PITCHING vs CHIPPING and the ONE Key You Must Know

There is one thing you must know before you play either the chip shot or the pitch shot. Not everybody should be playing both shots.
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[@thecman26]

In a huge plot twist, I am neither good at chipping OR pitching... 😆🤣😂

[@careydunn8227]

keenCrafting - I'm right there with you.

[@zzxxyy22]

Me too

[@thegolfgiveaway5290]

Same

[@76MUTiger]

You may not be good at either, but I think Matt's point is... your particular tendencies around short shots make you (like everyone) naturally suited more for one than the other.

[@thegolfgiveaway5290]

@@76MUTiger for sure. I’m going to try the pitching method out next time I play and see how it works. Inside of 100 yards has always been tough for me

[@stienwong]

Great lesson thx Matt. Love how you keep things “simple.” I think that’s a key to good golf: keeping things simple.

[@Powder148]

I’m 43 and was paired with three 23 year olds and when they saw me bump and run from the fringe it was like they saw a alien from outer space.

[@nathangraham8162]

Flop or bust!

[@brianlawrence5935]

Both take practice and my a 75 -25 chipper - pitching , however I desperately need help getting into birdie / up and down range

[@moonlanding-69]

I just came back from AZ played the TPC Champion course (92)......didn't have the chip-bump-run going. 5-3 putts. Came home practiced for 2-weeks. Just shot a 87. (Oregon greens still sanded and divited)

[@bm4995]

this is hilarious... I am laughing at my office reading your comment.... LOL

[@thecringegolfer]

Lol! I get a few looks when I grab the hybrid and putt it from off the green. But they all like the results!

[@ronimbeau4868]

I’m distraught! I don’t know who/which I am. I may have to see my golf therapist. 🤣

[@stevehainestrumpet]

I think you will have many questioning if they are a chipper or pitcher. The techniques used for either are good in this video, but I think it creates more questions and second guessing than answers.

[@robrandall1540]

I agree

[@williamtrencher2052]

I identify as a pitcher, however in reality most people would recognise me as what I naturally am. A rank hacker..

[@boardingking247]

Thank u sir this helps me a a lot

[@uluwatu77]

Ok. 🎉 I've probably watched every single video in KZbin about chipping in the past four years. Nothing worked. I couldn't chip. Turns out, I'm a natural pitcher... I wasn't gonna watch this video because of the title, I know the theory between pitching and chipping, but I was so desperate that I watched it. I've been trying to chip all my life while my natural instinct is a pitch. Unbelievable...nobody told me that, not even the pros. Thank you so much. ❤🎉🎉🎉

[@mlees123]

Hey Mr Short Game, this session was sooo helpful to me because I was trying to be both, good chipper and pitcher. I’m so much better pitcher and today went to nice 18 hole par 3 here in so cal and committed to 8 iron pitch/chip on EVERY hole 100 yards in. I always pitched and only thing I changed when in close was soften hands. It was such a great day. I was a bit uncomfortable not using my usual clubs for my chips(60 degree) and stayed with 8. Totally thrilled with results! Most important, I felt committed to each shot, even if some were stray! Thank you Mr. Short Game.

[@johncarilloiii7828]

What if you suk at both? LOL, watching your pitching vids and your chipping vids.

[@rballersUnited]

This was great, was always better at "chipping" and have "chipped" from 90 yards out, but figured I was cheating. I can relax now and chip away.

[@farfromunderpar3887]

Instructions unclear. Pulled driver from 40 yards out and mashed.

[@Jamie007ify]

Gary Player, the legend himself, not my words... "Hit it high and cry, or hit it low for the dough..." (english slang for money) 7 iron, bump and run as much as possible, you can chip in so many of these, choke down the grip and just putt it with the 7 !!

[@Superutubeking]

Chip straight arms like a triangle Pitch you have a hinge Simples

[@MrPepbro]

Great advice. I always prefer to chip, but in that 20+ yrd range I try the pitch, dont commit & hit the chich. Thanks again brother.

