Why 90% of golfers Can’t Control their Chip Shots around the green

[@DanielMaude]

Here’s the Practice plan plus the opportunity to get a free lesson from me www.dannymaude.com/practice-plans-detail?productId=leos-chipping-lesson&widget=hidden

[@ortizu2]

Thanks. Much appreciate!!! Nice and easy nice and easy!!

[@grahamdennis2115]

Another great video, you make it seem such a simple game with the way you break the shot down. Would love to see more green side chipping but from steep banks, where the ball is in thick rough high above the pin or down below the green where you can’t see the flag. Thanks.

[@DanielMaude]

Absolutely Graham

[@jeffreymoss4257]

EAlmost everytime I watch your videos I learn something. Sometimes you have something new, sometimes I hear something I have heard from others but it was not explained so I could appreciate it. Now I realize to stop the swing earlier and not push the ball. Off to the range I go!

[@DanielMaude]

All the best Jeffrey

[@paulmount1119]

And that's why I tell every new golf I meet to watch your videos! Excellent tips Danny!!

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Paul !

[@michaelprobert1967]

The best video I've seen on chipping... It's so important to understand the feel of chipping. I've shared this with my friends

[@DanielMaude]

That’s awesome Michael, hope it helps

[@stueyleach7121]

Absolutely spot on. Everything I do you've just pinpointed. It's great stuff Danny

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Stuey 😁

[@stueyleach7121]

Just been practicing stopping my 60° following all the way thru and getting that left shoulder up n round. Not surprisingly....it works!

[@marcoesquandolas4829]

Danny I’ve said it before but I’ll say it again - you are a really great golf instructor. You are very clear and easy to understand and your genuine warmth and friendliness comes through. I greatly appreciate the time and effort you put into these videos and the fact that you freely share your knowledge and expertise.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Marco 😁happy to help ⛳️

[@AsadKhan-lm6yr]

I’ll never forget the hit the £5 note advice. Revolutionised my game legend. I’m gonna become next level thanks to you

[@DanielMaude]

Awesome Asad 👌

[@nigelswaby3649]

Great video. Showing you coaching someone who is learning is really useful.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Nigel 😁

[@erny95]

Short game around greens has been killing my game so if these video keep going I'll be happy 😊

[@DanielMaude]

Love to hear how it goes

[@mrbroeders]

Danny - just wanted to thank you for these videos. I gave up golf 10 years ago as a 14 handicapper and only came back to the game this year. As I couldn't hit a ball for toffee I was given a provisional 22 handicap. By mainly eradicating my slice and - more importantly - improving my iron and short game I got an 81 gross last week and a 72 gross this week on Wirral GC. People who know it will tell you its a short but tight course and the last 2 scores were from winter tees but irrespective of that my game has improved dramatically and much of that is down to these videos which made it very clear the mistakes I was making. Thanks again.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Phil appreciate you taking the time to comment and well done 😁👍

[@laneymon]

Last time I played I was shocking with these types of shots, ended up thinning the ball every time and ending up further away than where I started haha. Some great shots there from Leo.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks for the feedback Peter, will pass on to Leo

[@helenjwoodhouse4985]

This is a great lesson, especially as I am currently in Huntsville ALA and the rough is unbelievable balls settles down so deeply that you have to just about stand on it before you see it!

[@DanielMaude]

Hope it helps! 👍

[@helenjwoodhouse4985]

Sure hope so …will let you know 👌🏻

[@tomashworthster]

You gave Leo some cracking lies there! Great video, especially at this time of year where things are getting a bit tricky. Well done Leo.

[@DanielMaude]

Cheers Tom

[@1990heaven_]

I like when you explain what you saw in the swing but also show the replay at the same time in split screen. Sometimes, I wonder what the mistakes look like in the swing when you point them out so seeing them at the same time is very helpful. I also like when you show multiple angles of the same shot in split screen. I continue to struggle with my chipping game, but this video is a great return to basics.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Paul appreciate the feedback 😁👍

[@justjames1111]

Great video lesson Danny, just really admire your confidence to put a Pupil of yours in the spotlight and show everybody, 'hey look, this stuff really works'. Thanks

[@DanielMaude]

My hope is it gives you the confidence that you can really do this

[@beerreeb123]

Love this format. Nice addition to other lessons.

