Chipping
Chip to the Towel
A chipping drill for the Foundations stage, on the practice green, in about 15 minutes.
Builds landing-spot control on chips by giving a clear visual target instead of just getting the ball on the green.
- Beginner
- Solo
- Foundations
Equipment
- wedge
- 5-10 balls
- towel
Demonstration
Titleist Tips: Towel Drill for More Precise Chip Shots by Titleist
Video by Titleist on YouTube. Not affiliated with Tessaira.
Steps
- 01Set a towel or hoop a few paces off the edge of the green.
- 02Take a stance a few steps back with a wedge.
- 03Chip toward the towel, aiming to land the ball on it rather than just near it.
- 04Count how many of 10 balls land on the towel.
- 05Move the towel a bit farther or closer and repeat.
Target
Try to land more balls on the towel than your last round of 10.
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