GOLF: Chipping Problems And Fixes - Part 1 of 2 With Zach

In this lesson, Eric Cogorno analyzes a student's chipping game, focusing on the common mistake of overusing a 60-degree wedge. Cogorno demonstrates how to simplify short game shots by using lower-lofted clubs like an 8-iron with a 'putt-putt' style technique and emphasizes the importance of picking conservative landing spots to improve consistency.

• Switch from a 60-degree wedge to an 8-iron or pitching wedge for chips with plenty of green to work with.
• Use a 'putt-putt style' technique for bump-and-runs: adopt your putting grip and use a pendulum putting motion.
• When dealing with a ball sitting down in thick grass, open the clubface slightly and use a bunker-style swing rather than a standard chip.
• Improve your scoring by picking landing spots that offer a margin of error rather than aiming for 'perfect' tiny windows.
• Evaluate your wedge gapping; skipping a 56-degree wedge (e.g., going 52 to 60) can create difficult yardage gaps for many players.

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