Use this fun chipping game to build confidence around the greens

November 2, 2024

Looking for a fun chipping game to add to your practice routine? Try this one from short-game guru Parker McLachlin.

Getty Images

Q: Hey, Chef! What’s a fun chipping game I can practice with to build confidence for my next round? —Johnson L., Lexington, Ky

Pro golfer alex noren demonstrates his wedge drill — This easy drill ensures crisp contact (and lot of spin!) with your wedges
By:

Zephyr Melton

Anytime you’re looking for quick confidence around the greens, I suggest going down in loft to a 52-degree or a pitching wedge, staying about two-to-four yards off the green in the fringe. The lower loft will help you groove an efficient and slightly shorter swing than if you were to just grab your lobber.

A good game that you can play is taking one ball and hitting six shots, with the goal being to hit all six inside of eight feet. The better you get at this drill, the smaller you can make your goal. (Shhhh… Tour players aren’t looking to make every chip shot, but they are looking for each shot to end up inside of four feet.).

Parker McLachlin is a GOLF Teacher to Watch and short-game expert. Learn more from McLachlin at shortgamechef.com.

Zephyr Melton

Golf.com Editor

Zephyr Melton is an assistant editor for GOLF.com where he spends his days blogging, producing and editing. Prior to joining the team at GOLF, he attended the University of Texas followed by stops with the Texas Golf Association, Team USA, the Green Bay Packers and the PGA Tour. He assists on all things instruction and covers amateur and women’s golf. He can be reached at zephyr_melton@golf.com.

Use this fun chipping game to build confidence around the greens