puts you behind an impediment of some sort. Otherwise, get the golf ball onto the green as soon as possible and let it roll.
Handling the short game competently usually means you have to get the right feel. You must know the best way to get the feel right is practice. The only way to determine which club chips best for you is to practice with all of them. Obtaining the best physical form comes next. Of course you can practice golf chipping without going to the driving range. Set up a target in your back yard and then practice landing the ball within the target area and notice how your game picks up.
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Justin Flowers
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