The SECRET to a PERFECT Chipping Technique - Grant Horvat Golf
Grant Horvat reveals the secret to a simple, repeatable chipping technique for more control around the greens.
Why Watch This?
Breaks down the most common chipping mistakes and how to fix them using proper weight distribution and clubface control.
Focuses on how to use the body's natural motion to create a smooth and effortless chip shot.
This lesson is perfect for golfers who struggle with consistency and feel around the greens. If you find yourself chunking or thinning chips, this video provides easy-to-follow drills that immediately improve your strike quality.
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Chipping in Golf: The Short Game Skill That Saves Strokes
Why Chipping and the Short Game Matter
If you want to lower your golf scores quickly, you need to spend more time chipping and putting. More than half of all golf shots come from inside 50 yards, making the short game the great equalizer. Unlike driving, where strength and speed matter, any golfer—regardless of age or fitness level—can develop a great touch around the greens.
A good chip shot can save your round. You can hit a beautiful iron shot that lands 30 yards short of the green, but if you canʼt get it on the green and close to the hole to give your self a putting chance, youʼre throwing away strokes. Mastering consistent chipping technique will help you get up and down more often, leading to lower scores and less frustration.
What Is a Chip Shot?
A chip shot is a low, controlled shot played near the green. Unlike pitches, which are lofted shots that stop quickly, chips are designed to land softly and roll out toward the hole.
When to Use a Chip Shot:
When you are just off the green with a clear path to the hole.
When you donʼt need to carry the ball far in the air.
When you have a lot of green to work with and can roll the ball like a putt.
Typical Clubs for Chipping:
Wedges (50°-60°) for shorter, high-spinning chips.
Pitching wedge or 9-iron for low chips that roll more.
Even a 7-iron or hybrid can be used for a bump-and-run shot.
Directive Approach to Chipping
(Based on Grant Horvat and Danny Maudeʼs teachings)
If you like clear, structured instruction, this step-by-step approach will help you develop a consistent chipping motion.
Chipping Setup (The Basics)
Stance & Ball Position:
Feet close together (narrow stance).
Ball positioned slightly back in your stance.
Weight 70% on your lead foot (stays there throughout the shot).
Grip & Hands:
Choke down on the club for better control.
Hands slightly ahead of the ball.
Avoid excessive wrist movement.
The Stroke:
Pendulum motion using the shoulders, not the hands.
Let the bounce of the club glide through the turf.
No scooping! The club should strike down and through.
Drill to Practice:
Try landing the ball on a towel placed a few feet onto the green.
Goal: Pick a landing spot and control how much the ball rolls.
Analogy-Based Approach to Chipping
(Based on Danny Maudeʼs “New Wayˮ Technique)
If technical mechanics donʼt resonate with you, try thinking about chipping using these relatable analogies.
The Butter Knife Glide
Instead of digging into the ground like a sharp knife, let the bounce of the club glide like a butter knife over the turf.
The goal is to slide the bottom of the club under the ball, not “stabˮ at it.
Throwing a Ball
Imagine tossing a golf ball underhanded toward the hole.
Thatʼs the motion you want in your chipping stroke—smooth and controlled.
Dribbling a Basketball
Your lead arm should feel like itʼs dribbling a basketball—a relaxed, repetitive motion rather than a jerky movement.
Drill to Practice
Use one hand to chip, just like you would when rolling a ball.
Focus on feeling the weight of the clubhead and letting gravity do the work.
Final Thoughts: Mastering the Chip Shot is A Must
If you want to jump onto any course with confidence, learning how to chip effectively is a must—especially on shorter courses like Par 3 and executive courses. Chipping isnʼt just about saving strokes around the green; it also teaches fundamental swing mechanics that will help improve your full swing over time.
A well-executed chip reinforces key principles of a solid golf swing:
Letting the club do the work instead of forcing the shot.
Controlling the clubface with the shoulders rather than overusing the hands.
Feeling the downward strike and proper weight shift—essential for clean ball contact.
You may not be able to hit 200+ yard drives right away, but great chipping and putting will get you more pars than you think and help you break 100 faster than any other skill. The short game makes up more than 50% of your shots, so make sure at least 50% of your practice time is spent on chipping and putting.
Commit to mastering the short game, and youʼll start seeing lower scores, more confidence, and a whole lot more fun on the course!