If you’re like me, a weekend warrior golfer, then no doubt you struggle with your game from about 50 feet out into the green. Every time I hit my 2nd (or 3rd shot on a par 5) into the green and land it forty to sixty feet away I cringe at the thought of having to make a chip shot…
Tag: Chipping
Principles Of Accurate Chipping
Here’s a question I sometimes ask when giving a golf lesson. What do pro golfers Jose Maria Olazabal, Tiger Woods, and Sergio Garcia all have in common? Answer: They don’t hit into trouble often, but when they do, their short games save them, and accurate chipping is one of the most potent weapons in their short game. In fact, most…
How To Use Golf Training Aids To Improve Your Chipping
The 18th hole is a lengthy par 4 with a tricky elevated green. You’ve missed the green to the right on your approach. Your ball sits about 8 feet off the green in the first cut of rough. The lie isn’t too bad, but it’s a tricky shot. The left-side pin is about 25 yards away and there is a…