The 52 is a little to little loft for your 1:1 ratio shots. You should be using a sand or lob wedge. I rarely use a 52 to chip with. Also, you need to use all of the other clubs too. Makes life so much easier.
No. You only have one chipping stroke. It would be chipping at a 1:1 ratio. So you choose the right club and do my chipping technique. Anything further out is pitching.
I’ve been using this technique for the past eight months or so but I was just wondering… Because your stance is open when chipping, do you swing towards the target or do you swing across your toes with the clubface slightly open?
Hi Paul
Following on from my previous comment regarding my chipping…do I turn my body to the right (away from the target) when I am hitting the ball? I do have the ball on my back stance, left hand showing 4 knuckles and hitting the club with a stroke-type hit…
Many thanks for your absolutely wonderful, technical instructions!
This is the test reply to see if your plugin works. I am using you chipping method from farther and farther out . I think the last was about 40 yards. It really works well.
Hi Paul,
I noticed when you hit the 7 iron in this tip, you seemed to move your lower body more. My understanding was that chipping was a similar to a putting stroke. Did I miss something, or was I not seeing it correctly? A tip on chipping or pitching out of deep rough would be hep as well.
thanks,
terr
There might have been a very slight amount of body movement, but you really do not want to be focused on that. Chipping is like putting but with your hands ahead. Get the correct chipping routine and you should be fine. Check out this tip:
13 Responses to “Learn The Best Way To Chip”
August 20, 2014
Martin BarryHi Paul that’s a great tip which I use only with different clubs, 52 , wedge, and 8 iron would you agree with this ?
August 20, 2014
Paul WilsonMartin,
The 52 is a little to little loft for your 1:1 ratio shots. You should be using a sand or lob wedge. I rarely use a 52 to chip with. Also, you need to use all of the other clubs too. Makes life so much easier.
Watch:
Ratios: https://ignitiongolf.com/ratio-dial-chipping
September 8, 2014
MichaelRodrickHi Paul;
The only issue I’m having with chipping is from 1-3 yards from green to close pin. Is this just a feel shot? Thanks.
September 8, 2014
Paul WilsonMichael,
No. You only have one chipping stroke. It would be chipping at a 1:1 ratio. So you choose the right club and do my chipping technique. Anything further out is pitching.
Watch:
How to Hit a Short Pitch Shot: https://ignitiongolf.com/short-pitch-shot/
July 30, 2017
JohnBensonI’ve been using this technique for the past eight months or so but I was just wondering… Because your stance is open when chipping, do you swing towards the target or do you swing across your toes with the clubface slightly open?
July 31, 2017
Paul WilsonJohn,
You should be swinging down the line. You are open with chips because there is not a lot of body action. It just allows you to get through it easier.
March 14, 2018
MJHi Paul
Following on from my previous comment regarding my chipping…do I turn my body to the right (away from the target) when I am hitting the ball? I do have the ball on my back stance, left hand showing 4 knuckles and hitting the club with a stroke-type hit…
Many thanks for your absolutely wonderful, technical instructions!
Mary-Jane
March 15, 2018
Paul WilsonMJ,
Glad you like the tips. Thanks for the feedback and support.
No real body movement going back. Again, it is like putting. You would not move your body going back in putting. Your hips do turn through though.
May 12, 2018
NormanKlineThis is the test reply to see if your plugin works. I am using you chipping method from farther and farther out . I think the last was about 40 yards. It really works well.
Norm
May 13, 2018
Paul WilsonTest reply
October 10, 2020
terrybadgerHi Paul,
I noticed when you hit the 7 iron in this tip, you seemed to move your lower body more. My understanding was that chipping was a similar to a putting stroke. Did I miss something, or was I not seeing it correctly? A tip on chipping or pitching out of deep rough would be hep as well.
thanks,
terr
October 12, 2020
Paul WilsonThere might have been a very slight amount of body movement, but you really do not want to be focused on that. Chipping is like putting but with your hands ahead. Get the correct chipping routine and you should be fine. Check out this tip:
How to Chip: https://ignitiongolf.com/chipping-how
March 14, 2021
MarcoVitoloHello Paul,
When you setup for a chip shot your hands are forward by doing this are you still able to use the bounce of the club?
Thanks
Marco