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I am not always hitting my chips solidly in tournaments...here are some keys i am working on, any other advice?
Work on chipping it close and turn a missed green into a par save and you will have mastered a part of the game necessary to great scores.
Three keys to consistent chipping are
1. Keep your hands loose. Tension causes bad chips.
2. Play the ball back in your stance. Chip shots require a descending blow. Playing the ball back in your stance assures that you will hit down on it and almost guarantees you will not chunk it.
3. Don't let the lead hand's wrist break until the ball is moving...better yet...don't let it break at all! When chipping, there is no releasing of the wrists like in the full swing. Flipping of the wrists will causes inconsistency and can lead to thin or bladed chips.
Work on chipping it close and turn a missed green into a par save and you will have mastered a part of the game necessary to great scores.
Three keys to consistent chipping are
1. Keep your hands loose. Tension causes bad chips.
2. Play the ball back in your stance. Chip shots require a descending blow. Playing the ball back in your stance assures that you will hit down on it and almost guarantees you will not chunk it.
3. Don't let the lead hand's wrist break until the ball is moving...better yet...don't let it break at all! When chipping, there is no releasing of the wrists like in the full swing. Flipping of the wrists will causes inconsistency and can lead to thin or bladed chips.