Basic Chip Shot

The basic chip shot is a classic shot for hitting it close around the greens. It's a small stroke that produces a low flight and a higher roll-to-carry ratio. To execute the shot, you'll use your normal finesse wedge setup, but the ball position will be slightly different. You will play the ball slightly closer to you but back in your stance (about your trail big toe) and your hands will be slightly forward (about even with your lead inner thigh). You'll stand the club up a little taller by presetting some ulnar deviation. Then I recommend hitting this shot primarily with a body pivot and little arm motion. Also, you won't want to hit this shot with too big of a backswing, so I recommend practicing just your short and medium-length backswings. Experiment with different clubs to see how far shots roll vs carry to help you choose the best shot on the course.