[@DanielMaude]

Always great to have people willing to put themselves out there

[@LuisMartinez-ku5un]

Excellent video. It helps that you have several videos on same issues with different people, because you are able to highlight incorrect movements or positions that make me realize that I do some of the same mistakes. I watch your videos for each specific skill, take what I learned to the practice area, and has helped me improve my skill tremendously. Thank you Danny.

[@DanielMaude]

That’s great to know Luis, thanks for sharing

[@marianbonus8561]

I love your instruction breakdown but love it even more when you have someone you are helping with their game.

[@DanielMaude]

Always great to have students willing to be filmed

[@martinblackmore4515]

I have been struggling for 4 years with chipping around the greens. Had a couple of different lessons, both used different techniques. The last one was much more hinge and turn. That worked but it was had to take it to the course and unreliable. This looks much more repeatable, took it up to the practice green, it worked, very consistent. Going to do more testing with different lofts and then try on the course. Thanks Danny this technique looks like it is much more repeatable under pressure than previous techniques. Thank you!!

[@decburke1279]

Cracking Video. Just returning to golf after a 15 year break, and this is perfect. Thanks for this really practical lesson.

[@DanielMaude]

All the best Dec

[@mervcole3962]

Danny!!!! That lesson was brilliant! And, it was just 15 minutes!!!!!!! Wow!

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Merv 💪

[@riffRaff9093]

Thank you. This is the area I lose so many strokes this made so much sense to me I’m gonna work on what you just taught here. You’re a great teacher Danny

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Danny 😀

[@carinapatriciaesquivel3696]

Excelente video, como siempre muy bien explicado !! dan ganas de ir a practicar ya!!

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Carina 😁

[@jaredkrause4848]

I really enjoy watching you teach amateurs. All your videos are so helpful.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Jared 😁

[@Sf39616]

Hi Danny, Love this "real" life lesson! Great energy!

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks David glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@braddurant4386]

Oh my gosh this is exactly what I am doing and I think this lesson will help me immensely!!!

[@DanielMaude]

All the best Brad

[@alangoudie2299]

Thank you for a really helpful video. I am pleased you used difficult lies to make shots we will come across for the rest of the year.

[@DanielMaude]

It’s what we all face Alan 😁

[@samfauji147]

Absolutely great video. Can’t wait to get out on the practice range and try this. The trick with golf is that a lot of it is so counter-intuitive and that’s brilliantly explained in this video.

[@DanielMaude]

Have fun Sameer

[@mattpinault3515]

This is the video i needed. That type of shot always ends up being a disaster to my scorecard! Thank you!

[@DanielMaude]

No problem Matt 😁👍

[@beezer8686]

Great video as always... what helps me is sometimes I step on a practice ball to make it a hard lie, in thick grass you need to increase head speed, on hills I try to get my shoulders parallel with ground, hit down and pinch ball to generate backspin. Set up buckets in the yard to practice.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks for sharing

[@robemery9948]

Hi Danny great lesson I'm exactly the same. I get it in my head about not wanting yo over hit the ball and end up thinning it. Definitely about confidence to play your shot. I watched a solar video you did a couple of months ago with your dad. Took it on the course the next day and had my best round ever or 93. So these lessons do help me. I'm now struggling with my driver slicing it good. Another lesson on this part of the game will help massively. Cheers Rob

[@DanielMaude]

Absolutely Rob, let me know what you are struggling with

[@robemery9948]

@@DanielMaude Think it's more a rotation problem and having half a swing. Went to driving range other day and worked on it. Was getting better towards end. Rotating a bit better and hit my longest drive ever 224y. Need to be more consistent

[@fredellis5764]

Great lesson and it's helpful to see you work w/a non-pro. Thanks much!

