Chipping with your utility club

• Tuesday, 9 January 2007
• Scott Drummond
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Improve your range of shots around the green

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The great thing about chipping with a utility club is that due to the loft on the clubface the ball will pop into the air before rolling smoothly onto the green – so it's best to think of this shot as a putt.

Grip the club as you would with a putter to improve your feel for the strength of the stroke. Swing your hands an even distance back and through, gradually accelerating as you strike the ball.

This will ensure that your stroke is smooth and perfectly controlled. Be careful not to introduce too much wrist hinge through impact – this will only add loft and reduce your control.

I use a normal over-lapping grip when putting, so use the same technique for shots from around the putting surface with the rescue club. This ensures that my hands work together without sacrificing any feel.