How To Hit Chip Shots Around The Green | Easy Technique

[@m0hoosier]

Clay, of all the hundreds of “golf teachers” out there, and I’ve watched them ALL, you are the best. Hands down, the best.

[@marceide5369]

Thank you

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@carolynwilbur1627]

Agreed

[@danielscott5247]

Clay is really good.

[@golfmasterhyeseong-jin]

After seeing your short game, I reduced my practice result by -5. That's a really good tip. thank you

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Nice work!

[@iandixon68]

Probably the best video I've seen with regards to chip shots. Can't wait to practice these techniques

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Acattack_009]

Quite possibly the best video I’ve watch specifically for what I was looking for as well. I’ve shared with a lot of friends who are starting out in golf. Cheers.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Glad it was helpful!

[@benwilson-smith1954]

I would agree. There is nothing in what you've shown me that I didn't know. I was a tour pro for two years but sadly not good enough or rich enough to keep going. I've had the "jipps" with my short game recently and you have simplified, what is not easy to master. I look forward to tomorrow's match. I would agree with the comment below. You are the KZbin "coach" that I identify with the most you explain everything exceptionally well and, having learnt every possible way to chip and pitch, you've simplified it for me again. The only KZbin channel I go to is yours. I found it last week. You are and easy going guy, while you're coaching, and you recognise that many of you subscribers are not as good as you so you really cater to all needs. Keep up the good work Clay! Ben

[@terrygriffin1004]

Excellent - greatly improved chipping. This is the first instructor that speaks about the way shots "feel". A groove is a feeling - this instruction is great!!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@paulbrown8478]

Clay is the best damn golf teacher in the internet hands down - he focuses on the meat - he has helped my game big time

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Wow, thanks!

[@rondondetrumpis938]

Absolutely love the split screens

[@DonkeyKongBMAC]

Im very happy that you are crushing Chuck with your geniune style approach instead of smug.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@eighteenbull6177]

Yes fantastic coaching, very calm talking and superb method explaining !!!!!

[@crunchingnumbers1]

I was a low handicap golfer until 12 years ago when the chipping yips hit. Spent 3 years trying to fix it at top name clinics and relentless daily effort to the point where i even went left handed chipping in the belief that because I am naturally left handed but play golf right handed that must be it. Pretty much gave up on the game until a year ago. Thank you for doing what I ask people in work - explain something complicated that you know really well in 5 minutes to help me understand. Well your videos are it - thank you. To all other yippers out there, don't give up. I really believe it's a technique problem that becomes a mental problem . Now I am back to enjoying the game even though I still suffer because I now have a few tools in my bag to work with and it's getting better.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks George. Very much appreciated!

[@youtubeaccount1843]

This bloke is a genius. Really talks about golf from an average-Joe player perspective, rather than golf-pro jargon. Best on the internet.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@CapnZman]

I am re-building my game after many years off and/or playing very occasionally and without any real intention of shooting scores below 90. This little set of tips literally shaved more strokes off my game than any swing changes or course management ideas. I have already recorded two personal bests at my local course after coming to the realization that for the mid- and high handicapper, the elimination of low percentage hero shots is the secret to scoring. Another presenter calls them mini-van shots versus high performance sports car shots, which I have also put into my mental golf bag. Thanks.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

That's great Mark! Thanks for sharing.

[@dovski3161]

Best lesson on chipping I've yet seen !

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@honuputters1891]

The technique for finding the ball position at time 15:00 or so is magic. I use it for every shot off the turf, not just for chips. It is part of my pre-shot routine - a couple of mini swings to find the "brush point". Since you can't move the ball on the course, you have to do it away from the ball, observe where the brush point is relative to your feet, then move to the ball. It works for every club, automatically compensating for uneven stances on ground that is not flat. Standing on a tilt changes your weight distribution which changes the brush point. You don't have to think to compensate, just find the brush point from the stance you have, move to the ball, and trust it. The "trust it" part is the hardest to learn. Very often when I am teaching this technique, the student will set up to the correct place, then just before they start the swing they will shuffle their feet so the ball is right back in the place they are used to seeing. They rarely realize that they have done that little shuffle move; it is just instinctual.Then when they are back in the correct position, they will freeze up and make a panic-y swing. Ingrained patterns do not change easily.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks for sharing. Glad it was helpful.

