Monday, May 25th, 2009
In a previous post, I talked about my method for chipping from deep rough.
I’ve been using this on the practice green, and it was working 98% of the time, but there would still be the occasional bladed chip.
I’ve come to realize that even though I have the face well open, my hands still need to [...]
Chipping from rough, part 2
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Friday, May 8th, 2009
In a previous post, I discussed chipping from the rough. This shot comes up for me a lot, since I’m a high handicapper I often miss my approach shot, and end up in the rough around the green.
In my last round, I just missed the green long on a par 3, and was in deep [...]
Chipping from the deep rough
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Thursday, March 19th, 2009
Today at the practice green, worked on chip shots from various lies.
With the ball sitting on the fringe or fairway, I put the ball back in my stance and swing square to the target line, keeping the handle forward through impact. I get great distance control and the ball is on line every time.
This works [...]
Chipping from the rough
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