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Newbie trouble from rough

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Wed, Sep 15 2010 10:28 PM (5 replies)

russ5350

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Sat, Sep 11 2010 5:47 PM

Looking for a tip or suggestion. Often, I'm in a chip position from the rough and it seems like an easy shot and I hit the mark perfectly (chime) and the ball goes 1 foot. I end up blowing the hole by chipping 2 or 3 times. Other times in the same instance, the ball carries as you'd expect and I'm on the green in 1. What am I missing here? I haven't seen any tutorials about chipping from the rough. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

Cheers, Russ

Pangaea

242 Posts

Sun, Sep 12 2010 11:09 AM

Only chip from the rough if it's right on the edge of the green. Otherwise use pitch or flop.

I'm not an experienced player, but for a long time I didn't even use the chip due to the shots you mention above. Now I use it when it's right on the edge.

Also, check out this thread.

CharlemagneRH

1,054 Posts

Sun, Sep 12 2010 11:16 AM

I never chip unless the shot is so short that it would be under 52% on my shortest club's pitch meter. I pitch instead.

LuckoThIrish

2,173 Posts

Mon, Sep 13 2010 11:12 AM

Hi Russ. I chip a lot, and it saves a lot of shots in scrambling. But never use it unless 75% of the shot will be roll, or the ball will land in the rough/semi and you will end up taking 2-3 attempts. Also not a good idea to use less than 75% shot or it duffs it - use a shorter club.

Also worth experimenting with distances and spin. I never use spin on a chip, but have worked out how many extra yards roll equates to 1 foot down elevation etc. You'll gete the hang of it quickly!