The Proper Setup for Perfect Chip Shots

Learn the fundamentals of chipping with LPGA professional Nathalie Filler. This lesson covers everything from club selection to proper setup, focusing on a shot that stays low and rolls toward the hole.

What: Your goal is to learn the correct setup for a chip shot that spends more time rolling on the green than flying in the air.

Why: A proper chip shot setup is essential for clean contact, giving you a consistent and predictable result that helps you save par.

How:

Choose the Right Club: Use a lower-lofted club like a pitching wedge, 9-iron, or 8-iron.
Position the Ball Back: Place the ball in your stance, aligned with your back foot.
Shift Your Weight Forward: Keep most of your weight on your front foot throughout the swing.
Press Your Hands Forward: Position your hands in front of the ball, closer to your front thigh.
Keep it Low: Make a smooth stroke, keeping the clubhead low to the ground and limiting wrist action.

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