How to save shots around the green

By Katelyn Must

The ability to get the ball closer to the hole when you miss a green will give you more chances to lower your score.

Close range putting statistics for putts holed from the best players in the world are: 3 foot 99%, 6 foot 70% and from 9 foot 46%. If you can get your chips closer to the hole you are more likely to have fewer putts.How do you get the ball closer? There are two main components to master – the first is technique and the second skill development. Today we will cover the basic overview of technique for a great chip.With your setup you want your feet width around a club head apart and your club shaft pointing at the left side of your belly button. This will allow you to make better contact…