Chip
Setup
- Choke down on club
- Ball centered in stance
- Weight is on front foot (75% - 80%)
- Hands are ahead of the ball
Swing
- Chip is more like a putt
- Arms and shoulders form a "triangle"
- Maintain and swing the "triangle"
- Match the backswing to the follow through
- Keep the weight on the front leg
- Swing to your pocket on the backswing
- Use the club that will roll the ball the proper distance to the hole
This video explains the difference between a chip and a pitch shot.
This video explains the proper setup for a chip shot.
This video demonstrates the proper chip shot technique.
This video explains a 30' chip shot with a sand wedge.
This video explains a 60' chip shot with an 8 iron.