PGA coach Dan Grieve demonstrates how to master short chip shots when you have limited green to work with. He explains the benefits of high-lofted wedges for spin control and introduces the 'Putt Chip' technique for high-pressure, downhill situations.
Use a 58 or 60-degree wedge for maximum spin and 'check' on short-sided shots.
The 'Release 1' technique involves placing the ball on the right heel with slight shaft lean and a rotating chest.
Commit to the shot by ensuring your chest faces the target at the finish; decelerating often causes duffed or thin shots.
The 'Putt Chip' uses a high handle and a putting grip to deaden the ball's reaction on firm or downhill surfaces.
Only use a putter from off the green if you are within one putter length of the fringe to ensure predictable roll.
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