#chipping tips

I have never met a golfer who does not wand to lower their score. The number of tips available to all players seems limitless and sifting through all the noise is a challenge. Well, that is what most golf blogs are for and The Grateful Golfer is no different. One of the interesting aspects of finding a drill that works is it has likely been talked about using a different name. This is the case…

For many amateurs, ‘one hop stop’ while chipping is only a dream. The challenge is develop enough spin to check the ball very quickly. If you have mastered this skill, then your ability to be aggressive when pin hunting grew exponentially. Over the years, I have somewhat develop the ‘one hop stop’ skill, but I would not say that I have completely mastered this ability. Hence, I am still working…

With the advent of the computer and platforms that show amateur golfs how to play, many beginners forgo the requirement for lessons or at least they think they do not need professional help. This viewpoint might be true for someone just dabbling in golf, but for the avid player I would suggest that trying to mimic a skill off the internet without a reasonable foundation of understanding of the…

I talk about chipping a great deal at The Grateful Golfer. The reason is because most amateurs, myself included, spend at least half the time chipping around the green during a 18 hole round. We know that greens in regulation or GIR is the king stat, however most of us are below 50% during most rounds. Hence, offering chipping tips is a great way to help you the reader and to focus my game in…

Chipping the golf ball in or near a hole is an important skill every golfer needs to master. There are many different steps that a player can use in order to hone their chipping skills. There is, however, a fundamental movement that all players need to conquer in order to lower their up and down stat. It is simple and easy to execute as long as we stay focused on the chipping movement at hand.…

Every golfer has a challenge chipping around the green. It is nothing new and will happen time and time again. This is the nature of golf as this sport is a marathon not a sprint, so the ups and downs of great play are something we all have to face. The chipping yips is something that I usually experience early in my golf season. I have a great deal of rust on my game and I have a tendency to…

Chipping the golf all can be the bane of many amateurs. The inconsistency of contact, speed control and body position causes many a poor chip shot. The trick, for me anyway, is to maintain a constant technique that I can repeat without hesitation. This year I changed my chipping position slightly which results in better chips and more tap ins for my up and down percentage. My chipping process is…

The landing area is probably the most important aspect of chipping once the ball leaves the club face. Hitting your landing area will determine the roll out, the line towards your target and club selection. There are many other factors that are affected by the proper landing area only if you hit your mark. In the past, I have set up grids with my irons to help improve my touch while chipping and…