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Top tips for chipping


Posted: 11 May 2007
by GolfMagic

We're now in the shot-saver zone - learning to play those touch and feel chipping shots that can keep your handicap down to the mid-teens or even single figures. The chipping part of the 'Short game' demands plenty of concentration using a variety of wedges and the lofted irons in your sets to skillfully chip the ball onto the green from different lies and grassy depths.

 The Masterclasses
 

No.5 - Chipping with check spin
For check spin select the pitching wedge or sand iron...
No.6 Chipping without spin
Use your putting grip on your lofted club...
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Ball in a greenside bunker with no lip? No problem...
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Use the wide sole of the club and its upright loft to send the ball gently towards its target.
Learn from The Masters
It's all about muscle memory and getting a repeating swing.
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