Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Chipping Golf Tips

By Kevin Maxem

To have lower scores in golf, you have to be good around the green. The following golf chipping tips should help your golf game. If you want to improve your golf game, then you need to master your chip shots.

Two of the biggest problems, when it comes to chipping are the skull and the chunker. If you have had the pleasure of hitting either of these shots, you know how frustrating it can be.

When you hit a chunker, you will catch more ground and the ball will fall short of where you are aiming. If on the other hand you skull the shot, the ball will probably shoot past the pin and maybe off of the green.

Hitting up on the ball will cause both of these problems. When you hit a chunker, your club usually will dig into the ground. If you hit the ball in the center or equator, you will skull your shot.

Here are some great ways to fix these problems.

You need to mentally prepare yourself, not only for your chip shots but, all your shots. If you are afraid you are gong to mis-hit the ball, then you probably will, and end up muffing your shot. These shots are very makeable, you just need to remain calm.

When hitting chip shots, the follow through is very important. You can adjust your backswing, so you will not hit the ball too hard.

When you shorten the length of your backswing, you will get more control of your chip shot. As you start your downswing, you need to accelerate the club through impact.

Our next chipping golf tip is very important to your success. For best results, pick a spot on the green as your target. The optimal shot, would be to hit the ball low, and let it roll to the pin. You may need to hit your ball over an object or obstacle,so a low shot will not be feasable.

You will also need to re-evaluate your swing and get rid of any bad habits you may have picked up during the years. Spend some time at the driving range, re-learning the proper techniques and swing mechanics for hitting chip shots.

Do not scoop the ball when hitting your chip shots,you need to hit down on the ball. Otherwise, you will not be able to control the shot.

You must practice your chip shots, as often as you go to the driving range. Mastering the chip shot will dramatically lower your scores.

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