THINK‘MINIMUMEFFORT,
MAXIMUM ROLL’
Many players opt to chip with just a couple of their most lofted wedges, but that’s usually not
the smartest play. As with any other shot, good chipping is all about reducing your margin for
error and giving yourself the best chance of executing the shot well. In most instances, from just
off the green, chipping with one of your straighter-faced clubs like a 6-iron or 7-iron is a higher
percentage play than, say, a 54-degree wedge. You can keep your backswing shorter and
therefore more controlled, as well as get the ball rolling forwards rather than upwards.
WINNING GOLF
CLUB CARRY ROLL
5-iron 20% 80%
6-iron 30% 70%
7-iron 40% 60%
8-iron 50% 50%
9-iron 60% 40%
pitching wedge 70% 30%
sand wedge 80% 20%
lob wedge 90% 10%Understand your chipping
carry/roll ratios