Chip Shots From Awkward Lies Part 1 – Bare / Tight Lies

Here are some tips and techniques for chipping from awkward lies…
We’ve already looked at chipping from sloping lies in another lesson so this lesson will focus on bare/tight lies and heavy
lies.
Bare / tight lies are notoriously difficult to chip from because it’s so easy to hit the ball thin. And thin chips are fairly
destructive because they travel a long way, so it’s little wonder that most amateur golfers play this shot with much
trepidation.
Watch the video below to see how I recommend you tackle the tight lie chip shot:

Video Summary

 Play the golf ball back in your stance – almost off the back
foot. This will help you to strike down on the ball a little bit more, reducing the chances of a thin contact.
 I recommend you play a chip and run shot from a bare lie wherever possible. A chip and run shot with a 7-iron
requires a shorter backswing and less power than a chip with a lob wedge. A poorly struck chip and run will turn out
similar to a well struck chip and run. A poorly struck lob wedge (that requires a much long backswing) will usually end up
costing you shots.
 Keep the bodyweight predominantly (70%) on the front foot. Your hands should be well ahead of the ball with the
club shaft pointing into your left hip.