Gliding vs. Hitting your Chip Shots…
If your name is “Flip or Scoop” this video is for you. Have a quick look at this video. There’s a lot more to chipping. I go over the full set up and mechanics in your lesson setting, this is just a brief synopsis to give you an idea of some of the things involved. If you’d like to get the complete explanation I’ll see you on the lesson tee. email: jhelman@clublink.ca to book your lesson.
The Most Under Utilized Shot in Golf….
As we continue to develop wedges with various different lofts, bounces (grinds) and materials or perhaps because golfer’s don’t practice different shots and they revert to an easier type shot such as the texas wedge/putter because they can’t chip. A large number of golfers fail to realize the simple use of an 8 iron bump and run shot can produce effective results and due to these issues I feel it’s the most under utilized shot in golf. The majority of high and mid handicappers should practice this shot and make sure it can always be your “go to” shot before moving into other wedge specialty shots. These specialty shots are much more difficult to master or put in your bag of shot options when choosing or making the correct decision around the green. This is mainly because they’re so concerned about being able to spin it with their wedges rather than the actual outcome. No doubt there is an ego thing that goes along with the ability to check it and make the pretty shot but it’s really not that necessary in the majority of situations. Simply said “the longer the ball is on the ground the more control you have over it”, there’s less variables involved and definitely less mechanics. The illustrations and article below should help you gain a better understanding of how to execute this particular shot. If you have any questions, please consult myself or your local CPGA or PGA professional.
Regards,
Jason Helman
Canadian PGA (Ontario PGA Teacher of the Year)
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