Low Pitch and Run

photo credit: mrnoy9n   If you are approaching a green that is relatively flat, the safest shot to play is the running chip shot.  Choose a seven or eight iron and be sure to play the ball just a bit back in your stance.  Open your stance slightly and keep it relatively narrow to maintain good balance.  Make sure your hands are ahead of the clubface in order to keep the face square at impact.

Maintain very light hand pressure and choke down on the grip for more control.  Keep your backswing relatively short and be sure to accelerate through the shot.  Keep your stroke flat and your hands ahead of the clubhead through impact.  The forward stroke should duplicate the backswing.