Attempt my four-iron chip shot: just bump it just over the fringe, & allow it roll out. I suggest using a grip you would use for putting and choke down a few inches on your golfclub.
From adding more clubs to my chipping selection, my short shots have as of lately gotten a lot better. In particular, during those long chips where you only have to get your golf ball on the green and allow it roll out, I've had a good deal of success using a 4-iron . This last weekend, while out golfing with a friend, I used that particular hit which wound up being a no-sweat 2-putt from twenty yards away.
I typically like to use my reverse overlapping putting grip since it helps me to keep my hands working as a single unit. Everything else that I do is fundamental to chipping - I put my weight on my left foot, & line up the golfball back of center in a narrow but somewhat open stance. These things help to allow me to come down in a descending blow into the back of the golf ball. But before I start to do anything, though, I determine the break in the green and select a spot over the fringe where I would like the ball to hit.
I try to keep my head still long after striking the ball, exactly as I do on a putt - which helps me to hit the ball solidly. Think of the line as a cup-width & aim for a series of holes in order so that you can lessen pressure.
Too many of the players I have met are far too concerned with the preciseness of their line. Actually, most I've met say they picture a thin line running from the cup to the ball - but, the harder they think about hitting that target line, the more tense they become. As a result, it keeps them from making a relaxed stroke. Thus, the ball fails to stay on the desired path.
Alternately, I like to instruct people to picture a path from your putter to the cup like a series of sequential holes. This image should go a long way to help you picture a path to the cup, & can allow you to remain relaxed & just let it flow through you. Once you are ready to put, simply think about hitting the ball into the first hole merely inches in front of you - think of the real cup to control your distance only - which can help to ease off the pressure & make putting easier.
From adding more clubs to my chipping selection, my short shots have as of lately gotten a lot better. In particular, during those long chips where you only have to get your golf ball on the green and allow it roll out, I've had a good deal of success using a 4-iron . This last weekend, while out golfing with a friend, I used that particular hit which wound up being a no-sweat 2-putt from twenty yards away.
I typically like to use my reverse overlapping putting grip since it helps me to keep my hands working as a single unit. Everything else that I do is fundamental to chipping - I put my weight on my left foot, & line up the golfball back of center in a narrow but somewhat open stance. These things help to allow me to come down in a descending blow into the back of the golf ball. But before I start to do anything, though, I determine the break in the green and select a spot over the fringe where I would like the ball to hit.
I try to keep my head still long after striking the ball, exactly as I do on a putt - which helps me to hit the ball solidly. Think of the line as a cup-width & aim for a series of holes in order so that you can lessen pressure.
Too many of the players I have met are far too concerned with the preciseness of their line. Actually, most I've met say they picture a thin line running from the cup to the ball - but, the harder they think about hitting that target line, the more tense they become. As a result, it keeps them from making a relaxed stroke. Thus, the ball fails to stay on the desired path.
Alternately, I like to instruct people to picture a path from your putter to the cup like a series of sequential holes. This image should go a long way to help you picture a path to the cup, & can allow you to remain relaxed & just let it flow through you. Once you are ready to put, simply think about hitting the ball into the first hole merely inches in front of you - think of the real cup to control your distance only - which can help to ease off the pressure & make putting easier.
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