Padraig Harrington shares key chipping technique to improve short game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 10:03 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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.
- •Harrington emphasizes weight shift for better chipping contact.
- •Technique involves applying pressure to the lead foot.
- •Alignment stick drill helps train ball-first contact.
- •Proper technique contributes to increased spin on chips.
- •Skills learned can improve overall golf swing.
- 10:03 PMYahoo Sports — Master this simple move to transform your short game - and your swing
"Padraig Harrington reveals the simple chipping move that helps him create ball-first contact around the greens.
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