The golf short game is one of the most important areas of the golf game. Being able to hit long and accurate drives is all well and good, but if you can't chip the ball on the green, all that effort will be wasted. And there is nothing more frustrating than missing a short golf game. All that accuracy and distance you build in your tee off will goto waste. The short game of golf is where you really need to practice, so read these few tips and most importantly practice, practice and practice some mroe.
- From under 50 yards, use a bump and run and get the ball rolling as soon as possible
- Use a slightly open stance and place your feet closer together
- Choose one club (7, 8, or 9 iron) and practice your chipping from different distances with it
- The length of your backswing will determine the distance the ball will travel
- When playing over a hazard, use a more lofted club with a pitching swing
Visit the Simple Golf Swing website for more tips.
