Master Your Chipping Game: Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid in Golf

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In this riveting episode, MrShortGame Golf delves into the five cardinal sins of chipping that are wreaking havoc on your golf game. The first sin? Committing to a chip shot when you could easily avoid it by strategizing your approach better. Why put yourself in a pickle with a 40-yard awkward chip when you can play it smart and set yourself up for a full shot into the green? It's all about making the right decisions on the course, folks.
Moving on to the second blunder: using a club with too much loft. Are you constantly reaching for that trusty 60° wedge when a 54° would do the job just fine? It's time to reevaluate your club selection and avoid unnecessary disasters on the green. And let's not forget the importance of weight distribution in sin number three. Keep that weight forward, folks, and watch how it transforms your chipping game.
Now, let's talk about the art of motion in your chip shots. MrShortGame Golf emphasizes the need for fluidity and movement in your swing, debunking the myth of stiff, robotic chipping techniques. And finally, the fifth sin: the dreaded hands-forward position that leads to chunking. By mastering the bounce of the club and maintaining the right hand position, you'll glide through the turf like a pro. So, take these chipping commandments to heart, and you'll be hooping those shots in no time.

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