Delicate Chip Shots
November 1, 2009 by Admin
photo credit: mrnoy9n Many amateurs have difficulty with delicate chip shots for one basic reason, their backswing is too long. When this happens there are usually two results: A. Fat or thin shots because they decelerate during the downswing. B. They knock the ball a long way past the pin after making solid contact.
The correct chipping technique is very similar to a putting stroke, it should be relatively short and compact. By not taking the club back too far, deceleration and hitting the ball too far are no longer an issue.
Taking a much shorter backswing means more acceleration through the ball. Your follow-through should be as long or longer than your backswing. With sufficient practice, the delicate chip shot is relatively easy to master.
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