Since learning lag and aiming point, I chip most of the time with a lob wedge, unless I need a significant amount of run. My chipping has never been better. I agree that with the proper technique, you can chip better with one club. If you are using a chip-putt, then it makes sense to vary the club selection.
Add some thrust knowledge and control distance with every club.
I vary club selection from LW to maybe a 7i depending on many factors: green speed, green firmness, slope, mandatory carry, etc... . A key for me is to pick a club, given the circumstances outlined, which allows me to make a comfortable stroke. Sort of the Goldilocks approach. The stroke isn't too short to make it twitchy nor too long requiring lots of body motion, but just right.
I think everyone has a comfortable chipping stroke which is most repeatable. You can find it by picking a distance to chip and going through all the clubs until you find the one you get closest the mostest. That stroke should be applied as often as you can by just switching clubs as the circumstances change. I have tried this approach and it seems to work well.
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Steph
Distance is Magic; Precision is Practice.
You can still Turn then Roll the hands back and use Horizontal Hinge if you like, with a Non- Automatic Release and Hands driving to their visual Impact location.
I think it is better to get the ball on the ground as soon as possible when you are around the green. My thought is based on the premise of putting. We roll the ball when we putt. Why? Because the ball can be controlled to a greater degree (through touch and feel) and it is more likely to fall into the hole when it is rolling than when it is bouncing (high shot). Prove it to yourself. Take five balls and putt from 30' or more from 5' off the green. Now take your favorite club from the same place and see the results. If you are better with the lofted club you are a rare bird and probably should use that club often. But if you are like most golfers you'll find that you were better and more consistent rolling the ball with the putter.
When I have short shots around the green I see two shots a high one and a low one. What will the low shot look like? What does the high one look like?
I'll try to go with what looks best to my eye at the time. The worst mistake you make is trying to play the "correct" shot but not having the confidence to play it. Go with what you see and you'll be pretty good. But practice the chips, the pitches, the bump and runs, the lobs, they are all important!
Pat
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the real question is what is your technique? the answer should be, open stance, ball WELL FORWARD...off your Left toe, and slice the ball to the hole...Consider that for a while, better yet, try it.
Oh, that the clubs of choice are gap through 5i. You only need a SW if the ball is in mid- to deep rough and you need....speed. Sam set-up and ball position though.
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Are you left handed? How can a ball be positioned forward and be off your Right toe? Also, the lie dictates the ball position and the club to use, don't get caught into playing a textbook shot out of an untextbook lie.
Concerning spin, the less spin the better, as the ball and it's bounces are more predictable. Tom Watson had a great career on not spinning his pitches and chips. You need to know how to hit it high and with spin, just don't let that become your bread and butter shot...Your thoughts?
Pat
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