The BULLETPROOF Rule of 3 Every Golfer Should Know

Alex Elliott explains his 'Rule of 3' chipping method designed to take the guesswork out of club selection around the green. By establishing a fixed 1-to-3 yard landing window past the fringe, golfers can consistently hit simple chips and control rollout distance purely through club selection.

• Pick a consistent 1-to-3 yard landing window past the fringe on the green for almost every chip shot.
• Control rollout by selecting different clubs (from 58° wedge up to 7-iron) while keeping the same basic chipping motion.
• Set up with feet one club head width apart, ball back in stance, steep shaft angle, and 70% weight on the lead foot.
• Higher lofted wedges increase trajectory and limit rollout, whereas lower lofts lower launch and increase rollout.

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