improve your distance control around the green
Two main things determine your distance control around the green.Firstly you need to tidy up any contact issues that cause miss hits (fat & thin shots).
The chipping setup position is important. Stance is narrow and OPEN. Ball is CENTRED between the HEELS. 60 % of weight on left foot and hands are slightly ahead of ball.
MOTION – relaxed arms stay in front of the chest turning back and thru. Hands ALWAYS stay in front of the clubhead. Allow chest to turn and face target. Weight stays on LEFT foot.
Start experimenting with what your current acceleration rate is.
Think of it as 3 x levels.
1. Too soft - decelerating.
2. Smooth acceleration (ideal!!)
3. Too fast / aggressive
Start chipping ball to a target with a #2 acceleration rate. If the ball goes too far shorten your backswing – if it goes too short lengthen your backswing until it rolls the correct distance.