[@mraymer78]

i love the "free things up" aspect. it has literally helped in every aspect of my game. Trusting myself to know i am athletic enough to make the shot is 1. Making myself loose enough to not care, so to speak, is part 2. let your body take over and get your brain out of the way

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Great! Thanks for sharing!

[@brycechandler472]

Thanks for breaking this down. Very clear. A beginner to golf and this lesson was invaluable.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Glad it was helpful!

[@edwardmckallen98]

Clay , a great video , thank you , could you ever do one with the chipping 12 rule , I don’t get it , you explain everything so much better, love your key move lock legs n lift heel

[@ericlindhfoster]

#1 coach love this guy!!!!!!!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@bradgajria2541]

Great video. Thank you. I loved your closed eyes practice swings. Winter is a good time to practice these tips, which I will.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chrslms]

Your videos have been amazing for my game. I sent them to my buddy to help him with his!!! Love the channel

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Awesome! Thank you for the support!

[@mikefixac]

I just love the quality of your videos. Great sound, excellent video editing. And your instruction is top-notch. You da man Clay. Thanks so much.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Wow, thanks for the feedback

[@voteblueabroad]

Hi, excellent videos. I have a question about which club to use while pitching. I'm using a 56 wedge, but I believe that you mentioned a 9 iron?

[@MPerski]

Great video! I was taught this "putting stroke" chipping style at a golf school, but they never told us about the downside (not using a wedge with it, and not for longer chips). Thanks👍🏻

[@TopSpeedGolf]

My pleasure!

[@brentsoulis5066]

Your videos are great. Improved my ball striking immediately! THANKYOU Clay

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Glad to hear it

[@nhanle9218]

These short games videos are golden. Your the best clay!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks Nhan!

[@antonakisdemetriou4866]

Great tips clay taught in a simple easy to understand language.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@christianstudyacademy2024]

This is so good Clay. I’m 70 and play in a regular 3x/ week Vets comp. so a huge help

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Glad it helped.

[@deejaycraw]

So understandable for those of us who struggle with these shots. Thank you.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

My pleasure Janice!

[@frankgoudy9557]

Thank you! You are a great teacher!

[@Ryan-td3td]

very well explained, but it does seem like the foot and ball position in the additional video is different than that in the original video. In the last video, your feet are in more of an iron shot stance and the ball is closer to the middle of your stance, but it in the original video your feet are closer and turned slightly toward the target with the ball more in the back of your stance. So at what point (or distance) would you let widen your feet and move the ball forward?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

It's just the camera angle.

[@jeffreyyoungblood7438]

Great video. Very clear instructions. Can't wait to try this in the morning!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Good luck!

[@sulaimankhan716]

I tried these instructions. Very helpful. Thanks alot

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Glad it helped

[@jerryk6343]

Best chipping video ever!

[@mytchjeffrey3722]

Thanks Greg. Glad you adopted by advice

[@TopSpeedGolf]

You bet

[@brucemcphee8568]

Looks like a good video. I have a very good chipping wedge. I have a Hummingbird wedge that I just received and I have to spend time to get used to it. I have not played golf in 20+ years ago and I just played 5 rounds and I am now have a 8.6 handicap. I had a 5 handicap 20+ years ago. I believe it will take me a year before I have a 5 handicap.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks for sharing! Glad you liked this one. Keep up the hard work and the results will follow. Welcome back to this great and sometimes frustrating game! Best of luck! Nate | TSG Instructor

[@patten1962]

Hi Clay, in one of your Videos you talked about your right arm being straight (for Right Handed Golfers) during the chip. Was it in this video? Am I taking that to literal? Not sure if it was in this video and I missed it or it was another one. Thank you!

[@nicted9308]

Thanks for these very useful tips Clay, I have always been fairly good around the greens but you can always keep on leaning from the Pro's.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

My pleasure!

[@wreckim]

Just awesome Clay. Thank you.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jamesmharris332]

Great advice and Practical ,well done guys 👍

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thank you! 👍

[@garydurbin9173]

One of the best chipping videos I've seen! Great Job!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks Gary!

[@tmaiola]

I appreciate your instruction video’s Keep up the good work.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks, will do!

