Several people have inquired about the chip (or pitch) and run
shot.
If my ball is up close to the green and I choose not to putt, I
will select a 7-iron. If I lie farther away from the green, I might
use one of my wedges.
Several people have inquired about the chip (or pitch) and run shot.
If my ball is up close to the green and I choose not to putt, I will select a 7-iron. If I lie farther away from the green, I might use one of my wedges.
But the shots are the same.
If you leave the face of the club square to your line and position it in the center or forward in your stance, you stand the risk of too much spin on the ball, hence, it will stop before reaching the hole.
Try placing the ball back in your stance and slightly closing the club face.
Then, instead of a straight back and straight through stroke, take the club slightly inside on the take-away.
This stroke will give the ball a slight hook spin which will cause it to release or run forward, rather than spin and stop. It’s very easy to control after you have practiced it a few times.
