Experienced golfers say that perfecting your chip shot is key to lowering your score and improving your golfing ability. A chip shot is a short distance shot on the green and performed when the golfer nearly has their ball in the hole. Your chipping skill can make or break your score, and it's vital that you perfect it with practice and golf lessons to improve your game.

How to Perfect Your Chip Shot

1. Choose a "Chipping Club"

Choose one club from your collection to always use for chipping. Using the same tool for the same action familiarizes you with the weight and size, making it easier to control your shots. Most golfers recommend using your sand wedge, since hits with this club do not roll as far, allowing for a more precise technique.

2. Fix Your Posture

Having correct posture is key to excellent putting on the golf course. Bend forward from your hips, bowing forward with ample space for your arms to swing. If you're struggling to find the right position, a round of golf lessons will get your stance into proper shape.

3. Practice with Targets

The best way to perfect your swing is with calculated practice. Place a golf club or tee 1/3 of the distance between your ball and the hole. When you swing, try to land your ball on that target and observe how far it rolls after landing. This gives an idea of how your club rolls the ball and how to adjust your shot to lower your score. 

Perfect your chip shot with golf lessons at The Village Course at Waikoloa, located in Waikoloa Village, HI. This golf course is located at 1,000 feet of elevation with a view of the Hawaiian coastline and five volcanoes. The course is open 365 days a year with courses for golfers of all skill levels, and has affordable rates for residents and tourists alike. Visit their website to see an aerial view of this incredible golf course, or call (808) 883-9621 for more information.