I have a high-bounce 52* SM5 I use for basically everything <100, including chipping. Think I may try less loft for a basic chip, especially in a thin lie.

What do you use?

I'm talking about a basic greenside chip. No additional considerations or circumstances. Decent lie, fringe (too much to putt) or light rough.

Aggie_Eric98 said:

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Depends on distance, lie and if i need to carry anything. Anything ranging from a 7i to a putter.

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Sooper Jeenyus said:

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I'm talking about a basic greenside chip. No additional considerations or circumstances. Decent lie, fringe (too much to putt) or light rough.

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What's the fringe to green ratio? How tight is the lie? How fast are the greens? Where is the pin distance wise from you?


Traditionally I use a sand wedge for a quick chip that doesn't need to release much. A PW or 9 iron is the ball needs to run out a little more. But have used 7 and 8 as well depending on the situation

For sake of discussion, let's say the lie is extremely tight and a bit wet. Think of a "winter" round in Houston. You've got 15' of fairway/apron and 30' of green to work with. Putting isn't an option.

Sooper Jeenyus said:

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For sake of discussion, let's say the lie is extremely tight and a bit wet. Think of a "winter" round in Houston. You've got 15' of fairway/apron and 30' of green to work with. Putting isn't an option.

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Probably a 8/9 iron using the exact same stroke JJ was talking about

There's actually a formula you can use to decide the right club. It's something like dividing the paces from ball to green and green to pin while using a putting stroke. I'll think of it in a minute

Rule of 12

Exactly
Divide Paces from ball to greens edge from paces from greens edge to the hole. Subtract that number from 12.

Example:
3 paces to edge, 15 paces left to the hole...

15 \3 = 5.
12-5=7 (your club selection)

Play this shot with a putting shaft angle and putting motion

AggieFanatic09 said:

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15 to green 15 to pin:.. use an 11iron?!?

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If your 15 yards off the pin you should be using something with loft. That formula is for chipping, basically 5 yards off the green in most situations

Whatever club will carry the ball 2 to 3 feet on the green.

If I can get a good roll that will not brake against the brake of the putt once on the green then I will putt them, if that makes sense. That's also assuming smooth grass.

So when I chip I probably use my 54 degree about 75% of the time and tend to adjust the loft in my hand to fit the circumstance. That takes quite a bit of practice but I do it relatively well. Its generally what Mickelson teaches. I wish I was that good at it.

The other 25% are divided evenly between a 60 and a PW. Usually the PW comes out when I am just barely off of the green and am inside 20 feet to the hole. The 60 is obviously for when I need the added loft.


One thing I have always done is I tend to want to land the ball on the green. I also tend to keep the ball in the air longer than a lot of people. I have just found it more predictable.

Usually a 50 degree wedge

I putt when able and practical but am curious what everyone's "standard" chipping club is. I figured anywhere from ~AW to 8i. Some will use all, depending on the shot, some will use the same club for practically all shots (which is basically what I do).

I feel it's the weakest part of my game so I start there when I go to the range. Most of my chips are the 52* but I use the 58* when the shot calls for it. Wondering if the PW (48*) would be better or more consistent for typical chip. Of course, I don't want to be walking to the green carrying three wedges and my putter, not knowin which club I'll want when I get there...

60* nearly every time. Putter the other times.

03ki11erAG said:

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60* nearly every time. Putter the other times.

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You chip with a flop shot club?

Mr.Bond said:

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03ki11erAG said:

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60* nearly every time. Putter the other times.

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You chip with a flop shot club?

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If that's what you call it. I hardly ever hit flop shots but I can bump and run as well as put it in the air with a little spin. I never caught on to the multiple club short game routine. I practice 20 chips from 20 yards and 20 from 30 yards. I deloft it around the green and open it up in the trap. It's my favorite club.

Lots of guys on tour use 60s all over the green for chips. Pretty sure Mickelson does and Woods did in the beginning of his career.

agsalaska said:

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Lots of guys on tour use 60s all over the green for chips. Pretty sure Mickelson does and Woods did in the beginning of his career.

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That's great for Professionals. But on tight lies (extremely common fringes in texas) I would imagine that would be unnecessarily difficult for amateurs

I'll agree. If I had perfect grass that made the ball sit up every time like the pros get, I'd probably use my 58 a lot more.

agreed

Specifically, in the last rounds - I've chipped with 6 iron through 52 wedge and everything in between.

Some of you sound like you are describing pitch shots to me.

I try to emulate Raymond Floyd. His style suits my game.

9 iron. Go look at Paul Runyan videos, that little guy beat the best with his short game.

Mr.Bond said:

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agsalaska said:

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Lots of guys on tour use 60s all over the green for chips. Pretty sure Mickelson does and Woods did in the beginning of his career.

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That's great for Professionals. But on tight lies (extremely common fringes in texas) I would imagine that would be unnecessarily difficult for amateurs

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If I have 3' of fringe at my home course i'm putting most of the time. If i'm using a wedge around the green its my 60*. I'm certainly not immune to a skull or a fluff but it's just the club i'm the most consistent with.

Odyssey X-ACT Tank Chipper. I took my 5i out of the bag for it.

tight lie with no carry required? Putt it

tight lie with some carry? PW

decent lie? SW

I don't worry about taking too may clubs with me to the green. Unless it is obvious to me what shot I will be playing I usually bring my 54 and either my 60 or PW, depending on the circumstance. Sometimes I bring all 3. Not that hard to carry them. Whats the difference between having to pick up one club or two walking off the green after getting up and down?

Totally agree... I routinely go with 52, 56, and 60... Sometimes even a 9 iron or a wedge. I hate getting stuck with the wrong tool.

I'll putt whenever it's reasonably doable, probably more than most guys who have my HC (7). I live in in central TX and most of the time the courses are firm around the greens and the fringe is mowed short. Putting is by far the easiest stroke of all and requires no manipulation of lie angle, grip, stance....Keep it simple and get down in two. If I can't putt I use between a PW - 60*.

Tight, wet lie is a hybrid for me unless something to hit over. Then usually 60 - carry as far on the green as possible and err long rather than short.

Putt or PW. Seems to be the best chance at having a shorter putt to finish. Still pretty bad with either.