[@deanpatterson8192]

Great tips...thanks Clay. Really simplifies techniques around the greens.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks Dean!

[@ianpentz3340]

Thanks Clay, I’ve had the yips for 3 years with chips, I’ve got so mechanical lost my rhythm, love fact you mention relax the wrists and get legs moving. I know I do is throw the knees forward drop and head moves forward I then compensate by speeding hands up and hitting it thin or fat. Gary Player said once you have the yips you never get ride of it, I’m determined to conquer it with this great help, loved the combo of your videos, best instructor out there thanks Clay

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks for sharing!

[@harvinderjeetsingh3739]

Nice and simple explanation,

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Glad you liked it

[@Thebazzman]

Clay, how do you start and finish your back stroke?

[@sakanatsuri]

Do you use the sole (bounce) to glide through under the ball rather than using the leading edge ? It is not easy for me to put the leading edge just between ball and grass consistently.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Yes

[@lucmorin2242]

Thanks for the tips Clay, i will put that into practice tomorrow and hopefully do better around the greens. I am a 14 handicap who can't chip for sh$%.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Best of luck!

[@jghotier167]

Should the grip be the same as a putting grip or a grip you’d use when swinging a full swing w/ a longer length club?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

grip of full swing

[@bradtolson8780]

You are a very good instructor. My issue which starts in chips and of course carries on throughout the bag but really hurts on my chips is that my club face is shut and gets behind at waist high. Any thoughts

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Brad, it's hard to say without seeing your swing but if you follow the tips in the video then you'll likely see great results. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@faizaljay3323]

So far....u r the best.....keep it up

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Wow, thanks

[@hoopie1022]

Great video !

[@moheetoes]

Thanks for this video, it will help with my chipping game

[@TopSpeedGolf]

My pleasure!

[@sevesellors2831]

Great lesson Clay this is my weakest area so will get some confidence, relax and give it a go. Many thanks!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

My pleasure!

[@damenlindberg5859]

Should I still be following through all the way or just as much as I pulled back. if for example I pull back let's say a foot and a half two feet, maybe my judgement is off, so it may be 3 feet. Do I follow through 2-3 feet or all the way throughor will it vary

[@TopSpeedGolf]

I'd try to follow through at least as much as my backswing went back. There may be some variance in this depending on the lie and some type of shot, etc., but that's a good starting point. Best of luck! Nate | TSG Instructor

[@simonjones4943]

for the chip shots around the green (not putting stroke), what degree wedge and bounce are you using there?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

60 degree and 10 degrees of bounce

[@ManivanAdventures]

Great video. Thanks Clay!🤙🏼

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Glad you liked it!

[@alex_b_brooklyn_yo]

Great video! The setup, club selection for different shots and the description of the feel of the shots were great. Have you ever considered doing these from unfavorable lies around the green i.e. in a small hole, bald spot with no grass, etc. :) here in the spring before the grass has fully grown in tons of bald spots around the green and little holes where the ball partially sits in often.

[@eadams1057]

I have a lob wedge but not sure when to use it. I use my pitching wedge or sand wedge primarily. When is the best situation to use it or is it just taking up space in my bag. Can you or someone comment?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

I would recommend using it when you need to hit the ball high and/or with a lot of spin.

[@edwardbrown6901]

Great video Clay..its so important to chip correctly..your score come down pretty quickly..when you can get up and down to save par..thanks!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks Edward!

[@edwardbrown6901]

Just a few question Clay..i run with a 62.. 58..53..and 48 pitching wedge .. The question I tend to us the 62 from around the green and about 40 to 50 yards out.50 to 90 with the 58.. 90 to 110 with the 53.. Should I be using say a 58 from 30 to 60 yards out to get more consistency..thanks

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Edward, that's completely personal preference. Try it out for a while and see if you're more consistent. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@LordGhucky]

I get so excited watching these videos only to disappoint myself severely on the course

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks for watching!

[@brycenwalker1859]

He covers all of the basis for the feel and the technique. A lot of what comes after that is mentally trying to hit it at the hole. This is not what chipping is. In chipping the goal is to pick a landing spot and then let the ball roll from that spot. So you have to read the green from the landing spot. After that you are just hitting to the landing spot with the right speed. When I am having issues with chipping I find myself hitting at the hole rather than picking a landing spot.

