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“Pick it off the top”
Use the toe of the club
12:0980.6K viewsApr 2026
The secret to stop chunking chips into the grain
Dan Grieve
Considered a "short game guru," his channel is a gold mine for pitching, chipping, and bunker play · 266K subscribers
Key Moments
Take it to the range
- 1For into-grain lies, use a putter or hybrid with a high handle and putting grip for a safe roll.
- 2For tight into-grain lies, stand closer, raise the handle, and pick the ball off the top with the club's toe.
- 3For longer into-grain grass, use a 52-degree wedge with the ball forward, making a wide swing and releasing the club.
- 4When chipping down-grain, hit the ball approximately 25% softer to account for increased roll.
4 steps
Editorial Notes
This video teaches multiple specific techniques for chipping effectively from challenging into-grain and down-grain lies.
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