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Golf Chipping Drills andTips
It may seem like a relatively simple shot, but the vast majority of golfers struggle with chipping golf. The good news is that some simple chipping drills and tips can work wonders for your game and ensure success on the golf course.
Whether you are stranded in a bunker or just trying to make a short shot to the green, it can be frustrating and embarrassing to fluff a chip shot. However, below you will find the basics of chipping.
Three Basic Golf Chipping Drills and Tips
Essentially, there are only three things that you need to remember when chipping.
- Do not try to scoop the ball. Instead, let the club lift it for you.
- The speed of the club head should accelerate when approaching impact.
- Ideally, the first bounce of the ball should land approximately one or two yards into the green.
How to Approach a Chip
When addressing a chip, you will stand differently than other types of shot. Your feet should be quite close together and the ball should be closer to your back foot than your front foot. Relax and open your shoulders and position your hands slightly in front of the ball.
One of the most important chipping tips is concerned with No.1 above. When approaching the shot, you should always focus on your swing and not think about forcing the ball upwards. Remember, as long as you get you swing right, the angle of the club will do all the work for you.
Golf Chipping Drills: The Swing
Try to keep your weight on your front foot, as this will ensure that your hands are placed in front of the ball at the moment of impact. Additionally, it is wise to use your arms and shoulders on the backswing. Some golfers do use their wrists during the chip swing, but it is best to avoid this technique until you have mastered the basics.
During a chip, the length of your backswing, rather than the power with which you hit the ball, will determine the distance the ball travels. Therefore, if you only want to play a short ball, remember to use a short backswing and vice versa. That said, it is still crucial to accelerate through the ball.
Golfers who do not attack the ball during the chip will find that it only travels a few feet. Another benefit to accelerating down on the ball is that it will create backspin, which gives you more control over the position of the ball. Backspin will ensure that the ball checks and does not roll when it lands on the green.
As with any golf shot, it is important to keep your head as still as possible, it can be very tempting to look up at the target too soon.
Once you have mastered the basics of the chip, one of the more advanced golf chipping drills is to practice the shot from different angles and positions and with different clubs. Eventually, you will find the method that works best for you.
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