If your chipping feels inconsistent… you’re not alone.
Some shots come out clean.
Others get chunked… or worse, skulled across the green.
And it usually shows up more at the start of the season, when lies are tight and mistakes are exposed.
Here’s the truth:
You’re probably trying to help the ball in the air.
And that’s exactly what’s causing the problem.
What’s Really Going Wrong?
Chipping isn’t about lifting the ball.
The club is designed to do that for you.
When you try to “help” it up, a few things happen:
- You lean back
- You scoop the ball
- You lose solid contact
That’s when you get chunked shots… or those thin ones that fly way too far.
The Setup Mistakes That Kill Your Contact
Most chipping issues start before you even swing.
Here’s what to check:
Ball position too far forward
→ Makes it easier to hit it thin
Weight sitting back
→ Leads to scooping and chunking
Hands behind the ball
→ Removes control and consistency
These small setup mistakes create big problems.
Good chipping is simple when your setup is right.
Start here:
Ball position
→ Slightly back of center
Weight distribution
→ 60–70% on your front foot
Hands slightly ahead
→ Promotes clean contact
From there, keep the motion controlled and simple.
No need to force anything.
How to Eliminate Chunk + Skull Shots?
If you want consistent contact, focus on one thing:
Strike the ball, then the ground.
Not the other way around.
Keep your chest moving forward through the shot and avoid leaning back.
Let the loft of the club do the work.
No scooping. No lifting.
Just clean contact.
The One Drill That Fixes Everything
If your touch around the greens feels off, this drill will help immediately.
Pick a landing spot.
Not the hole.
Choose a spot a few feet onto the green and focus on landing the ball there every time.
Why this works:
- Improves distance control
- Builds consistency
- Simplifies your focus
Once you control where the ball lands, the roll becomes predictable.
Chipping doesn’t need to be complicated.
Most mistakes come from trying to do too much.
When you:
- Fix your setup
- Stop helping the ball up
- Control your landing spot
Everything gets easier.
And those chunked and skulled shots?
They start to disappear.
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