| When using a chipping putter there is an | | | | incorporate the 5 iron into your game play. Your |
| extremely easy way to learn how to chip a golf | | | | stance will remain the same, but your arm swing |
| ball correctly. You don't have to use a putter, | | | | will change. Attempt to swing so that your swing |
| instead consider using a different iron, the number | | | | has more of a chop to it. Using the 5 iron instead |
| 5,7, and 9 irons make excellent substitutes. When | | | | of chipping putters allows you to send the ball |
| you are facing a long shot try the number 5 iron, | | | | that much further. |
| the number 7 iron will work best for a medium | | | | If, you always seem to be having trouble with |
| range shot and then use the number 9 for any | | | | your short chip shots, keep a couple of things in |
| short chip shots. | | | | mind. First off, if the grass is short, you only need |
| Now, if this sounds pretty strange to you, don't | | | | to putt the ball. |
| worry, just keep on reading! When you want to | | | | Even though you are playing the short chip shot, |
| play a short chip shot, choose the number 9 iron, | | | | play as though you were putting. This will stop the |
| then place your ball into the centre of your | | | | ball from bouncing when it comes out of the |
| stance. Now, you need to shift some weight onto | | | | rough or from long grass. Each time you make a |
| your left leg, then push the handle towards your | | | | shot with your chipping putters keep thinking putt |
| left leg. All that is left to do is for you to swing so | | | | to yourself. |
| you can effectively chop the head of the club | | | | There is another option if you don't like putting |
| very slightly. It might take some getting used to, | | | | the ball, and that is to use a number 3 iron. As |
| but it is an effective way to use chipping putters | | | | this iron is built like a wood, the sole plate is that |
| to help improve your golf game. | | | | much longer allowing you to hit the ball better. |
| If your next shot is further away, then try this | | | | Next time you are out on the golf course this is |
| technique with the 7 iron. Always keep your golf | | | | all you need to do. Stand in the correct putting |
| swing the same, it is just your stance which | | | | position, think chipping putters, aim and putt the |
| changes. By using the 7 iron, you are giving | | | | ball gently. Once you get the hang of this, the ball |
| yourself the ability to hit the ball that much | | | | will be going towards the hole. By following these |
| further. Remember to place the ball in the middle | | | | tips, you will be learning how to use irons as |
| of your stance and adjust your weight to the left. | | | | though they were chipping putters, and it works |
| For a much longer distance, you will want to | | | | extremely well. |