Part Two - What is ‘Chipping’?

Seeing as we’re going to be discussing it a lot, it would really pay off if you’re on the same page as us when it comes to what exactly chipping is.

Yes, it is a type of golf shot, that much is pretty obvious. More specifically though, it is a shot that is played short, and lofted. If you’ve watched golf before, then you’ll undoubtedly recognize the type of shot that is being described.

Otherwise, simply think of it as sort of ‘lobbing’ the ball. It definitely is nowhere near as powerful as a drive, but it does lift the ball and so it also is very different from your standard putt. A lot of the importance of the chip is how it rolls on the ground after it lands, and it is crucial that you consider that, as you’ll later see.

While we’re discussing chipping, we should also get into a variant of chipping that you will eventually come across. This variant is commonly called the ‘pitch’, and as you’ll see, it does live up to its name.

Very much akin to the chip, the pitch is a lofted shot over a very short distance that then does not allow the ball to roll around the ground too much. Many people regard the pitch as closer to flying putt than a chip, but as far as the ball motion goes, it does share some similarities.

For the purpose of this guide, we’re going to be referring to more conventional chipping, though once you’ve mastered that, there is little reason why you shouldn’t be able to try to pitch as well.

Anyway, seeing as we’re assuredly on the same page now, it’s time to look at something a little more relevant: Why exactly you need to know how to chip the ball?

Look for Part Three on Importance Of Chipping In Golf

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