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Fred 👍

[@kurtmichiels9536]

Dear Danny, great video ! Yesterday I was on the practice, working with your tips on a practice mat. After 15 minutes getting nice heights on my ball, all of a sudden I was only shanking the ball !!? And I could not figure out what to do to fix this ? Strange because in my head, I wasn't doing anything different ? Thanks !! Greetz, Kurt (Belgium)

[@DanielMaude]

Sounds like you may be driving the handle at the ball. Hold your finish position and see how close the handle is to your hips in the follow through

[@guibox3]

Been playing golf for only 2 seasons now and my chipping game was suffering. I was second guessing myself all the time and could not find my groove or consistency. This will help. Saving it for next season! Thanks!

[@DanielMaude]

Look forward to hearing how you get on

[@davidkinnear1070]

I did the dreaded thin across the green on Friday 😩 this lesson will help a lot 👍thank you Danny ❤️

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure David

[@TravisChopak]

This is one of my worst parts of my game. "Blading", "thinning", or "Skulling" the ball is literally the worst feeling. Adds 2-3 strokes to your score. Horrible feeling. Danny thank you for this lesson!

[@garrysmith6594]

Great video Danny.....been doing this drill on the course from watching your other video....makes so much sense and its working. Brilliant 👏🏻

[@DanielMaude]

That’s awesome Garry well done

[@DubbleH27]

Superb break down Danny of the shot...thanks..

[@DanielMaude]

All the best Henry

[@markkautsky4316]

I love your little instructional videos…brilliant!

[@DanielMaude]

Really happy to help Mark

[@derekpotter2828]

I’m currently on a golf trip and my biggest struggle has been chipping. Playing 36 today and I plan to try this today. Thanks Danny!

[@DanielMaude]

Have fun Derek

[@istra59]

As always Danny GREAT lesson! Actually I am working on this very hard for my short game. Thank you so much for your time!

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure, happy to help

[@granthodges9860]

Fantastic reminder lesson Danny and great to see you working with a beginner and following the progress. Something I also have learnt from a past lesson of yours is to stand a little closer and hit the ball with toe down in these tough lies. It absolutely works and mates of mine who are single digit handicappers are amazed that I get the ball out and I’ve smugly passed on your tips 😬👍🏻🇦🇺

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Grant appreciate the support 😁

[@trigstarr]

Great video. Loving these videos with novice golfers that might not have the same understanding and body control as more experienced ones.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Dan 😁

[@bernardpeyton108]

Hi Danny Perfect timing. I was having the same problems with chipping the last few golf rounds I played. I will watch this video a few times to commit the mechanics to memory.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Bernard 😁

[@davidkeegan7048]

Looking forward to trying this. Have been struggling for years with my chipping and have never heard it explained this way.

[@DanielMaude]

Love to hear how you get on Davud

[@davidkeegan7048]

@@DanielMaude I'm a single digit handicap but my chipping has been so bad, I have gone to right-hand only chipping for the last two years. I've actually been a lot better that way, but that's not saying much. Will give your technique a good try and repost.

[@robinp4445]

Your tips on chipping and pitching are the best, sometimes when I start getting off track, I just rewatch videos and gets me back striking it again. (Also, You sound like Pete Cowen when teaching other people 😊)

[@DanielMaude]

😁

[@paultappenbeck9961]

Thank you for all your help making these videos. Really helped watching you help someone through the lesson seeing progress from not so good to good.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Paul 😁

[@SageSultan11]

I have no words Excellent job Mr Danny 👍🏌️❤️

[@DanielMaude]

Glad you enjoyed it Syed

[@jasonfonger4595]

The video I needed! I was just thinking those gnarly lies exactly and how I keep duffing and thinning them! Hitting the backyard asap. Thanks! Definitely going to follow the break 100 journey - it’s the one I’m on myself

[@DanielMaude]

Have fun Jason

[@briang5586]

Great session Danny. You ask for other areas where we need help. I always have a problem of deciding where a chip shot ends and I should do a pitch shot. Also I need a consistent shot that will track the ground and go below the trees- not rising and catching them.

