The Long Putt Approach
Tonya recommends thinking of chipping as hitting a long putt. Instead of taking the club all the way back, she advises taking it just past your waist, just past the pocket, and then following through. This technique allows for a more controlled and consistent chip shot.
Pocket to Pocket Drill
Tonya emphasizes the importance of going “pocket to pocket ” in your chipping technique. This means taking the club just past your waist and just past your pocket, and then following through. By focusing on this simple drill, you can let the club do the work for you and improve your chipping accuracy. Once you have mastered the pocket to pocket technique with one club, Tanya suggests changing clubs to vary the distance and roll of your chip shots.
Choosing the Right Club
To determine which club to use for your chip shots, Tonya recommends placing a tee or a head cover on the green and practicing landing each club in the same spot. This will help you gauge how far each club rolls out from that point. By experimenting with different clubs and observing the results, you can develop a better understanding of which club to use in different situations.