| A chipping stroke is a one-lever stroke and can play | | | | more lofted club so the ball doesn't run too much. |
| around the greens with anything from 5 iron to a | | | | The 7-iron and 8-iron are the most popular clubs used |
| sand wedge. The concept of chipping is to get the | | | | when golfers need to make a chip and run shot for |
| ball on the green and running like a putt. This article | | | | about 60 feet. Their clubfaces are less lofted, which |
| will show you the most common things that you | | | | gives them more accuracy as chipping tools. |
| should keep in mind when making a chip shot. | | | | Grip Pressure |
| Pick your Landing Spot | | | | Take a light grip pressure on the club. Many golfers |
| Your first step of chipping is looking at the green and | | | | prefer to grip down the handle to get them closer to |
| select your landing area. You may want that spot to | | | | increase their control: this has the effect of |
| be on the putting surface. Try to avoid landing on the | | | | shortening the length of the club. |
| rough or sloping surface. Visualize your swing making | | | | Chipping Setup |
| perfect impact with the ball running along the putting | | | | The key to chipping is setup. Creating the right |
| surface toward the hole. Try to imagine the shot in | | | | positions at address is essential. You want your |
| your mind and then be as exact as you can with | | | | stance to be narrow about 12 inches from heel to |
| your target. You may not make it when you want | | | | heel and 80% of your weight should be on your left |
| to, but it helps you improve a self-confidence and it | | | | side. Your left shoulder should be open to the target |
| also calms you down and make you feel less | | | | as well. Place the ball on a line about 2 inches to the |
| nervous. | | | | left of your right toe. During your stroke, focus on |
| Choosing the Right Club | | | | the back of your left wrist. Your left wrist must stay |
| Your choice of club depends on the circumstances of | | | | flat and firm throughout the swing. |
| the terrain and how you need the ball to travel. | | | | Practicing your chip shot from various lie angles will |
| There is no particular rule on choosing the right club. | | | | help you improve your short game and also help you |
| If you are close to the hole like 15 feet, you need a | | | | reduce your score in no time. |