Putt or Chip?

photo credit: D.Hilgart   If your approach shot lands on the apron or close to it, what shot do you play that has the greatest chance for success?  As with just about any other shot in golf, you have to go with the best odds.  In this case it’s the putter.

Most pros will confirm that using a putter gives the best odds.  The putting stroke is the percentage play because it’s much easier to control a putt than a chip shot.

Facing a 35 foot putt, with three feet of fringe to putt through, is not a very inviting scenario, however, hitting a chip shot can even be more daunting.  It’s always better to play the percentage shot and in this case it’s with the putter.