Many beginner golfers do not understand how important the short game is if your goal is to shoot lower scores. This includes learning to putt, chip, bunker shots and the wedge game. Chipping around the greens can save you a significant amount of strokes. Be sure to take the time before each round to work on some chipping around the practice greens.
Chipping mechanics:
The mechanics of chipping is quite simple, the first step is to make sure to use an open stance so this means that your feet point to the left of the target. The ball should be positioned most of the time lined up with your right foot. Avoid using a scooping motion instead make sure to keep the hands in front of the club face at all times. Trust that the loft in the wedge will take the ball out of the rough.
Look for all kinds of different lies around the practice greens including uphill, downhill and side hill lies. If you can chip well out of tough lies then it will definitely improve your up and down percentages and you will save shots on the course. In order to develop the touch necessary around the greens you want to make sure that you are practicing enough as that is the only way to develop the distance control and feel for these kind of shots. Try these simple golf chipping tips to help you get better at the game and have a lower handicap.
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