Chipping from a tight lie – should you use a putter?
NCG’s Tom Irwin headed up to Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeen to get some much needed golf tips from teaching professional and YouTube star Dan Whittaker.
In our first lesson Dan talks to Tom about chipping from a tight lie.
Tom has a few concerns when faced with a shot like this:
My first thought here would be don’t make a 5. I’m thinking putter or 7 iron and if I make a 4 I’m relatively happy.
Dan then explains to Tom why his thoughts might be detrimental to his game:
When we go over a ridge like this one it’s usually always going to be running away from you at the other side.
Dan then discusses the club options Tom has to execute this shot:
To find out which club Tom should be using watch the video above.
So what is the takeaway to this particular tip?
Watch the full video above for more advice from Dan.
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Tom Irwin
Tom is a lifetime golfer, now over 30 years playing the game. 2023 marks 10 years in golf publishing and he is still holding down a + handicap at Alwoodley in Leeds. He has played over 600 golf courses, and has been a member of at least four including his first love Louth, in Lincolnshire. Tom likes unbranded clothing, natural fibres, and pencil bags. Seacroft in Lincolnshire is where it starts and ends.
