Chip with everything

Chipping is often viewed as the less glamorous side of the game. But imagine this scenario. You’re on a monster par 5 hole. You hit a beautiful drive straight down the middle and it rolls for ever. You play a bold 3 wood off the fairway and it’s straight and true. You’re 40 yards from the pin in two and dreaming of an eagle. You fluff your chip and three putt. ‘What’s the point of the magnificent long shots? So to get consistency with your chipping try this. At the moment of impact ensure your left arm and club shaft are over your left leg and your weight’s there too. This will give you better shot control and ensure you hit cleanly every time. To control your distance just lengthen or shorten your back swing. If you can learn to consistently chip the ball towards the hole you’ll give yourself half a chance at making the putt and see your handicap plummet. It may seem dull but practise willmake perfect and the beauty of practising your short game is that you can do it in your back garden. So work hard and improve!