This "WEIRD" Chipping Secret Guarantees Perfect Contact
Alex Fortey from The Art of Simple Golf demonstrates a unique chipping technique involving locking out the trail leg at setup. This 'weird' adjustment minimizes unnecessary lower body movement and presets the low point just ahead of the ball, ensuring crisp contact and eliminating chunked or thinned shots.
Locking the trail leg eliminates unwanted lower body movement during the chip shot.
Straightening the leg naturally presets the swing's low point just past the ball for better compression.
Keep the 'triangle' of the arms and shoulders intact while moving the club back and through.
Ensure you still rotate through the shot rather than staying static or keeping your head down.
This drill helps golfers achieve a consistent descending blow into the back of the ball.
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