[@DanielMaude]

Cool, it becomes a pitch when you want more power through compression

[@jesusmontiel7602]

Hi, Danny. During the lesson you mentioned to your friend the Magic Word : Confidence ! Whenever our confidence fails, most likely the shot will fail as well Thanks vm and best regards from Caracas.

[@DanielMaude]

One big key is to realise in any sport we must be willing to mess up.

[@davidpollard3921]

Chipping well recently but the really intuitive guide you have given is great when under pressure, or, having a "bad' day on the course As ever first class

[@DanielMaude]

All the best David

[@lucareggiani5152]

Awesome as usual Danny! Great job

[@DanielMaude]

All the best Luca

[@pinozarro9186]

Love this lesson Danny, I found it really helped me with my chipping after years of struggling with my short game.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Pino 😁

[@arnoldhorton3635]

This is a fantastic lesson, I love watching Liam learn to chip because it really brings home the need for us to lock in on the small things like the lead shoulder action that I sometimes forget about. Also, Liam represents the majority of us😀. Love it!!!

[@arnoldhorton3635]

Hello Danny I’m replying to the comment about winning something?

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Arnold appreciate the feedback 😁 and sorry have had people Impersonate me and try to scam. Please ignore any strange comments claiming you’ve won something 👍

[@randymahony8157]

How lucky is Leo to have Danny as an instructor. Great video Danny.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Randy 😁

[@kevinperry1843]

Great! Great tip Danny. This is one of my biggest struggles around the green that I stop using my wedges and have been using my 8 iron.

[@DanielMaude]

Hope this helps your chip shots around the green

[@danielaltherr3966]

Nice translation of your own session with Pete Cowen earlier this year. That one already was great help. But these things need to be repeated to stay in your game. That’s the best way to chip and (1) put ! I’am looking forward to practice it again. Thank you

[@DanielMaude]

All the best Daniel

[@martyngiles5163]

Great video Danny, I have been chipping better after watching your previous chipping tutorial, but struggling to get my body out of the way, so thinning across the green.

[@DanielMaude]

Hope this one helps Martyn

[@martyngiles5163]

​@@DanielMaude 🤞👍

[@mikebarnard2689]

Well finally, a Pete Cowen video without the fear factor !!😊. Great stuff, looking forward to Liam’s (Leo?) journey.

[@DanielMaude]

All the best Mike

[@glenb8758]

Danny, would love to see you do one on hitting chips off from hard pan lies. Especially if you need to get the ball in the air over trouble.

[@DanielMaude]

Yes, will certainly cover that too

[@gcarpenter2009]

Just a great video. Working with Leo is a brilliant idea, just what us hackers (but do not want to be) need. Thanks Danny

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Gary will be doing more! 👍

[@furry1975]

Danny, you did a lesson 2 or 3 years ago on chipping - imagining you were pinning a towel against your body with your elbows, and it was all based on hip rotation. It transformed my pitch & run game immensely! Might be worth a revisit?

[@peterscruton7960]

Great lesson Danny this is exactly what I need ..I also need to know how to play shots from 50 yards in ... thanks again for the great lesson

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Peter 😁

[@MartinG-vq8ji]

Great improvement near the end 👏

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks for the feedback Martin

[@pedropoloma1205]

Ive hit that shot, Liam's (name? couldn't understand) first shot 1,000 times when I practice. You know, the putt-looking shot that goes right off of the leading edge or hosel. I can hit countless good shots on patio out back with a foam ball and a square of Astroturf. Out on the practice greens, it's another story. Im convinced it has to do with trying to load through impact. Thx for your tip here, I'm pretty sure it will help me if I apply the proper mechanics.

[@DanielMaude]

Love to hear how you get on Pedro

[@petermolyneux9544]

Love this, thanks. I'd like to see something similar please, but dealing with bare lies of which we seem to have quite a few after the summer drought.

[@DanielMaude]

Absolutely Peter

[@angelareid7916]

Really useful tips. I struggle getting the height as it either goes too flat or if I do get the height right, it over runs. I was doing all the things your student was doing. I shall try these techniques. The tip about keeping the club closer to the hip on release looks helpful as I definitely have too big a gap & try to push through rather than get the club under.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Angela 😁

[@richzuck6378]

Loved the video. More short game and bunker.

