Being consistent and creative around the greens is just one aspect that separates the best from the rest in this game.
Top players can pull out a full repertoire of superb short game shots, like the one hop and stop chip, but many of us would be happy with putting the ball somewhere near the flag and not duffing or knifing our way to a big score.
Fun Chipping Practice Games And Challenges For Golfers
Katie Dawkins
Katie is an Advanced PGA professional with over 20 years of coaching experience. She helps golfers of every age and ability to be the best versions of themselves. Katie coaches the individual and uses her vast experience in technique, psychology and golf fitness to fix problems in a logical manner that is effective.
Fundamentals First
If your chipping technique is poor, there’s not much to be gained from heading straight into practice games – even if they are fun. First, you need to go back to basic and re-teach yourself how to chip in golf.
We really have to get rid of that scoopy/wristy action as it leads to a lot of fat and thin strikes.
Around the green, set up ‘small’, with the ball position in the centre of your stance (too far back is a common fault) and your weight favouring your lead side. Grip down a bit, too, for extra feel and control.
Chipping practice games can be fun, but you need to nail the fundamentals first
(Image credit: Olly Curtis)
Note the lower case ‘y’ formed between my club and arms in the image below. You can see the ‘v’ between my arms and shoulders, which becomes a ‘y’ with the shaft of the club.
As I take the club back, I use my chest to…
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