Using the scoring clubs with skill is a challenge for all golfers. There is no question that a player with a strong short game (the distance varies depending on skill) will shoot lower golf scores. Additionally, they will carry themselves with confidence as they know very few shots will cause them to mentally breakdown. There is one aspect of chipping around the green that all elite golfers execute without hesitation. It is the one skill that all golfers should learn and use if they want to improve their ability to play well with their wedges. It is not challenging and yet seems to dumbfound many amateurs as they develop their skills around the green.

The simple skill that all elite golfers use is to accelerate through the ball on contact. In easy to understand terms, accelerating through the ball promotes solid contact, control of their clubface and consistent mechanics that can be replicated. These three, and many more, benefits from accelerating through the ball when chipping will ensure that we have a chance at an up and down par save. This in turn lowers golf scores.

As you can see from the two videos, accelerating through the ball helps promote solid golf shots. One aspect of both videos I want to point out is the swing motion while chipping is a smooth tempo from start to finish. There are no jerky motions at any time because the mechanics are continuous. The importance of a smooth start to finish can not be overstated.

Lastly, I am a huge supporter of a longer follow through. When using my wedges and putter, I advocate following through farther than the backswing. It does not have to crazy long, but having an extended follow through promotes acceleration through the ball while chipping and putting.

There a few keys to making solid contact. A smooth swinging motion and following through farther than the backswing are just a few that all golfers need to master. If you accelerate through the ball while chipping, I am confident you will lower your golf scores and increase your confidence around the green.

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

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