What Does Chip Mean in Golf?
By The Fairway Labs TeamReviewed
Around the green
Golf term
Chip
Chip in practice
The rule of thumb is "minimum air, maximum ground" — land the ball just onto the green and let it roll out. Chipping is where amateurs save the most strokes with a little practice.
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