About this episode

Steve discusses the critical decision-making process for golfers when choosing between chip and pitch shots around the green.

In this episode, Steve breaks down one of the most misunderstood decisions in golf: when to hit a chip shot and when to hit a pitch shot around the green. Too many golfers automatically grab one club without truly evaluating the situation, and it costs them strokes. Steve dives into: The key differences between a chip and a pitch How lie, green slope, pin location, and landing area should influence your decision Why trajectory control matters more than the club in your hand A simple pre-shot evaluation system you can use every time Around the greens isn’t just about technique, it’s about decision-making. The best players don’t guess… they assess. If you want to eliminate indecision, improve your scoring, and start thinking your way around the greens with confidence, this episode is for you. Smarter decisions. Fewer wasted strokes. Lower scores. www.goforthgolf.com www.golfergang.com www.taylormadegolf.com www.crosscreekgolfclubsc.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Steve

Topics covered

• golf strategy
• chip shots
• pitch shots
• decision making
• scoring improvement
• golf techniques

Keywords

• golf
• chip shot
• pitch shot
• decision making
• scoring
• golf techniques
• trajectory control
• pre-shot evaluation

Sponsors

TaylorMade Golf, Cross Creek Golf Clubs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Goforth & Golf, Golfer Gang, Megaphone

Places: www.goforthgolf.com, www.golfergang.com, www.taylormadegolf.com, www.crosscreekgolfclubsc.com

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