[@tillsy23]

Interesting but if I tried to use a 50 degree wedge opened up like that to get up and over a greenside bunker I am 100% certain I would thin it straight through the clubhouse window

[@legend9018]

One thing that has transformed my short game is developing short chip shots that I only take back to 8 or 9 o’clock with every iron from 5 iron through to my lob wedge. I have every distance covered in ~5 yard increments from 50 yards to 150 yards. It’s a very simple, and more importantly, reliable, repeatable and consistent swing that gives me very good results. These chippy, knock down shots are a great weapon. Now if I don’t have a clear path to green and have to carry a bunker I’ll play a full shot but otherwise I’m using that short chippy swing. My GIR stats have gone through the roof.

[@eastfamous21]

This is easily the best golf tutorial channel on KZbin.

[@bbaredrftg3708]

Sure it is. Thanks for this one which clarify what should be.

[@rojuwi]

I feel like I just watched my holy grail!!! I’m definitely a pitcher and chipping has absolutely destroyed my round for several months. This could be life changing

[@michaelsingh843]

Excellent tip, I wish I met you years ago. I'm a very unique natural pitcher, I wanted backspin, well you know the rest

[@peterstepaside]

Great video Matt. Thanks a mill as always. I’ve been struggling with the 30 to 50 yard pitch. I’ll try the 7/8 iron. If I have a go to method, I’d be sorted. I have so many methods going through my mind 🤪🤪. Keep up the super work. Peter

[@andrewnewman9711]

What if we're more of a "swing out of your shoes" style player

[@mr5039]

😂

[@rayspooner1982]

I'm more of a shank into the woods type of player.

[@theycallmekevin03]

Flop shots all day lol

[@thecringegolfer]

I do prefer the longer pitch type swing. Nice info, Matt!

[@AaronShaHome]

Really like your channel Mr. SG ! Fun and with lots of great point !! I feel 35 yards in the rough is so tough... to get the ball in the air, or over a water or bunker...

[@mattcristino9804]

I know who I am and I hope for the best outcome chip or pitch :-) I've had more that run over the green unfortunately. Good to see you're enjoying your Mizuno golf bag! stay safe, keep the videos rolling

[@mikebrown6250]

Excellent instruction video. This will help people lower scores dramatically once they figure out which is a more consistent play for them. Getting closer to the hole will help people drop more putts. Getting rid of 2 and 3 putts is what the single digit golfers do best. Good course management

[@brianmccool9728]

This is super helpful. I'm definitely a natural pitcher. I'd rather be 20-30y away than 5y - freezes me every time because I need to 'chip'.

[@76MUTiger]

Chips get easier if you use your putter mindset and your putter swing (no hand action), just the club you want to chip with. All of us put a lot so using that mindset can help.

[@brianmccool9728]

Update - I think this has changed my life! Went to practice yesterday with the shift in mindset (pitch it) and, with the suggested focus on constant grip strength hit some of the best 5y 'chips/pitches' in my life. Thank you Mr. ShortGame!

[@leahwhiteley5164]

Me too. I screw up every chip and lay the pitch in there.

[@theycallmekevin03]

Pretty good video. Always been a pitcher, I also like to utilize my hands/wrists more in the swing.

[@timbleking]

Very nice one, saved in my Golf Fundamentals folder. Thanks for revealing me I was a pitcher!

[@donaldshannon5477]

Well I guess I'm still trying to incorporate both into my game, your video's are a big help. Thanks MSG...

[@2Eaglez]

Golf rule #1 - if you can putt, PUTT. if you cannot putt due to terrain issue, CHIP. ONLY, if you cannot putt or chip Or hit a 3/4 or full wedge do you pitch. 46 yards, hit a half or 3/4 sand or lob wedge!

[@jacobgallaugher]

Get rid of the 60* in your bag, and just pick up a chipper if you struggle using your 7i. Cleveland makes one. Wilson makes one. Squarestrike has one. It is worth the $100.

[@allansmith5489]

Im a 5 handicapper who was really struggling with my short game. Discovered Matt's videos over the winter and they are dynamite. I love using the bounce and opening the face. Having confidence and trusting a method is golf changing (if not life changing :) ) Ive even ditched my 60 and went with 52 and 56. Cheers Matt, brilliant videos, really enjoyable and informative.

