Week 2: Chipping (Flops & bump-and-runs)
Now that you'll never three-putt again, it's time to work on your chipping so you can put the ball close enough to make it. Chipping is crucial to a good round of golf, and making those up-and-downs will boost your confidence.
Try the same game/drill, but choose a less-lofted club (7-, 8-, 9-iron) and use the bump-and-run technique. The bump-and-run should be played with a less lofted club and the ball position should be closer to the back of your stance. Use This Tip
When attempting bump-and-run shots, many golfers make the mistake of locking up their arms, tensing their hands and making jabs instead of a smooth move through the ball. Don't be wooden! Add some hinge to your backswing and lower body motion on the throughswing. You'll find it creates a more fluid stroke.
Now that you'll never three-putt again, it's time to work on your chipping so you can put the ball close enough to make it. Chipping is crucial to a good round of golf, and making those up-and-downs will boost your confidence.
| Day 1 - What To Do Choose your favorite chipping club (LW, SW, PW) and choose a spot to chip from no less than 15 feet from the hole. Each chip that comes within 3 feet of the hole is worth one point and each that doesn't is minus one. Try to reach 10 points and then change your location and distance from the cup. |
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Use This Tip
Keep your left wrist from breaking down. Left-wrist breakdown increases the likelihood of a skull and tons of short game misery. On all chips, swing your hands and arms together with your club as a single unit. You can add some wrist hinge in the backswing to create more of a descending blow and add spin, but come impact, never ever let the club outpace the hands.
Try the same game/drill, but choose a less-lofted club (7-, 8-, 9-iron) and use the bump-and-run technique. The bump-and-run should be played with a less lofted club and the ball position should be closer to the back of your stance. Use This Tip
When attempting bump-and-run shots, many golfers make the mistake of locking up their arms, tensing their hands and making jabs instead of a smooth move through the ball. Don't be wooden! Add some hinge to your backswing and lower body motion on the throughswing. You'll find it creates a more fluid stroke.
