What Nobody Tells You About Chipping Onto The Green
Chipping onto the Green
In this section, the speaker explains how to chip onto the green and avoid common mistakes.
Using the Bounce of the Club
- The secret to consistent chipping is using the bounce of the club.
- The Leading Edge of a golf club is slightly higher than its base, creating a degree of bounce (e.g., 10 degrees).
- Keeping the bounce on your golf club at setup is crucial for great chipping.
Stance and Wrist Action
- A narrow stance helps maintain consistency in where the club bottoms out.
- Standing close to the ball allows for better use of bounce and more vertical shaft angle, leading to greater accuracy.
- Arching wrists upwards eliminates excessive wrist action that can take away from bounce and cause digging into the ground.
Pressure on Lead Foot
- Pressure on your lead foot (left foot for right-handed players) is essential for maintaining control over shots around the green.
Achieving Level Shoulders at Setup
In this section, the speaker explains how to achieve level shoulders at setup and avoid thin shots.
Achieving Level Shoulders
- Place left hand below right hand on the club to level off shoulders.
- Maintain shaft angle just under the bounce on your wedge.
Maintaining Bounce Through Shot
In this section, the speaker discusses maintaining bounce through the shot and avoiding fat or thin shots.
Maintaining Bounce
- Swing club head underneath The Breakfast Table to maintain bounce.
- Point butt end of club at left hip as a guide for maintaining bounce.
Full Swing vs Short Shots Around Green
In this section, the speaker emphasizes that short shots around the green are not miniature versions of full swings and explains how legs and body work together in harmony for consistency.
Full Swing vs Short Shots Around Green
- Legs and body work together in harmony for consistency in short shots around green.
Bonus Tip for Distance Control
In this section, the speaker provides a bonus tip on how to control distance in golf shots.
Short Backswing and Rhythm
- To control distance, avoid taking a full swing and slowing it down for short shots.
- Instead, use a very short backswing that forces you to accelerate on the way through.
- Find rhythm in your stroke by allowing the club to fall through the shot.
- If you have only a very short swing and a long way to go, driving the handle forward will get the leading edge digging in.
Bonus Tip 2: Choosing the Right Club
- Use an appropriate club for each shot to ensure better distance control.
- For example, if there is a lot of green between you and the hole, use a 9 iron instead of a wedge.
- This will make it easier to create shots with good distance control.
Conclusion
The speaker concludes by encouraging viewers to check out other videos on playing shots around rough areas or pitching.
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