[@jacoba756]

@@brycenwalker1859 great reply! Easy to let the flag determine where you're chipping

[@alexbishop2689]

Why is this me 😩😅

[@guessmyname1104]

So, if I understand correctly, when the required shot goes from a chip (more roll than carry) to a pitch (more carry than roll) = make a more fluid stroke.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Absolutely!

[@vanillagurilla]

What factors do you take in when deciding which wedge to chip or pitch with?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

If I'm going low (more bump and run) then I take a lower lofted club. Anything else I usually use my 60 degree wedge. Best of luck! Nate | TSG Instructor

[@zakkutv1623]

I'm very new to golf. My only question is what club are you using when making these chip shots?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

56 degree wedge

[@zakkutv1623]

@@TopSpeedGolf awesome. Thanks for the reply.

[@alpiana792]

please be informed using the club what is each pitching and chipp distance

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jt10ball]

Thanks for the video, I really enjoyed it and passed it along to friends. I get a little confused when trying to use the bounce AND use forward shaft lean? Could you clear that up for me if possible. Thanks in advance and for all your helpful videoes.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks! Leaning the shaft forward will take away some of the bounce. This is part of the reason why wedges have more bounce than other clubs. Plus, you can open the face more to use more bounce. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@jt10ball]

@@TopSpeedGolf Should i be focused on catching the ball first on way down or more focused on cathching a little bounce first just before the ball?

[@mikelfears2789]

I absolutely love the instructions and tips. And I am a member of TSG. But I am not diggin the beard at all brother! I am actually moving to Tampa this week so looking forward to being able to play golf year round. With your tips of course I have finally broken 85.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Haha...thanks for sharing. 😂

[@ehammer41]

Great Course in Tampa bay area

[@mikelfears2789]

@@ehammer41 I am actually living on a 36 hole course in Odessa called Eagles Country Club

[@pj_cinematographer]

Been working hard lately to get back to tournament level of play and all your videos have really given me a great refresh on the basics! Thanks for the help! Also GO BIG BLUE

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Glad to help

[@nasdaqqqq4994]

I haven’t been able to play golf in a while because I have coronavirus. I’ll have to rewatch all of your videos until I get better

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Get better soon!

[@Tomsmath]

Dear clay should i keep my hands rigid while chiping or flexible

[@TopSpeedGolf]

flexible but with control

[@mas2526]

Great stuff

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@jonathansmith9705]

The short chip shot is out of Paul Runyan's playbook. He chipped all his shots like they were puts using different clubs. Eager to see how you chip balls further away from the hole.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks for sharing!

[@TheRman2012]

Another great video thanks Clay. Question do you ever recommend the hinge and hold method? Thanks

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Ron, that's a Phil thing. He really isn't doing that if you watch his swing but I can see how the feeling can help you keep everything moving through together which is a central theme of the tips in the video. I don't recommend literally doing that though. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@aaroncray3692]

Really great tips - thanks

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@robrandall1540]

Which club used on the chips further back?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

60 degree

[@il-lupo]

Hi Clay. In terms of feel, do you feel a balance between your hands or does one hand dominate the feel (i.e. right hand palm feel versus left back of hand feel etc)?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

You want balance but you'll naturally feel more pressure in the hand furthest away from the club head because that's where the force is the highest. You don't need to intentionally grip the club firmer in that hand. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@boborchorst3996]

Hi I find the most difficult shot is a bunker shot over 30-40 yards. How do you do that......? I´m a big fan off your lessons......

[@rondondetrumpis938]

1:10 bump n run 5:10 knee flow 7:28 spin balls, 40 yards

[@baklash6079]

I like your “eyes closed” method to determine the ground contact position.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@donanderson4961]

Just moved to Fl. and I’m in need of a good shade hat. I like the hat that he has on, does anyone know the style name of this Nike hat.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Welcome! Just search Nike sun hat on Amazon

[@donanderson4961]

Top Speed Golf - Clay Ballard Awesome Thanks !

[@devia1988]

This 45 degree stuff is pure cheat codes, love it thanks for the tip

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Haha...thanks!

[@johnspeidel4221]

I've been using your cheat method of chipping, with feet turned 45 degrees. It works well. Occasionally everything starts going low and right. Either thin or clunky. What happens when it goes from working well to not?

