Wed. Sep 11th, 2024

Choosing To Chip, Bump and Run or Putt

By admin Aug11,2024

Is there a definitive answer to any golf question? This seems like a pretty broad question, but it does drill down to the heart of any golf shot. Club selection is critical especially when we are trying to get up and down for par. There are many opportunities to make the proper decision for your game and even more to make poor ones. One of the biggest dilemmas golfers face is whether to chip, bump and run or putt a ball around the green. There are many factors, however I have a decision tree that I use in order to put the right club for the right shot at the right time. It works for me (most of the time) and it helps reduce the possibilities making poor club choices.

My decision process of club selection was developed through many years of trial and error. I was very one dimensional early in my playing days until I decided to make a change on how I play around the green. The change was driven through frustration of my short game not improving. So I talked to my local pro, Gary Corriveau, who said that there were three types of shots around the green. It was up to me to figure out which was my best choice during any situation around the green.

I will save you the long journey to my present day decision tree. Mine is very simple and easy to follow. In order of what shot I like to play first: Putt, bump and run and lastly, chip. I feel that my order of choice is really rock solid and generally makes most of my decision making around the green simpler. I feel that putting is always my best option, but bump and run with my 7 iron is a very close option. The length of the grass between my ball and green will determine which of these two I will choose.

My third option is chipping. I feel confident chipping the ball as well, but only if the other two options are not readily available. I will chip with any of my wedges depending on the type of ball flight I require to get the ball close or in the hole. Chipping is still a great option, just not at the top of my list.

To be fair I have practice my short a great deal using all three techniques. I believe that trying to master each shot (especially putting) was the key to improving my game. Even though my decision to expand my short game happened many moons ago, I still try to hone my short game. This part of my game has and is an equalizer when I play other top players. It is the cornerstone of my whole game and I will continue to improve as much as possible.

I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!

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