Three-time Major Champion Padraig Harrington details the essential fundamentals of chipping around the green. Learn how proper setup, weight positioning, and bounce utilization ensure clean impact and consistent distance control.
Keep approximately 60-70% of your body weight on your lead foot throughout the stroke.
Position the ball slightly back in your stance relative to your sternum for clean ball-first contact.
Allow the bounce of the club to glide through the turf rather than digging with the leading edge.
Maintain a smooth rhythm without accelerating abruptly or decelerating into impact.
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