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And if you said to me you have a decent short game then I would expect you to get up and down regularly using both chipping and putting
Monthly Poll 1: on average, how far do you hit the ball with driver?
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And if you said to me you have a decent short game then I would expect you to get up and down regularly using both chipping and putting
Well we both categorise areas of golf differently don't we. I've never heard a golf commentator say "His short game is fantastic" after a player makes a nice putt.
Robobum
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No probs :thup:
Pitching and Chipping
Two important elements of the short game are pitching and chipping. Pitching is necessary when a player runs into a difficult situation such as when a ball lands in a bunker. While using a pitching or sand wedge, the player attempts to elevate the ball so it exits the trap and lands back on the course in the most favorable position possible. Chipping is a form of approach shot where the player is close to the green and wants to hit the ball a short distance so that it lands on the green and rolls toward the hole. The shot is made with either a wedge or short iron.
Putting
The final element of the short game, and for many players the most difficult to master, is putting. This occurs when the ball is on the green, and requires the use of a short, flat club called a putter. At this point, touch and feel are more important than power, so much practice and knowledge of the slope of the green are important to be successful.
I still believe most people would separate the two when talking about there game but that's my opinion.
Airlie_Andy
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My short game (chipping and putting) is garbage. It can frequently take me 3 or 4 shots from around the edges of the green.
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Just have a lot of practise at the range
Pick targets from 100 yards down and play horse with a mate or try and find some game to play to bring a bit of competitive edge
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
bin that 60 and get yourself a chipper. I seen a decent one in American golf last night. id have no shame smashing 3 woods 300 yards then using a chipper to nudge it up to the hole. 4 shots from the fringe is criminal!
Airlie_Andy
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Did it twice today. I did use a chipper when I first started playing but was shamed into giving it up. Chipping just feels alien to me but I'm determined to work on it now.
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Use an 8 iron instead of buying a chipper or a 7 or a hybrid
hovis
Tour Winner
Oh no you didnt!!!!
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
if he has a rubbish short game he will be a lot more out of a 37 degree chipper! no doubt about it!
hovis
Tour Winner
I recon your right. Its just........... Well, its a chipper. Its like sleeping with your sister! Its still sex but plane wrong
Robobum
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garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
they seem to have moved on a fair bit. just look at them as high lofted hybrids. :whoo:
hovis
Tour Winner
Bloody hell, I USE A CHIPPER!!!
HawkeyeMS
Ryder Cup Winner
I have to admit, if I played with someone who could smash a 3W 300yds and then pulled out a chipper, I'd have a quiet snigger to myself. I know I shouldn't and golf is about getting the ball in the hole in as few shots as possible, but I would, in fact, the mere thought is making want to chuckle now
garyinderry
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HomerJSimpson
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Even with my non-existent short game a chipper is a step too far.
bladeplayer
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why does so many people get so stressed over other peoples driving yardages ?
