Tiger Woods
Try My 4-Iron Chip Shot
My short game has improved tremendously just by adding more clubs to my chipping options. I’ve had particular success with a 4-iron on those long chips where you just want to land the ball on the green and let it roll out. I used that shot a few times at the British Open at Hoylake three years ago to get the ball on the ground quickly on those tricky greens.
I use my putting grip (a reverse overlap) because it helps keep my hands working together. Everything else is fundamental to good chipping. I set most of my weight on my left foot and position the ball back of centre in a narrow but slightly open stance. That helps me make a descending blow into the back of the ball. But before I do anything, I read the break and pick a spot just over the fringe where I want to land the ball.
Just like on a putt, I try to keep my head still long after impact. That helps me hit the ball solidly and start it on line.
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