It has been said that sixty percent or more of a golf score occurs within 100 yards of the hole. So, other than putting, golf pitch shots and golf chip shots are the most critical golf shots to achieve a good score in the game.
Below are quick golf tips to successfully set up and execute golf pitch shots and golf chip shots every time you play.
How to Play Golf Pitch Shot
a.) The "golf pitch shot" spends more time in the air than on ground. Use lofted clubsand wedge (54-58) or lob wedge (59-62).
b.) Grip the golf club firmer with a golf pitch shot than with a normal golf shot.
c.) When you set up for the golf pitch shot, position your body so that the ball is slightly forward from the middle toward your front foot.
d.) Slightly open your stance with your weight distributed more toward your front foot (about 60% of weight) than your rear foot (about 40% of weight). Keep this weight distribution throughout the golf pitch shot.
e.) Move your hands down the grip and position hands so that they are in front of the golf ball.
f.) Keep steady pace and swing your torso back and through the shot.
How to Play Golf Chip Shot
a.) The "golf chip shot" is used to land the ball onto the green as soon as possible. It is typically used when the ball is 3 to 6 feet off the green and when putting the ball toward the cup is not a good option.
b.) Position your body so that the ball is back from the middle toward your rear foot.
c.) When setting up for the golf chip shot, slightly open your stance with your weight distributed more toward your front foot (about 60% of weight) than your rear foot (about 40% of weight). Keep this weight distribution throughout the golf chip shot.
d.) Position hands down on the grip and in front of the golf ball.
e.) Keep a smooth easy, stroke make sure your wrists do not break throughout the golf chip shot.