If You’re Afraid of Duffing Chip Shots, This Is What’s Really Going Wrong
Piers Ward from Meandmygolf helps a golfer overcome the 'yips' of duffing and sculling chip shots. The lesson focuses on neutralizing a right-tilted setup and correcting an inside swing path using an alignment stick drill. By blending technical alignment with target-focused visualization, golfers can achieve more consistent turf interaction and distance control.
Neutralize your setup by keeping your spine and head level rather than tilting away from the target.
Place approximately 70% of your weight on the lead leg to encourage a descending blow.
Avoid taking the club too far inside on the backswing; keeping it more 'on-plane' prevents the leading edge from digging or bouncing prematurely.
Choose the right loft for the shot: if you have plenty of green to work with, lower loft (like a 50° or 54°) is often more predictable than a 60°.
Practice swings should be 'rehearsals' of the actual shot energy while looking at the target, not just mechanical checks.
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