PGA Tour star Jason Day breaks down the five most common chipping mistakes made by amateur golfers. He provides actionable fixes for improper setup, inside club paths, and poor tempo using professional-grade techniques like the Towel Drill and metronome training.
Maintain a narrow stance (6-10 inches) with 60-70% of weight on the lead leg to ensure a clean low point.
Keep the clubhead neutral or slightly outside the hands on the takeaway to avoid getting 'stuck' behind the ball.
A steady head is vital; backing up or lifting the head during impact causes fat and thin misses.
Use your torso as the engine rather than flipping with the arms; the towel drill helps sync the body and arms.
Consistent tempo is the 'fifth element'—practice a 1-2-3 beat rhythm to avoid jerky transitions.