One Distance, Two Very Different Chip Shots Picture this: You’re 15 feet off the green with a straightforward pin position. One ball lies on a tight, closely mown patch of fairway. The other is nestled down in some juicy rough. Same distance to the hole—but two entirely different situations. A lot of golfers make the…
Why Reading the Green Before You Chip Changes Everything When most amateur golfers step up to a chip shot, they focus entirely on technique: ball position, club selection, and swing mechanics. But there’s a step that’s just as important—one the pros never skip—and it happens before you even grip the club: reading the green. Reading…
Why Distance Control Matters More Than You Think Ever hit a chip shot that looked perfect—only to watch it roll ten feet past the hole? Or leave one embarrassingly short, forcing another chip just to get on the green? If so, you’re not alone. For beginner and high-handicap golfers, distance control is the make-or-break skill…
If you’re stuck using the same chipping motion for every shot around the green, you’re leaving strokes behind—guaranteed. One of the biggest turning points for golfers trying to break 90 or 100 is learning that chipping is not a one-size-fits-all skill. Different situations call for different shot shapes, trajectories, and rollouts. Yet many players reach…
The Impact of Chipping on Your Game A solid short game is often the difference between a mediocre round and a winning performance. Nowhere is this more evident than in your chipping—those crucial shots around the green that can turn potential bogeys into birdie opportunities. Even a few small mistakes in your chipping technique can…
Pressure is an inevitable part of golf, and nowhere is it felt more acutely than around the green. When you’re faced with a must-make chip shot in a high-stakes situation, the pressure can either undermine your performance or, when managed well, propel you to success. In this article, we’ll explore how mental strategies can help…
Mastering Chip Shots for Lower Scores When it comes to lowering your golf scores, your short game is where real gains are made. Chip shots are a vital part of that equation—transforming tricky situations around the green into scoring opportunities. Imagine consistently getting up and down from difficult lies, turning potential bogeys into pars, or…
Navigating uphill and downhill lies around the green can be tricky for any golfer. These uneven lies add a layer of complexity to your short game, requiring adjustments in your setup, club selection, and swing technique. Misjudging a slope can lead to mishits, poor distance control, and lost scoring opportunities. Mastering chipping on sloped terrain…
Do You Have the Chipping Yips? We’ve all had the chipping yips—let’s be honest. They’re frustrating, embarrassing, and can shake your confidence on the course. But the good news is that the chipping yips can be overcome with the right combination of mental and technical strategies. Understanding the Chipping Yips Do you find yourself suddenly…
If you’re struggling to get your chip shots close to the hole, then you’re in the right place. In this guide I share several chipping tips that I’ve learned on my journey to becoming a scratch golfer that have helped me improve my short game and get up & down consistently. Chipping is a skill…