[@markaochoa2017]

Very good advice. I’m comfortable with both shots, but I prefer to fly the ball with a little bit of roll out. I think for a lot of beginners, learning the bump and run is a good way to lower scores faster and get the ball around the hole👍🏼

[@wkp437]

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[@sstrick47]

My problem is chipping is 1 hinge motion like a putting stoke, aka all shoulders no wrists. But a pitch is a two hinge motion, just like a a regular full swing, where the wrists hinge as well, but the swing is more like a 50-75% power. And the hard part with that pitch shot is it's common to decel when you aren't swinging full and that leads to botched/fat pitches. So I'm not a big fan of this advice because pitching isn't just a long stroke chip. Or atleast it isn't for me. An example would be is to try taking a long chip motion to get out of the sand. Probably not gunna work. You need a two hinge full swing style motion.

[@FWell-zn9bs]

I am a huge fan of the 7 iron around the green. I watched your 7 iron vs wedge and it has improved my short game immensely.

[@kennanlynn4977]

Try 9 iron... My favorite chipping club helps u get just a tad more height on the ball than the 7

[@davetourseriepa9328]

I tried that first time today did ok still need to practice it

[@cameronloveless1751]

8 iron for me. Find whatever works for you, there’s no right or wrong

[@FWell-zn9bs]

@@kennanlynn4977 I'll give that a try today.

[@FWell-zn9bs]

@@kennanlynn4977 I gave this a try, I like the 9 iron out of the thick rough around the green. Thanks for the tip.

[@garyfrench26]

I use a hybrid John Daly 8 everywhere from 100 yds in. Same club everytime, my favorite unless I'm in nasty rough, then it's my grass and sand wedge and then we going up and over.

[@bobmatthews6918]

I liked the explanation of the natural pitcher vs the natural chipper. Thus, there is no need to attempt to master both techniques, but to just play to my strength. Thanks

[@toadamine]

im definitely a pitcher... im fairly confident from out a little ways... right up close to the green i get all yippy when i try to make those short little chips, been practicing a lot though so getting a lot better. haha

[@jamesbrusseau9194]

Your my favorite golf tutorial. But this video cracked me up. You called pitch what I called chip and vice versa. To me a pitch is the bumper run And a chip is the flop And run. But the long putt method for the bump run is my favorite. Maybe you could include a rule of 12 portion to the video

[@julia-6195]

I'm a pitcher and horrible at chipping. I try chipping and it's a guaranteed duff. I'm better with a SW or LW from anywhere around the green.

[@michael2782]

Lets see, chipper (nah), pitcher (nah), duffer YEA. Guess I will have to make a real try to figure out where I lie.

[@navar45000]

85% of the time I chip, but you cant chip your way out of 100% of lies. You dont chip out of sand and rough. Therefore you have to learn both. I love hitting lobs, but only as a last resort. Getting back into golf again, the first thing I am establishing is the chip, then the pitch. The lob paradoxically was pretty easy to hit again.

[@Ybor-ld6uq]

What about when you are in a collection area or swale maybe 6 feet below the green surface? 20-25 yards from the pin. Those shots kill me. Good video.

[@nickolasmagos219]

Generally speaking a chip shot is 25 percent carry and 75 percent roll. A pitch shot is 50 percent carry and 50 percent roll. A flop shot is 75 percent carry and 25 percent roll. But the execution part and choosing what to use is the tricky part. Sometimes you can't decide what to use or you try to blend one with another in some kind of hybrid shot.

[@garyroenicke2102]

Great stuff but again, Much like a baseball swing, too much info. People will be thinking during their shot and not concentrating on making solid contact, just like the baseball swing. Thinking too much is Not a Good thing

[@jamesarseneau4665]

Why is opening 50 degree better than just hitting a 56 or 60? I dont understand the dismissive attitude toward a 60 degree. If it's such a silly option that close in, why do they even make them?

[@davidcavon637]

Disagree Matt, the chip shot is dead hand body rotation, the pitch is active wrist hinge with the body rotation... and yes the pitch is a longer swing arc for further ball flight typically. With a pitch the ball comes in soft and little roll out, with the chip you could have as little as a yard or two flight and rolling out five yards or more... or longer flight / roll out. Just my opinion. :)

[@aarondrossart6026]

It's so easy to overcomplicate this game. I'm a natural pitcher, but have been working on my chipping, just to have a couple more shots in the bag for different situations.

