Chipping vs Pitching - Course Management

Amber from Grip It Girl Golf breaks down the vital differences between pitching and chipping for better course management. She explains why beginners should prioritize the chip shot—using analogies like 'pitching a tent' versus 'rolling tortillas for guacamole'—to minimize mistakes and lower scores around the green.

• A pitch shot uses more loft (56°-60°), travels high, and stops quickly, resembling the shape of a tent.
• A chip shot uses less loft (9-iron or PW) and spends more time rolling on the ground like a putt.
• Beginners should choose the chip shot whenever possible because the pendulum motion has a much lower margin for error.
• Only use a pitch shot when you must carry the ball over an obstacle like a bunker or have very little green to work with.
• For successful chipping, keep your feet close together, place the ball back-middle in your stance, and lean your weight toward the target.