{"id":2746,"date":"2026-11-04T00:42:12","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T23:42:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/best-golf-tips.com\/comparatifs\/le-pitch-au-golf-technique-et-difference-avec-le-chip\/"},"modified":"2026-11-09T22:55:47","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T21:55:47","slug":"pitch-shot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/best-golf-tips.com\/en\/guides\/pitch-shot\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pitch Shot: Technique and Chip vs Pitch"},"content":{"rendered":"

Between the rolling chip and the full wedge shot is the pitch: a lob shot that flies onto the green and stops quickly. This is often where amateur golfers lose the most strokes\u2014either by hitting a fat shot into the ground or by hitting the ball past the green. Here\u2019s what sets it apart from the chip shot, how to play it, and how to control the distance without changing your swing.<\/p>\n

What is a pitch in golf?<\/h2>\n

A pitch is a pitch shots<\/strong>, typically played between 20 to 65 yards from the flag. The ball spends more time in the air than on the ground: it flies over the rough, a bunker, or a bump, lands on the green, and rolls very little. It\u2019s played with a wedge, using a shorter swing than a full shot, and with proper body movement.<\/p>\n

The word comes from English to pitch<\/em>, \u201cto throw.\u201d It should not be confused with the pitch<\/em> a divot\u2014the small mark left by the ball when it lands\u2014which is repaired with a divot repair tool. To understand where the pitch shot fits among the other shots around the green, see our definition of The Approach in Golf<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Pitch or chip: What's the difference?<\/h2>\n

Both shots are played near the green, but their logic is opposite. The chip<\/strong> is a short shot that rolls more than it flies: you land the ball just past the front of the green and let it roll like a putt. The pitch<\/strong> It flies more than it rolls: aim for a landing spot near the flag. Chipping is explained in detail in our definition of the chipping<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Diagram
The chip rolls more than it flies; the pitch flies more than it rolls.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Criterion<\/td>\nChip<\/td>\nPitch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Typical distance<\/td>\nEdge of the green, a few meters<\/td>\nAbout 20 to 60 m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fly and Roll<\/td>\nMore driving than flying<\/td>\nMore flying than driving<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Common Clubs<\/td>\nFrom the 7-iron to the wedge<\/td>\nPitching wedge, gap wedge, sand wedge, lob wedge<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gesture<\/td>\nVery short, like a putt, with little wrist action<\/td>\nShortened swing, coiled wrists, body rotation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
When to Choose It<\/td>\nNothing to fly over, plenty of green ahead<\/td>\nObstacle to clear, flag nearby, ball to stop quickly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

The common-sense rule remains the same: Drive when you can; walk when you have to<\/strong>. A missed chip often ends up on the green; a missed pitch, much less so.<\/p>\n

How to Deliver a Pitch: The Basics<\/h2>\n

The location at the address<\/h3>\n