⛳ Most golfers get this wrong when chipping… they obsess over the ball

James Ridyard explains why focusing on ground contact rather than the ball is the secret to elite chipping. By adjusting the club's attack angle and where it interacts with the turf, golfers can master trajectory and spin while eliminating chunks and thins.

• Shift your focus from the golf ball to how and where the club touches the ground.
• For a stock chip shot, aim for the club's first touch to be very close to the ball.
• To hit a low spinner, increase the attack angle and shift the ground contact point further toward the target.
• Utilize the trailing edge (bounce) of the club for different turf interactions rather than just hitting down steeply.
• Consistent ground contact is the key to preventing common miss-hits like fat and thin shots.

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