Last Updated: May 19, 2024
Golf Quick Reaction Chipping Drill
The quick reaction chipping drill is a great drill for golfers who struggle with overthinking around the greens by loosening your chipping motion up.
Written By: Zach Gollwitzer
Posted in: Pitching Drills
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Who is this drill best for?
This drill will be best for:
- Golfers who overthink their shots around the greens
- Golfers who are tense around the greens
Required Materials and Equipment
For this drill, you will need:
- A handful of golf balls
- A high-lofted wedge (54-60 degrees)
Drill Overview
The purpose of the quick reaction chipping drill is to loosen you up and allow you to feel a more relaxed and free chipping motion.
Drill Instructions
The quick reaction chipping drill is simple:
- Throw a handful of golf balls around the practice green in various scenarios and lies.
- Walk to each ball, get a nice setup, and immediately chip it without thinking
- Repeat, focusing on "reacting" to the shot, maintaining a smooth tempo, and keeping the body relaxed and loose
Drill Variations
This drill has one variation.
If you really struggle with your chipping and pitching on the course, I'd recommend using this drill during a real golf round!
Not only will pace of play speed up, you may find your short game come back to life!