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Learning to chip correctly is one of the most important parts to scoring well in the game of golf. A good chipper can cut five shots off of his score per round.

This week's lesson will teach you how to select the correct club while making a chip shot in golf.

Remember, you will be able to practice our tips then share them with your Junior. Together you will enjoy more success and fun on the golf course. So let's start with this week's chipping lesson:

1. Chipping Club Selection

There is one swing in chipping that you control the distance you want the ball to travel by changing clubs. The 9 iron is for short chips, the 7 iron is for medium length chips and the 5 iron is for longer chips.

When you practice your chipping, pay close attention to how far the three clubs travel, in the air and on the ground. Practice on a flat green if possible so you can measure the distance between each iron. Make sure you spend time learning uphill and downhill distances also.

2. Chipping - Distance Control

If you have struggled with chipping, this method is going to get you started on the right path to improve your chipping game. The single best way to begin to see improvement is for you to start with the 9 iron. You understand the definition of chipping and now you know which clubs to use and soon you will learn the mechanics of chipping.

The reason the 9 iron is the best place to start; it is the easiest of the three clubs. Over the course of a lifetime most of your chip shots will be between the 7 and 9 iron with very few chips being the longer ones. So why not start practicing with the 9 iron?

So, you have the flat face clubs rolling along the ground and then you have the loftier clubs that will help you get up and over a sand trap or the edge of a pond.

All golfers are very individual. I can not tell you how far your chip shots should travel however I have posted a chart at the end of the book that will give you a general idea of how far the average chip shots travel, both in the air and on the ground.

It is very important that you spend time practicing so you know EXACTLY how far your chip shots fly and roll. The chart is to simply provide you with a guide to work off of.

So, short airtime, a lot of roll time for chipping. A lot of airtime and very little roll time for pitching.

You have the common mistakes and the club selection; we'll move on to Part Three-The Method next week.

--- This article was offered to us by: Bobby Eldridge - Head Professional at Scottsdale Country Club.

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