[@wallstreetoneil]

Great video. My philosophy is if you are a natural drawer, then when on the range practice hitting fades - and if you are a natural chipper, then practice your pitching technique - but while playing a round of golf, always play your goto shot - forcing yourself to practice the opposite shot, basically makes you better at hitting your goto shot because you will understand far better WHY it works for you

[@jackkinoff6943]

Some of us guys are just happy to hit the ball and you are getting super technical

[@LifeOnUranus]

hey Matt. I like your ideas. favor your strengths. i like to chip i think. (and i love the ‘u know who u are’). i feel im less likely to duff a chip. if i need to get it over something or short sided myself, using your method i should try to do it with as little loft as possible (within reason), then open the blade at least a little and then additionally as needed (within reason) and then ‘chip’ using your motion (which i like). the method is similar to phils hinge and hold in that he always feels like he’s chipping regardless of length, but with your method youre never delofting (which is what he does to his 60), you’re only adding loft. i like it! i like it!

[@ice300tw]

Mr. chip 🤣

[@kimshin12]

Another great lesson from Short game guy. He always gives me a insight of game. Thank you.

[@quakecon2009]

Very good, this earned you a new sub :)

[@rackum44]

Great video but my opinion if you're a natural picture learn how to chip and if you're a natural chipper learn how to pitch The only thing I sometimes am not sure of when to pitch or when to chip but I do like doing both

[@jaycominsky]

Nope. Old timers will tell you a pitch has more flight than roll.... A chip has more roll than flight.

[@thomasplatteborze7296]

You Are Great Keep up The Good Work I Love Your Energy 100% ( Like Me At 75 )😁 hcp 6

[@jtburton4624]

I always looked at it as a "half ass shot" half ass swing, half ass stance, half ass effort. This is the great method though.. If your shanking hard, your takeaway is off or you're too close to the ball.

[@jonewertz6007]

Would you ever come down to the space coast of Florida and play? Would love to shoot 18 with you and get a read on your course mentality!!

[@rodwilliams1075]

Bump and run vs a chip. You say potato I say potato. You say tomato I say tomatoes . The lie and depth of rough dictates. Just comment to the shot and never forget to exceleerat through the shot.

[@masterofnone1481]

Practicing with my 56 today, I think I determined I’m a natural pitcher…

[@krisdumigan4086]

I don’t know exactly who I am. I seem to be better at flopping the ball up into the green with a high arc every time I try to pitch or chip it seems to scream across the green and off. I play better of the lob.

[@billhaas598]

I’ve never heard someone on KZbin, that talks so much and says so little! Good bye!

[@MirthonManon]

Fantastic!!!!!! When you open the club face are you opening your stance to get the face square to your target line or does the face still stay open to the right of my target line?

[@danlong6162]

This is one of your best videos yet. Great subject and instruction.

[@pedrosoriano976]

Nice video, Matt. Keep it simple. Good english for me (from Spain)

[@3percentmick705]

I’ve played there and Bentwater just a few miles down the road also. Pretty nice courses for the area.

[@chadslice2673]

I'm a natural chipped bit in close around the green I use the use my and 8 Iron and grip it like a putter, bump and run style.

[@pn312]

What if you compromise and you hit something in between? Is it a pip shot... or maybe a a chitch? 😉

[@timrobinson4330]

Suse you're awesome! Thank you

[@76MUTiger]

What is the disadvantage of a chipper taking the 60 or 56 over the bunker?

[@jrouillard44]

With opening the club face around the green how to you negate shanking the ball to the right over the green?

[@ahastar1141]

I am a chipper, but I putt 90% of shots around the green since its just so reliable

[@knukule]

Come around nc area down I95 in Robeson county. Deercroft is nice!!

[@mikeyt4243]

Brilliant explanation - thank you.

[@UKBLUE1]

Question? How far away do you have to be to use your inside, swing left method?

[@ayesurewhynot2898]

Ahh the pitch shot, the most inconsistent shot in the pga 2k21 game

[@zrx-tw5cc]

Excellent video! This has really helped my game. Thanks

[@leahwhiteley5164]

I need to watch this 12 times. I've been chipping wrong.

