The Basic Chip (It's Easy) | Legend Tom Watson

The Basic Chip (It's Easy) | Legend Tom Watson
the basic Chip Shot just like the long swing we have to start with the proper grip and the proper stance and setup in chipping I don't like to use the full length of the golf club I like the grip down on the golf club and keep it in the same position for all your Chip Shot so you have a basic same feel with the club head the other thing is grip pressure one of the common mistakes I see with a lot of poor chippers is how tightly they grip onto the golf club that leads into real stiff hand hands they get and very fast types of golf swings keep the grip pressure light you must feel the weight of the club head all right start with your body Square to the line all your knees hips shoulders all square to the line then I want you to move your whole body open which means you aim it left of the line like this then I want you to twist your hips and your shoulders back to square on the line like this now make a few practice swings try to brush the grass that will establish the bottom of your Ark then place the ball just at the beginning of the bottom of the Ark and hit it not too bad one of the key positions in being a good chipper is that you want the left hand to lead the club head into the impact area you want the left hand to be slightly ahead of the club head this is square up this is straight up this is left hand leading remember you want the left hand to lead the club head into the impact area when I chip I chip by feel but I'm always looking at a particular spot on the green to where I want to chip the ball to land the ball there and let the ball roll in this particular instance you'll see a a white spot when I try when I set up here I try to land the ball on that spot and let the ball roll to the hole take the break get up to the hole there now my good friend Byron Nelson said one of the key things in making a good Chip Shot is you have to have a little bit of a lower leg action to make it work you may you need to do that so that you can carry your left hand through the impact area if you have straight legs and they don't move what happens going through your left hand breaks down like this and all sorts of bad things can happen remember what Byron Nelson said you must have the legs active in the Chip Shot to carry the left hand through the impact area like this to review the basic Chip Shot you must grip down to the club consistently with each Club you're chipping with number two light grip pressure you want to feel the club head you want to feel the club head number three start Square to the aim line which is that white dot there let's open our body the whole body knees hips shoulders let's close our hips and shoulders keeping our feet right there weight on the Left Foot Right knee kind of kicked in just a little bit and watch the lower body work

[jamga]

I love when the pros give these tutorials. All the other guys talk and talk and talk and never hit the ball. I learned more from Tom keeping the camera on his feet and arms that I’ve ever did before.

[Chuckmuch]

I’ve been lucky enough in my 50 plus years to have played and practiced with some amazing pros and top level amateurs. One of the best short game players I’ve played with is my brother and his style is almost identical to Toms, having watched him through the 70s and 80’s. All the people criticising Mr Watsons instruction are really just projecting their own issues into him. As I’ve witnessed first hand, his technique and teaching is highly repeatable with a decent mindset. Someone who is prepared to be self-honest and ditch their excuses will benefit greatly from the timeless wisdom of a golf legend. Thank you for the video. 😊

[therealKatsudoShashin]

Light grip pressure is so important. Ever since i learned this from this channel my game has gone to another level. I never understood saying "by feel" untill Tom Watson.

[outthere]

Excellent! Very good narration. Clear & to the point instructions. Very much enjoyed. Got the feeling this guy really knows what he's talking about. Thank you.

[coeenc]

Anyone else think when Tom Watson gives these (brilliant!) examples of chips rolling "man, I wish my club had greens that pure.) ?

[nickyb]

Love this easy to follow and emulate video! Cured my. Yips!!

[alexandermayer]

The first time I saw Watson do the “hit the spot and let it roll” drill with 3 wedges and 3 balls, I thought my life had changed forever. I immediately went to the practice. It turns out hitting the spot is pretty easy. What Watson doesn’t get about mere mortal golfers is that it our impacts that vary. Different impacts, different spins = different roll outs. Impact in chipping is 100x more important than landing point. Lessons are supposed to be for the students.

[ranjitmirje]

Every point counts but most important and never mentioned by any other teacher is open the alignment but turn hip and shoulders towards target in line of ball flight. That's what gave Tom chip putt on 17th hole of Pebble Beach and victory over Nicklaus for US Open crown.
I am now 79 yrs old but technique is still good for my chips since then.

[robertschissler]

Great knowledge from one of the greatest players ever. And he’s even a nicer person than anyone I’ve ever met ⛳️😊😇😉

[geedubb-qu]

All great chippers or those shots around the green accelerate thru the ball. You can see that with Toms very first chip, but many instructors never say that. Depending on the distance of the shot and your backswing length you accelerate thru the ball which also gives you a lot more back spin. Then if you really want to spin the ball open up the club face just a couple of degrees. In doing that you need to aim a little farther left of the target line. With most shots in golf though it’s range time. Lots of range time. Once you become good around the greens your scores will drop along with your handicap.

[jackmarquess]

Alignment is just what Eureka recommends. Works great for all clubs!

[StephenRoberts-tf]

I cannot remember last time the general area around a green was that lush. Most UK greenkeepers seem to prepare quite a tight lie these days on parkland courses. Its easier on links where you can Texas wedge from anywhere.

[fishmojo]

Along with Tom’s tip, try the Cleveland Smart Sole chipper. It’s a game changer.

[DFC-dd]

Many years ago, I taught my nephew how to play golf. When went to a driving range, and the 1st thing he wanted to do was hit the driver. Nope, we started with a wedge and worked our way up. He had a natural swing, so I knew he could be good. We went to the practice green for chipping and putting. I explained, that’s where most amateurs turn a decent round into a bad round. If you can have an effective short game, you can be a good golfer and win. 20 years later, he’s a 2 handicap and consistently takes his friends money. He and I have won 9-2 man scrambles over the years.

[MustafaBaabad]

Thank you very much for such precious tips. This will make the green very big. Cheers from Indonesia.

[ribusgan]

These handsy chips are super in the hands of the super talented like Watson or Mickelson.

[imrevincedevilleres]

Which must be the predominant hand and arm to strongly pump the ball forward---left or right?

[normsteez]

The correct grip and light grip pressure are the most important components of the entire swing really

[lesbolstad]

If you're a little yippy like many seniors, try a ten finger grip to relieve tension; and swing primarily with your right arm (left arm just along for the ride

[MarkStesney]

Why so many negatives? Watson twice stymied Nicklaus and deprived him of first place? I found several things I can take away from this video. I use the ChipR by Ping now. All purpose club that can be utilized with these kinds of tips. Thanks Tom, simple and easy.