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**TRASIAOREXOLA** · 08-17-2012, 10:24 PM

Chipping tends to be one of my strong points, but I take a very different approach than this. My goal tends to be to get the ball rolling on the green as soon as possible. The only time I want to get my chip shots to check up at all is on downhill shots--if the lie is bad this may not even be possible. To get the chip to check up you need to hit firmly down on/through the ball which makes it a risky approach to the shot. A shot where the ball is going to check is really more of a pitch or lob than a chip. To check, the ball will need to be a multi-layer urethane type--not a distance ball.

When I approach a chip shot, I look at the percentage of rough/fringe I need to carry compared to the amount of green I have to get to the pin. Figure a lob wedge will carry about 70% and roll 30%; sand wedge 60/40; PW 50/50; 9i 40/60; 8i 35/65; 7i 30/70 and so on. The actual percentages will vary based on loft of your set and green speed and should be figured more precisely with practice around the putting green.

To get really close or chip in, it is very important to read the green from the landing area to the pin (and beyond). Once you have your read, make a few practice strokes to figure the right length to land in the right spot, then set the ball back in your stance, your weight mostly on your front foot, and keep your wrists fairly firm.

08-17-2012, 10:24 PM	#8
TRASIAOREXOLA Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 435 Senior Member	Chipping tends to be one of my strong points, but I take a very different approach than this. My goal tends to be to get the ball rolling on the green as soon as possible. The only time I want to get my chip shots to check up at all is on downhill shots--if the lie is bad this may not even be possible. To get the chip to check up you need to hit firmly down on/through the ball which makes it a risky approach to the shot. A shot where the ball is going to check is really more of a pitch or lob than a chip. To check, the ball will need to be a multi-layer urethane type--not a distance ball. When I approach a chip shot, I look at the percentage of rough/fringe I need to carry compared to the amount of green I have to get to the pin. Figure a lob wedge will carry about 70% and roll 30%; sand wedge 60/40; PW 50/50; 9i 40/60; 8i 35/65; 7i 30/70 and so on. The actual percentages will vary based on loft of your set and green speed and should be figured more precisely with practice around the putting green. To get really close or chip in, it is very important to read the green from the landing area to the pin (and beyond). Once you have your read, make a few practice strokes to figure the right length to land in the right spot, then set the ball back in your stance, your weight mostly on your front foot, and keep your wrists fairly firm.
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