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To Chip or Putt?

By Jim Wagner
Spring Hollow G.C. - Spring City, PA

Many golfers, when faced with a shot from just off the green, immediately reach for either their wedge or their putter. This creates two possible problems. First, the wedge shot keeps the ball in the air too long and therefore it is very difficult to control the distance. Second, with the putt, the ball will be influenced by the higher grass just off the green.

What I suggest to do is hit the "putted chip." Use a less lofted club (5 or 6 iron) and play it like a putt. To do this, take your normal putting stance and grip, and swing the club with just your arms and shoulders (a good putting stroke). This will allow the ball to go over the high grass but get to the putting surface as soon as possible for a smooth roll. With a little practice, you will soon be getting the ball very close to the hole, and maybe even make a few.

Jim Wagner is the Golf Professional at the Spring Hollow Golf Club in Spring City, PA. He is a graduate of the PGA Professional Golf Management program at Ferris State University located in Michigan. He has also worked at various courses in Naples, Fla., Morgantown, W.V., Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., and Ambler, Pa. For individual lessons, call Jim at (610) 948-5566.

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