Low Skip and Stop - Technical Thursday #46.

July 27, 2017

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In honor of Jordan Spieth's win in the Open Championship, we talk about the shot Jordan played for his 3rd shot at the 17th hole at Royal Birkdale. A Low trajectory with plenty of spins. Check it out!

Set-Up.

Go into a chipping stance. Feet together, feet angled about 30 degrees to the target. Ball position slightly behind the toes of the back foot. The butt of the club over your lead thigh. This gives about a 10-degree forward shaft lean.

The Technique.

Hinge the wrists quickly on the backswing, then allow the hips to turn rapidly through impact, and the club's handle moves across the body. This gives a downward and cutting motion across the ball, giving a low spinning shot to take one or two bounces and come to a quick stop! There is no "release" on this shot. Hold the clubface open as long as you can and finish with the clubface facing the sky.

Practice this shot on the range (not the chipping green) at first to work on the technique. You will have a lot of mis-hits at first (I did) so stay patient with yourself. This is an advanced shot. If you are a higher handicap, stay with the more conventional pitch shot.

https://youtu.be/D3A3GDS9Q2g

Source: Mel Sole Golf School

Thanks for watching - Low Skip and Stop - Technical Thursday #46. What a great shot to add to your repertoire.

Golf Video Blog by the Mel Sole Golf School.

Set-Up.

The Technique.

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