Stan Utley, a Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher, says great chipping starts with reading your lie. Down-grain lies let the club glide; into-the-grain lies grab if your hands are too far forward.
More grass under the ball means less spin and more rollout. In deep rough or damp fringe, expect chase and adjust your landing spot.
Tight lies demand precision. Either nip it clean or use the bounce—just don’t let the leading edge stick. Know your lie, and you’ll control your rollout.
