Golf Club - Northern Golfer

GOLFerTipsTry a chipputty!Practice, says our NG Pro, Mark StancerMarkStancerNorthern Golfer Protel 0191 236 4480 toarrange for privatelessons & tipsSpending time on your short game canreally pay dividends in lowering yourscore. By developing the ability to seemore options on how to play a particularshot you will be more confident abouttaking the shot on and it’s outcome.Here I talk you through the hybridversion of the ChipPutt. It’s ideal forapproach shots from just off the green,where the terrain is favourable to run theapproach shot in towards the target.The ChipPutt really helps with thedistance control as like the putting strokethere is minimal or very little wrist hinge.This controls the release in the club andgives you a more consistent outcome.The Back SwingKeep it simple, my backswing issimply a gentle turn of the shoulders,this keeps the wrists passive duringthe swing.Use your Putting Grip,grip down the handleso the club feelssimilar to your PutterPlace your weightmore towards andon your left, thisremains constantduring the stroke.Set up using a lesslofted club such as a7 or 8 iron, enough togive you a little launchand flight on the ball.Set the shaft ofthe club so itleans towards thetarget slightlyThe Follow ThroughWith my weight remain on my left,turn your shoulders through, keepit smooth just like a medium tolong Putt.NG Tips now online at: http://www.northerngolfer.co.uk/category/tips/56 Northern Golfer