[@kevinmeehan67]

Great video, it really helped my chipping game, thank you

[@DanielMaude]

All the best Kevin

[@davetate6733]

Nice lesson. Its the fear of the thin that holds us back. The word ‘intent’ comes to mind from a previous video

[@DanielMaude]

Absolutely Dave

[@bille8258]

One of your best videos. Please do the same for bunkers.

[@DanielMaude]

Absolutely

[@tomdurando3655]

Hi Danny, lately I sometimes shank a couple of chips per round. It's very frustrating as a practice chipping before my round and never shank one. Any tips or drills to correct this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for all you very hopeful videos.

[@tomgardner6294]

Very helpful. Thanks!

[@DanielMaude]

All the best Tom

[@royclose946]

Well done Danny 👏 nice to see you getting him practicing out of bad lies its the only way to learn 👍

[@DanielMaude]

Definitely Roy 👍

[@George-eo1pb]

Gaining confidence using techniques learned from your vids. Thank you. We've got a fabulous golf weather weekend here in Chicago. Tee times booked.

[@DanielMaude]

All the best George

[@craigbond8432]

Excellent tips

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you Craig!

[@stewartmhyre1528]

I love it that you took an amateur golfer like we all are and show them how to improve their game.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Stewart 😁

[@vicpnut1]

I Watched a recent “chipping video “ of Dannys where he says to lift the heel of the club up , basically toe down . It worked so amazingly for me this past Friday im back looking for more “Maude tips” .

[@Chip_57]

Don't know how I missed this brilliant lesson Danny. 👏

[@DanielMaude]

No problem Chip glad you enjoyed 😁

[@johnrobson1122]

Simple, great instruction. It all makes so much sense. Excellent.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks John 👍

[@DavidSkok1]

Great video Danny! Very helpful. You asked for feedback: where I struggle is not lies in rough, but tight lies on a tight fairway, where contact has to be very precise. When my eyes see the tight lie, they tend to make me pull up away from the ball, skulling it as a common result. It's frustrating as I will practice hitting many balls at the short game range, and be very successful, but as when I am out on the course, my success rate drops to below 50%. (I haven't tried all that I have learned in this video on that situation. and I think this should help. I do know, from your video with Peter Cowan, that I have to move my hands a small amount, and unload/release the club through the hitting area, but I wasn't aware of the hands ending up close to the hips, and left shoulder going up and back.)

[@DanielMaude]

When the lie is really tight do exactly what I show in this video. It really activates the bounce meaning you don’t have to be precise. In fact that’s what I would advise, please stop trying to be super precise on strike, it’s ok to strike the ground behind the ball. Practice it and let me know how it goes. If you find you catch it heavy it’s because the leading edge is digging in

[@DavidSkok1]

@@DanielMaude Many thanks Danny. I very much appreciate the reply. This was working well on the range this morning before going out to play. I need more practice, as I still yipped a 30 yard pitch, for second shot into a green (skulled the ball way over the green!). I think I need to build trust that this will work every time, which will likely take more practice time. It's very clear that the instruction you are giving is dead right and addresses the key problems that I see, so I very much appreciate that. I think the problem I run into is when I try to force unloading of the club using my hands instead of allowing it time to release naturally. BTW - your channel is excellent - thank you.

[@DavidSkok1]

@@DanielMaude Some good news. I was right in my diagnosis below: I was trying to use my hands to create the backswing and release, and what I did to fix that was to make my grip very soft and to use my body to control the movement, thinking of keeping the hands in front of my chest. I was then able to really feel like I could reproduce this, and bingo: on the course yesterday I hit a couple of very tricky pitch shots where they had to go over a bunker with water on the far side of the green. My playing partners were impressed! Again thanks the great content!

