How to Do a Short Shot Analysis

A short-shot analysis in golf refers to looking at how close your chips are to the pin. When chipping and trying to lag the ball up to the pin you ideally want to get within a three-foot radius of the flag. Some chipping greens have rings drawn around the flag to help give you a visual representation of a good chip. An analysis of your short-shot chipping includes taking around 10 chip shots and seeing how many balls you can land within the three-foot ring around the flag.

Instructions

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      Draw a three-foot circle around the hole. Use spray paint or another variation of marking that will not permanently affect the grass.

    • 2

      Determine how many balls you would like to hit to give you a good representation of your accuracy. The 10 to 20 range should be good.

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      Hit your balls as close to the pin as you can. Take your time on each shot.

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      Walk to the hole to see how many shots landed in the three-foot zone your drew earlier. The percentage of balls you made or missed should give you a good analysis of how you chip.