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Old 12-04-2006, 04:30 PM
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Re: Very Short Chip Shots....

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Originally Posted by takinitdeep
Most people get too carried away with this hands forward stuff. especially on short chips, I like the hands almost even with the ball position which I also like in the center not back.
After all, you don't want the ball to run so why play it back with hands ahead(this delofts the club and also plays heck with the hosel digging in).
Now if you want to make sure, open the face alot and just pop the ball up.
A bad putt is better than a bad chip, so why not putt it.
Yes, I think we all generally agree that a putt is the first consideration. As you know there can be many circumstances where it may not be possible to put.

Regarding the hands and ball position, I agree that with such a short chip your method would be good. I do like the ball back in my stance with my feet together and open to target on most chips though, it promotes a low initial trajectory to the green and a predictable roll.
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