Chipping should be easier than the full swing but for most it is not. Chipping is a small golf swing creating a shot that spends more time on the ground than in the air. This shot is normally used within 30-40 or closer to the green or target. The idea is to use less moving parts and limit the power potential to control distance. Here are a few basics listed below then scroll down and enjoy the videos from Stan Utley and Jim Furyk.
- Start with feet with one foot of each other with a majority of your weight on your lead or left foot
- Set up with your hand forward and the butt end of the shaft pointed at or near your lead or left hip socket
- Grip the club firmly
- In motion try to limit right arm bend and wrist motion
- This is mostly a shoulder and chest motion, turn chest to right then to target
- Never move weight to trail or back foot
- Keep sternum closer to target than belly button during entire swing
- Use a small back swing and accelerate through impact
