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PGA Pro:ForMANCE
Pro:tiPS
OTHER KEYS TO GOOD CHIPPING:
• Keep the lower body slightly open with a narrower stance, allowing it to move freely.
• Weight should favour your forward foot and there's no weight shift to your front foot.
• Have a smooth backswing and downswing, which are similar lengths.
• Too short a swing promotes over-accelerating, while too long often results in a swing that is too slow.
griP it and ChiP it
by Kris McGowan, PGA of Canada member, Golf Town Kitchener
Growing up playing golf in Scotland at e old Course in St. Andrews, I was
used to the chip-and-run, keeping the ball low and letting it release to the hole.
But when I moved to North America I started working on additional options,
alternative ways of chipping that allowed the ball to land soly and stop quickly. While
there are a variety of ways to be a good chipper, I think it is imperative that one uses the
club's lo to get it close.
WRONG: Many players play with a
strong grip, delofting the club—the
opposite of what we're attempting
with this shot. Strong grips also
lead to flipping the hands or scoop-
ing the ball.
RIGHT: Favour a weaker top
hand in your grip that will allow
you to fully utilize the loft of the
club. Keep very quiet, stable
hands to consistently control
the angle of attack.
