Chipping In A Golf Game

A chip shot is played from around the edge of the green and is intended to loft the ball over the longer fringe grass or rough and on to the putting surface. Once a chip shot reaches the green, the ball should roll gently the rest of the way along the ground just like a putt.

The aim is to put the ball close enough to the hole to leave a very short putt. Many top professionals are such expert chippers that they are often disappointed if they do not hole out the shot.

The Lofted Putt

One of the reasons that the top pros are so confident is that they treat the chip shot as an extension of their putting stroke. Many players even use their putting grip to play the shot.

The idea is to get the ball running as soon as possible, so a neat and compact stroke with very little hand action is best. Only rarely will a top professionals loft the ball high into the air from around the green. The best players know that it is easier to judge the shot and control the ball when it is rolling around the ground.

Some players have a favorite club that they use to play the majority of their shots around the green, but most will use anything from a 4 iron to a sand wedge, depending on how far they are from the hole and how much rough they need to clear first.

You should use a variety of clubs for chips while you strive to learn how the ball reacts off the club face of any given club and to judge the speed of the resultant shot. Confidence in your technique leads to flair and imagination around the greens.

Interlocking Grip – The interlocking grip is favored by golfers with small hands. It is similar to the Vardon grip, but the little finger on the right hand and the left index finger interlock rather than overlap.