Last week we had a circusy good time learning the chip shot on the range and the practice greens. Practicing chip shots on the range was trying, of course. So much room, so little swing!
But golf is the game of getting the ball into the cup with the least number of strokes rather than a game of mindless ball-striking... And chipping is, aside from being a great help in making good score even when missing the green, fun!
The trick to chipping, of course, is to always have control of the club face. A good chipper chokes down on the club and chips with a putting stroke - always keeping her hands ahead of the club-head through impact. A little hop, then the ball rolls the rest of the way into the hole. And, voila! A par is saved!
After some practice on the range we had a fun hour navigating the "3 Ring" obstacle course Coach Mary set up in the practice area. Touchy putting holes followed by feel-developing ball tossing stations, balance wobble boards & pods course, and chipping holes. Topping it off, the LUGGERs got to vent off at the smiling clown pinata that went 'poof' after a few good slugging swings with a pitching wedge - deploying a shower of candies from its swinging legs. A sweet reward after two sunny hours on the golf course!
Our next event (April 11th from 3:30-5:30PM) is 'Blind Holes'. See you all at Cottonwood GC driving range!
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