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Gary Player's chip shot and putting: his key points

Name: Gary Player's chip shot and putting: his key points
Uploaded: 2018-10-30T12:00:00+00:00
Duration: 8 min 38 s
Channel: Gary Player
Description: “Low, it scores; high, it makes you cry”: Gary Player puts away his wedge to chip with a 7-iron, then shares his putting tips—from long approach putts to short putts, right down to reading the hole itself.

“Low, it scores; high, it makes you cry”: Gary Player puts away his wedge to chip with a 7-iron, then shares his putting tips—from long approach putts to short putts, right down to reading the hole itself.

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Gary Player · his YouTube channelFree lesson selected by Fred P.

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What the lesson shows

On greens that are becoming increasingly undulating, Gary Player advises amateur golfers to Don't use a sand wedge or a wedge, except when playing around a tree or a bump. The lower the ball stays, the easier the shot. He rolls the ball to the iron 7 with a quick, sharp tug, the weight on the left leg and his legs were still. He strengthens the wrists a little instead of keeping them stiff: this helps you relax and prevents you from slowing down under pressure.

When putting, the amateur takes three putts because his approach putts fall short or are off-target. Player recommends that practice long putts: No matter the technique, it’s the feel that counts. Amateurs can aim for a circle about two feet around the hole. His pre-shot routine: look at the hole while taking practice strokes and visualize the force of the putt. For short putts, he recommends practicing six-foot putts extensively. Finally, he Look at the edge of the hole: The worn side shows where the balls are coming from. For him, Speed is the key ingredient: At the right speed, a ball that hits the edge may still fall.

The Exercise, Step by Step

Around the green, choose a 7-iron unless there is an obstacle to clear.
Shift your weight to your left leg and keep your legs still.
Keep your wrists slightly bent and give the ball a quick flick to make it roll.
On a long putt, look at the hole during your practice strokes and visualize the amount of force needed.
Aim for an area about two feet around the hole rather than just the hole itself.
When you reach the green, look at the edge of the hole to see which side is worn.
Think speed: a ball traveling at the right speed can fall from the front or from the sides.

Key Takeaways

Around the green, keep the ball low: use the wedge only to clear an obstacle.

Chip shot with a 7-iron, weight on the left, legs still, quick, sharp swing.

Keep your wrists slightly bent to relax and maintain speed.

The three putts come from approach putts: work on your touch on long putts.

A lot of six-foot putts for short putts.

The worn edge of the hole provides information about the slope; speed is still the most important factor.

Mistakes to Avoid

Use the sand wedge for every chip shot.
Chip the ball with stiff wrists, then slow down under pressure.
Move your legs during the chip.
Neglecting long putts during practice.
Focusing on the perfect putting technique instead of the feel.

Driving Range Mode

Keep it in plain sight, on the rug.

Rolled chips at level 7, weight on the left, wrists slightly bent
Long putts aimed at a circle about two feet around the hole
Six-foot putt streaks
Test swings while looking at the hole to gauge your power

Your Questions

Why use a 7-iron instead of a wedge?

For Gary Player, the lower the ball stays, the easier the shot. The wedge is only used when you need to clear a tree or a bump.

Should the wristbands be attached to the chip?

No. Player keeps his wrists slightly cocked, just like the best chip-shooters, in his opinion: this helps him stay relaxed and prevents him from losing momentum under pressure.

What's the point of looking at the edge of the hole?

The worn part of the hole shows where most of the balls come from: it's a clue to the slope of the putt.

Should you aim for the hole on a long putt?

He aims for the hole in tournaments, but he advises amateurs to aim to land the ball within a circle of about two feet around it.

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