Padraig Harrington shares key chipping technique to improve short game

Padraig Harrington outlines a crucial chipping technique that focuses on the weight shift during ball contact. He emphasizes the importance of not keeping the head down but rather applying pressure to the lead foot during the swing. This method enhances ball-first contact, leading to better chip shots with increased spin. Harrington offers a simple alignment stick drill to practice this technique, which is essential for both the short game and full swing execution. The tips are applicable to golfers at any skill level seeking to refine their short game skills.

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