PGA instructor Dan Grieve demonstrates how to improve your 'golfing IQ' by matching spin type to green slopes. He explains why high-lofted shots often fall short on uphill tiers and shows how to use a 'draw' release to help the ball reach the hole. This technique ensures the ball checks briefly before releasing toward the pin.
Identify the slopes between your ball and the pin before selecting a shot type.
Avoid using excessive loft on uphill chips, as the high spin will cause the ball to 'pull up' and stop short.
For uphill tiers, feel the toe of the club turn over (a draw feel) to encourage the ball to release after its initial check.
Elite-level chipping requires thinking about how the spin will react once the ball makes contact with the slope.
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