How to Hit a Chip Shot That Spins

Like any good love affair, golf is filled with pleasure and frustration. One golf shot that encompasses both of these feelings is a chip shot that requires backspin. Generally speaking, you will need to perform this shot when you are chipping up onto a green. Adding backspin to your chip shot is particularly helpful when there is a bunker past the flag off the opposite side of the green. You also could deploy this technique if you are consistently long with your chip shots.

Things You'll Need

  • Golf balls
  • 9-iron
  • Pitching wedge
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Instructions

    • 1

      Use a pitching wedge or 9-iron.

    • 2

      Use a narrow stance, with your feet 6 to 8 inches apart. Keep the ball toward your back foot.

    • 3

      Aim to make contact with the lower half of the ball. Your intention should be to leave a shallow divot. Take a short backswing. Strike the ball with a swift, downward swing with a full follow-through. The correct finishing position should be with your belt buckle pointing toward the intended target. You'll want to get a fair amount of loft under the ball. The swing should be forceful.

    • 4

      Set your target five to 10 yards past the point where you want the ball to stop. Backspin should cause the ball to roll back approximately that distance.