Golf Chipping Tips - 4 Tips and a Drill to Save Par

If you have missed the green with your approach shot, you've got to have a great chip shot in your bag to get it close to the pin and save par. The best chipping tip there is, is simply practice, practice, and practice. I know guys who will intentionally miss the green if they think their approach shot won't land within 10 feet of the hole. This is particularly true on undulating greens with tricky breaks. Having confidence in their chip shot, they know they can take the break out of the green by lofting the ball over the break and getting it close to the pin. For these guys, chipping is just as effective as putting. If you aren't hitting greens in regulation, you really need to develop this shot and be able to use it with confidence. So here are the basics of chipping. Tip 1 The Setup Your posture remains the same as any other shot. A straight spine and aligned shoulders hips and toes is essential. What's different is you will want to put 70% of your weight ...