In golf, you should always expect the unexpected. When the heavens open that can often mean playing greenside shots from lies that are less than favourable shall we say. Luckily, in the video and article below, GM Top Coach Andrew Jones offers some excellent advice in the form of his wet lie chipping method, which we think is a must for every golfer!
Facing a chip from a muddy or wet lie is a scenario no golfer enjoys. The margin for error on the strike is much smaller than usual and using your normal technique leaves this shot wrought with danger. That’s why you need to employ a wet lie chipping method.
So I much prefer using a bunker shot technique. The only real change is the ball position that should sit a little more towards the centre of your stance. As with a bunker should you are not aiming to strike the ball directly here but to catch it slightly fat, striking the ground before the ball.
This is a huge change to the usual chipping technique – which you can see in our beginners guide to chipping.
The swing itself should be full and aggressive to ensure you have enough speed through the ground to advance the ball onto the green. Try this wet lie chipping method approach in practice – it really works from those horrible, muddy lies.
Pitching advice
In the winter, when the greens are soft, it makes sense when you pitch to throw the ball up in the air and carry it as close to the hole as possible. However, you will know how to pitch from muddy lies as the technique is slightly different. Having said that, this isn’t always a good idea to choose a lofted club. Your shot selection process again starts with a close look at the lie. Examine how it is sitting because if your ball is in an area without much grass, a lower-flighted, running shot is a much safer option.
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Being able to make a shorter swing with less loft takes disaster out of play. However, be warned that if the pin is at the back of the green, make sure you take enough club.
It’s an amateur mistake to go for a running shot and leave it halfway. Don’t…
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