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Classic Chunk Shot
Written By: Tom Chillemi - tomsgolftours.com | Issue: 2016/09 - September
The classic chunk shot. We’ve all done it.
As you all are aware, fairways are getting very closely mowed, especially with bent grass up here in the mountains. It’s about like hitting a shot off a pool table.
The margin of error on these is mighty thin, especially the good old-fashioned chunk or hitting behind the ball.
There are a few things that cause these ugly shots:
• Bad set up with your weight leaning on your back foot and spine angle going backwards.
• Lousy tempo. For instance, taking the club back real slow and speedy coming through.
• The worst – tightening up your wrists and flipping the club at the ball with your right hand, letting the club get ahead of your hands.
Here are a few things to cure chunks:
• Try to set up in the same position you would like to be at impact – upper body leaning towards the target, weight on your front foot, and chin in line with the ball.
• On your backswing let the clubface open naturally – never shut it. The open face will help the club slide under the ball.
• Return the shaft to your original address position with your hands slightly ahead of the ball.
• As you come through don’t stop your hips, let your hips turn towards your target. If you stop your hips, your right hand is going to flip at the ball. You can do this easily by letting your belt buckle turn towards your target as you come through.
Hope this helps with better chips and pitches. It won’t hurt on all your swings.
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