Penti Tofferi: Greenside Chip Shot - Golf Life

In this video, we will be discussing the importance of having a good understanding and routine for greenside chip shots in golf. Penti Tofferi, a renowned golf instructor, emphasizes the use of a seven iron, nine iron, and lob wedge for these shots, as they can work for almost any situation around the green. The Purpose of Chip Shots The main objective of a chip shot is to carry the ball over the unpredictable surface, land it on a predictable surface, and let it roll towards the hole. To achieve this, Penti Tofferi suggests using a putting stroke with a different club. By using a club with more loft, such as a seven iron, the ball can be carried over the unpredictable grass and allowed to roll towards the hole. On the other hand, a nine iron is used for shots that don’t require as much distance. Mechanics of the Chip Shot Penti Tofferi explains that the mechanics of a chip shot are very similar to a putting stroke. The golfer should choke down on the club, have their feet together, hands left, and weight left. By playing the ball back off the right foot, it takes the grass out of the equation and allows for a cleaner strike on the ball. Using Different Clubs Penti Tofferi recommends using a seven iron for longer chip shots where the ball will need to land and roll a bit farther. The mechanics remain the same, but the distance covered by the ball...