Possibly The Fastest Way To Improve Your Chip Shots Around the Green
Danny Maude introduces the 'Putting with Loft' technique, arguably the simplest way to improve consistency around the green. By mimicking a putting stroke and using setup adjustments like moving the ball slightly back, golfers can ensure a crisp descending blow. The lesson also features the 'Fish's Tail' drill to help with distance control and rhythm, demonstrated through a live lesson with an amateur golfer.
Treat chipping as 'putting with loft' by using a putting-motion with a lofted club to simplify the stroke.
Position the ball centrally or slightly back in your stance to naturally create a descending blow for better strike.
Use the 'Fish's Tail' feel in the trail hand to add necessary length and rhythm for longer chip shots without 'forcing' the hit.
Adjust trajectory by changing the golf club (e.g., 8-iron for roll, 60-degree for height) rather than changing the swing technique.
In thick rough, leaving a little dirt or grass on the clubface can actually help pop the ball up by reducing friction.