Shots from 30 yards in decide your score. Crisp chips and confident putts will save you more strokes than a perfect drive.
“Drive for show, putt for dough.”
Chipping: Soft Hands, Solid Contact
- Narrow stance, weight slightly on front foot.
- Use a lofted club (wedge or 9-iron) for flight; keep hands ahead of ball.
- Minimal wrist hinge; maintain triangle between arms and shoulders.
- Let the club brush the grass; focus on consistent tempo rather than distance.
Pitch & Bunker Shots: Height and Spin
- Open stance and open clubface for extra loft.
- Rotate body through; accelerate the club through sand or grass.
- Keep lower body quiet; rely on upper body turn.
Putting: Feel and Precision
- Square the face to target; align eyes over the ball.
- Pendulum motion from shoulders; keep wrists quiet.
- Control distance with backswing length; follow through equal to backswing.
- Practice lag putts from varying distances to build feel.
Practice Rituals
- Spend twice as long on short game as on full swing practice.
- Use targets like towels or hoops to simulate landing zones.
- Randomize distances and lies to build adaptability.
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