[@dougmael]

Clay, I love these tips; however, I do not have a problem with the chip shots from a clean lie such as those that you are showing. Anywhere from a few feet off the putting surface to 40-60 yards, I am fine hitting accurate chip or pitch shots. However, here is where I really have problems: On several of the golf courses that I play regularly, the rough is very deep (up to about 3”) and thick, and it runs right up to the edges of the greens. Hitting any kind of a decent chip or pitch shot from that stuff proves to be very problematic for me. The other thing that some of the golf courses in my area do is to leave an area of this thick rough right in the middle of the fairway that extends from 40 to 75 yards in front of the green all the way to the front fringe. I find it near impossible to pitch the ball accurately from these areas, and end up costing myself several strokes when I hit my ball into these areas. I’m a relatively long hitter, and when there is an area of thick, deep rough in front of the green like this, I often hit a good drive that ends up in this junk, only to walk away with a bogey (or worse), and almost nothing is as frustrating at that!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Glad you enjoy the tips. I wouldn't expect to hit it really close from really deep rough like that. You would play it mostly the same way. You might just play the ball a little further back in the stance so you can hit down on it more making it easier to make cleaner contact. Firm up your grip and aim for the fat part of the green. It will likely come out lower with less spin so accommodate for that. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@dougmael]

@@TopSpeedGolf -- Thanks; I will try that this afternoon when I play one of those courses.

[@bcwgobuffs1]

What do you recommed for those of us that can pull this off regularly at the range or in the backyard, but when actually playing, end up with shots short of target? Invariably, I'll stare down a 24 yard pitch shot, and hit it 16... costs me strokes all day. For the record, my available resources to fix this likely do not include psychotherapy fees (-:

[@TopSpeedGolf]

I would recommend randomly hitting pitches from different distances and different targets. If you practice by hitting the same shot at the same target over and over then it's not as effective. Not sure if this is what you're doing but this is what I see most people doing. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@davidjackson7051]

I do the same thing but have good results with a pitching wedge hands high toe down works really good but u must practice before u go play

[@billkoetting5197]

Another great instructional vid.. Now I know why my chips rocket across the green, practice practice. One Q....why do you always hit your club head against your shoe?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks! It's to get the dirt off the club face.

[@blakeolmlie]

do you hit ball first to get elevation?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

It will usually come out a little lower when you make ball first contact. If you want more elevation the use more loft and/or open the face to add loft. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@reginaldinoenchillada3513]

Great call. Putting chip torpedoed my short game. I used to slice badly, I was all short game. Now I hit it straight or draw it a bit but I'm starting over with short game. I think I just came to take it for granted. Lost both feel and technique.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks for sharing!

[@hittingfromtherough4089]

Love your content

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@hlubmos2chah945]

Love it before trying! Just kidding. Just need more practice before polishing it. Best and concised chipping technique ever! Thanks.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

You can do it!

[@Yalelax]

well done...

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@bottlecap57]

It's very short range chips off a tight lie which cause me problems. I suppose because the hole is so close I can't really accelerate through. I've tried just about every tip and some work brilliantly for a while and then start to fail. I don't want to chicken out and use a putter but if I practice anymore I'll have a permanent hump in my back.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hope the video helps!

[@ehammer41]

Maybe after this I will be playing great golf

[@TopSpeedGolf]

I hope so!

[@christopherw3007]

10:57 why is the ball in what looks like the center of your stance? Looks opposite to what I watched Phil Mickelson's advice look like.

[@josetrujillo685]

Tanks a lot

[@TopSpeedGolf]

You're welcome!

[@jimcrosby3944]

If only I could find someplace to play! I'd love to go out and make mistakes that I can work on.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hopefully soon!

[@Suraponv]

@@TopSpeedGolf ๆๆ

[@robertmiles6492]

My short game is laughable thankyou for the help

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Glad to help

[@scottrothstein2020]

Joined the TSG program 2 weeks ago- I've improved my swing /game so ... thanks. As for your beard, I think you are channeling your "inner (Dave) Peltz" :-)

[@TopSpeedGolf]

😂

[@eoinmurphy8761]

If your set up is okay and you’ve distributed your weight properly could you still hit a fat chip if you decelerate?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Yeah, absolutely!