[@rickiew7713]

Great demonstration. I found that it helps if I release the clubhead low and left on chips but you look like it's pretty straight on. If you could discuss. Looking forward to trying this method tomorrow

[@DanielMaude]

The hand path is certainly left and the club head should always arc to the left 👌

[@rickiew7713]

@@DanielMaude thanks. Interesting the ball still goes straight

[@rickiew7713]

@@DanielMaude I was amazed on film even tho I felt like my clubhead was releasing to the left the clubhead would shoot up and to the right. I had to fix that

[@grahamejancouttie6280]

Question is which club loft/bounce to use on different lies: fringe grass, deeper grass, hard compact lies on links courses, chipping with nothing in front, chipping with bunker in front etc etc etc. Cheers

[@kirklobb4430]

Danny my friend, another great lesson. Any thoughts on using a square strike wedge (chipper)? Do the same fundamentals apply or would it require a different approach? I've been using a chipper and it has helped my confidence. Thanks again! All the best!

[@DanielMaude]

I would recommend this action for a chipper kzbin.info/www/bejne/aISycnuHjpJ5qJI

[@kirklobb4430]

@@DanielMaude Thanks so much!

[@starship6147]

Thank you for the lesson another great video !

[@DanielMaude]

All the best

[@salilpunoose5248]

In my opinion the toughest shot in golf beautifully explained.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Salil 👍

[@08danny1]

another great video, since I've been watching the video's my game has improved a lot. My iron shots are not to bad but they are inconsistently. While aming to the hole I sometimes end up to the right or left of my target. I'm not slicing or hooking, I think, but they go directly left or right What's going on? thanks

[@wpk286]

Loved this video as it hits one of my biggest problems. I can't wait to get out and practice this and use it in my match. Question - what is the training aid that you're using and what is its purpose? I must have missed the video when you first introduced it. Thanks from Cape Cod

[@johnpickering4636]

Great video, exactly my problem, too much pushing with the hands. Thanks Danny!

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks John 👍

[@robes-gn9pc]

Danny, I love your instructions. My biggest mistake in chipping,pitching; really most my bad shots seems to be not watching my club strike the ball. This results in chunking, very thin shots, missing the sweet spot. Frustration. Jim Roberg

[@DanielMaude]

Hope the video helps you Jim 👍

[@barbmaddox8336]

This is a good example using a novice golfer like me. I feel his pain😃my problem is aim and I can’t wait to try keeping my arms close to the body. My chipping has improved since I started using the pitcher as a pendulum

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Barb 😁

[@georgedelaney7085]

Sort of funny I was just getting ready to post and say that this reminded me of your lesson with Pete Cowan when what should appear? Whether I am right or wrong the feeling I get is rotating my left (lead) arm through the ball but instead of a slight bow in the left wrist as in a full shot my wrist cups through impact and I get a higher softer shot.

[@DanielMaude]

Absolutely George

[@davidblower9279]

Excellent visuals again Danny! My greatest challenge remains distance control from anything up to 70/80 yards from the Pin. Whilst I’m getting reasonable contact my weakness is leaving everything short so work on my length of swing/pivot using the clock face analogy and experimenting through my range of wedge lofts 50, 54 and 60

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks David 😁

[@johnwoods8671]

great lesson again Danny, look forward to trying out today!

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks John let me know how you get on!

[@sharkbitegaming8040]

Just starting to get into golf so these videos are extremely helpful, I brought a used set of clubs so have irons 3-9 and a P and SW. Should i buy a club for the short game or is what i have sufficient?

[@ajbischoff4086]

Great lesson yet again...

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks AJ 👍

[@tigerzoo325]

Just bought a 60° wedge. Im going to practice this. Thanks Danny

[@DanielMaude]

All the best

[@keithburrows8719]

Great stuff Danny you must know when I need a surtain part of my game sorting cheers 🍻

[@DanielMaude]

Always watching 😁

[@brucevanwyk3257]

Great video like always! The issue I have is when the ball is setting on top of the thick grass. With my 56 degree it just gets under the ball way to much, it goes really high but no distance. That is when I will take out my 8 iron and chip with that. Any suggestions on how to handle this type of situation? Really appreciate all of your great instructions.