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"Golf has given me so many great things in life. It’s been a joy to share this gift with tomorrow’s players. I believe there is no greater game for friendships, families and fun."
-Maggie Simons, Top 50 Kids Teacher
"Every child has unique skills and talents that need to be identified, nurtured and developed. In golf, a 'one swing fits all' approach does no one any good. My passion is finding the best path forward for each child to become a golfer for life. Watching that happen is the greatest gift I can give, and receive."
-Don Law, U.S. Kids Golf Top 50 Master Kids Teacher
Learning the Game - Chipping
Last month we talked about putting. Let’s move a few paces off the green and discuss chipping. A simple chip shot is very similar to a putt except you’re using a mid-iron and the “hot dog in a bun” grip.
Grip
Rest the club in the fingers of your top hand with your thumb (the hot dog) on top. Add your bottom hand so that your palm (bun) covers your top thumb while keeping the club in your fingers. Keep your hands close together.
Set Up
Create the “Y” set up with your feet close together and the ball between your back foot and the middle of your stance. Your eyes should be directly over the ball, just as in putting. Raise the heel of your club slightly off the ground, making it easier to hit the ball clean.
Stroke
When you stroke the ball, move the “Y” the same distance on the backswing and follow through. It is important that your “Y” does not break down. Tightening your core can help prevent the “Y” breaking down at the wrist or elbow.
Recap
- Hot dog in the bun
- “Y” set up close to the ball with a narrow stance
- Position the ball towards the back of your stance
- Move the “Y” so that the follow through matches the backswing
There were 4 holes-in-one at the 2016 Texas Open!
Left to right: Thaxton Cheyne, Felipe Hinojosa, Awesome Burnett, Tyler Stock