All golfers recognize the short game is significant. For short game improvement here are some quality golf chipping tips you can use.

Let’s begin with the disclaimer that there are many types of chips you can make when you get close to the green. Essentially, that is to say, no one technique is required for getting the ball close to the pin. To be effective one must consider factors of grass length, condition of the green, and how far from the hole you may be, and the lie of the ball.

Let’s begin our golf chipping tips with a standard chip. You make this shot when close to the green but never on it. Generally, you play it with either your nine-iron or any wedge you are comfortable using. A good point to remember is that with these clubs the ball should fly 1/3 the way and roll the rest assuming the green is fairly level to the hole. This shot should be made in the center of your stance with your hands well forward of the ball and the club face square.

As we continue with our golf chipping tips, we’ll take a look at the soft shot. Making the ball fly farther, landing softly, this shot is a good one to master for getting close to the hole. Choose either a lob wedge or sand wedge which are the usual choices for the soft chip shot.

For the soft shot, you should address the ball with your club face open a bit. Play the ball forwards and keep your hands behind it during the swing. Stopping at the ball during the swing instead of accelerating through it will produce a short ineffective outcome. With little roll, a soft landing, and high flight, a properly played soft shot is well worth learning how to play.

Another type of shot is the low chip shot which is used when there is a lot of space separating you and the hole. Use a mid-iron like the six or seven as your recommended choice for hitting the low chip shot. While setting up to the ball farther back in your stance you will be allowed a more upright strike into the ball for which this shot demands. By leading with the hands with a square club face you can control direction.
Your wish should be to get the ball rolling quickly while targeting directly at the hole taking care not to drift far past it. Taking note, for instance, of difficult areas beyond the hole such as greenside sand traps and water hazards.
From wedges to the mid-irons, regular practice can ensure quality results. Mastering the choices of setup and swings each club demands can only be achieved by playing them out on the practice range.

Practice the most played chip shots, the standard and soft shots first. Once you have these mastered, move on to the low shot. Spend the additional time for this shot and it will be worth it.

Begin to learn these tips to better chipping and in time lower scores will be a everyday occurence. Remember…practice…practice…practice. 

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