Our stance is what connects our body to the ground. Seems like a no-brainer statement and on some level it is. However, how wide we place our feet will determine if we are maximizing our body position in relation to properly making contact with the ball. Our feet position will vary depending on body type and only you can decide what works for you. If you are on your journey to figure out where exactly to place your feet, then read on because I have some knowledge for you!
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Chipping With The Toe Of Your Club
There are many different techniques to chip a golf ball. This important topic has resurfaced many times on The Grateful Golfer and yet here it is again. Today I want to focus on chipping with the toe of your club. It is something that is often overlooked, but provides a greater opportunity to make better contact when making these delicate shorter shots. Pete Cowen provides a perfect explanation of how and why this chipping technique is very important to improving our golf game.
Continue readingGet The Ball Rolling…..Or Not!
Chipping, like putting, is a very personal skill that most golfers have developed to one degree or another. Over the past few years, I adopted the practice of getting the ball rolling as quickly as possible around the green. I believe that this technique saves me strokes, but I realize that not all players feel the same way; it is a matter of choice.
Continue readingChipping Tips to Break 90
Learning new skills can be a challenge in golf. The issue is identifying the challenge and devising a drill or fix to help lower your golf score. Recently, I tried changing my short game with little success and have reverted back to my old style of chipping. The techniques I use first helped me break 90 and as I continued to improve I was able to break 80. By building the core fundamentals of chipping, my game was taken to a new level.
Continue readingWrist Locked on Short Chips – Update
A couple of weeks ago, I offered my view on keeping my wrist locked on short chips. After reading my description, I thought it would be best to make an infographic (after questions from my Buddy Kirk who is a fantastic short game player in his own right) to help clearly expand how to adopt the proper stance.
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