[@evoviiiyou831]

Love this and great explanation! I’m definitely a chipper and the club selection and shot execution on this video help immensely. Thanks for this

[@owensurrette6378]

I use chip close to the green and pitch from in closer than 100 yards

[@ivankrushensky]

Good God almighty....thank you! I'm what you refer to as a natural pitcher. I have EXACTLY the problems with chipping that you describe here- either digging into the ground or thinning the ball across the green. On one of your other videos, I actually said I would rather be 100 yards out than 10...this is exactly why. I'm far more confident when I can take a decent swing. Thank you for the tips. I will try them out on the course.

[@Leipuanani]

Great advice! Thank you!

[@rongm2084]

Why does an average golfer experiences more problem to make solid contact with a chip/pitch shot than with a complete 90 mph swing ?Is it mental,poor technique,poor set-up or,all of the above? I have been having some success implementing your drills on the short game practice area but,taking it to the course,is another issue! Really enjoy your vids up here in Montreal 👍

[@alanwaterworth6464]

I guess I´m a chipper, I use my 48 degree PW for almost everything from 100m in, and only vary the club if I need more or less roll out, sometimes going to 55 degree SW for a short roll out, or up to 7 iron from maybe 10-20m off the green for a longer roll. But from 100-30m, I still play a pitch shot, just vary the length of swing and width of stance.

[@shanecolville263]

I have a 54/08 and a 58/10. Within 100 yards wouldn't my Pitch or 50 (club set) be more forgiving? In terms of not having a fat shot?

[@kishawnexplore6141]

Great video thanks for the tip

[@scottsmith8546]

IDK...if you are literally around the edges of the green with no obstacle and can't putt it because of rough or messed up turf, then just use your 7,8,9 or PW and putt it. It will loft it over the little messed up areas and roll out just like a putt. Great video though Matt, and I think you are absolutely spot on concerning the chipping/pitching philosophy. Most people would rather do a mini swing bump and run it or just putt it, but when there's a raised green or bunkers in the way, most of us are better off by swinging a less lofted club with the face laid open.

[@michaelcraig9008]

Matt...I skulled my last 2 60-yd pitches w SW from 9:00-3:00 w hands neutral. Should I place ball back a bit for greater margin for success or just put more weight on left side?

[@NineEyeRon]

My dream fourball is you, Peter Finch and Jon from Stacked Golf. Who wants golf Tour Pros when we can have youtubers!!

[@adamskaboy]

Recently found your channel..2 videos improved my ball striking immensely…used both for my short game and long game…I’m very appreciative of stumbling onto your channel…I’ll be looking into your channel going forward.. I like that you’re a very entertaining instructor too..golf IS a game..I like that approach.

[@grigsbypoland3203]

My recurring problem when I try to chip with a lofted club (or open the face to create more loft), is I routinely hit the bounce on the ground before the ball with disastrous effect. I chunk it by driving the bounce into the ground instead of the leading edge into the ground? 🤔

[@brianjohnson8918]

I think of a chip as more of a "runner" shot, and a pitch as more of a "get some decent air shot and stick the landing" shot. It's easier for me to get the runner with a shorter swing and pivoting the shoulders with no wrist hinge. To get the height it's a longer swing which brings in more lower body action & the wrists have some hinge. There are some setup tweaks as well. This is just what my mind feels in various situations, depending on whether I see a 'run' shot or a 'plop it in there' shot.

[@williamrucker3791]

Im good to go....This is very liberating. Im a pitcher and will stick with that except for putting off the green. Pitching to me makes sense because it is most like the normal swing just a little less and im never sure how much a lower loft will run out

[@thriftest]

Help me! When I go to pitch 40m with a 52deg, sometimes the ball shoots off 45 degrees to the right, and I can't figure out how? Is it shooting off the vertical end edge of the face of the club?

[@tommcnutt2582]

I’m confused! Who is on first? Good lesson.

[@tyronejones187]

I just need y’all to pray for my short game.

[@jorgealvarez8289]

Mr. Short game...this is great when greens are relatively level. Since Florida is relatively flat, the greens here are mostly elevated so please help on a chip or pitch on an angled uphill lie. Thanks!

[@kevinconnolly754]

man i wish i found this video months ago, used to have a brilliant chipping game/bump and run, last few months I've been getting cute with the 56 & 60 trying to pitch everything high and it's not me. GREAT VIDEO 🙌

[@johnmagnell8902]

To me a chip runs to the hole. A pitch flys to the hole.

[@harryfranklin1637]

Thanks for what you do, and make it fun..