When people are interested in improving their golf game they need to invest time into practicing chipping and pitching. Over sixty percent of your shots are from inside 100 yards of the hole.
Chipping and pitching are both similar shots that if done successfully will drastically lower your score. The set up and game plan are both very similar. The ball is intended to land on the green as quickly as possible and roll towards the hole.
1. A chip is where the ball is rolling on the green the majority of the way towards the hole. A pitch is where the ball is in the air the majority of the way.
In addition, a pitch will be a bigger swing where the wrist will hinge in the backswing. A chip is a smaller swing with no movement in the wrist. Both shots require careful planning on where to land the ball and how the ball will release and roll towards the hole.
2. Set up with a narrow stance, feet can be slightly open and less than shoulder width. Bend the knees slightly and at the waist. The ball position is placed in the middle of the stance. The hands are set slightly ahead of the ball at address.
3. Chipping requires the arms and shoulders swinging the club back and through towards the target. Both wrists remain firm throughout the shot.
The pitch shot is a bigger swing where the wrist will hinge once the club reaches waist high in the backswing. The follow through is at least equal to the backswing and the trajectory is much higher than a chip.
4. Initiate the swing with the arms and shoulders. The body should stay fairly still throughout the shot. Hit down on the golf ball when chipping or pitching. The club will lag behind the hands through impact.
Flipping the hands will cause the club to swing up on the golf ball, leading to thin and topped shots. The proper swing hits down and through towards the target.
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