Short Game, Chipping, putting, Wedges etc.

Question 1

Card01: Chipping P. 148

1. Ball back by rear instep on setup.
2. Feet 6-8 inches apart.
3. Left arm is straight inline with shaft.
4. 60% of weight on left foot.
5. Slightly open stance 1-2 inches.
6. CF aims at target.

Answer 1

Remarks:

Question 2

Card02: Chipping

1. TA low to ground the first 12 inches.
2. BS only to 8 o’clock unless making a long chip/pitch.
3. Hinge hands softly.
4. Club SB angled to hands in front of ball. (LAG)
5. Move body with swing to transfer weight. Never swing arms only!
6. Rear hand will be cupped.
7. Hands go past the ball before CF impacts.

Answer 2

Remarks:

On extreme hillsides up or down, use long putting motion with low lofted club, like a 5 iron. For example pitching up the hill on hole #1. It is too easy to chunk into the ground. Use putting action with 5 iron to stop the chunk and hit up to the green.