How to Use Gravity When Chipping | Paddy's Golf Tips #41 | Padraig Harrington

In this lesson I share I share how to use gravity to your advantage when chipping. After repeating the basics of chipping discussed in an earlier video, I demonstrate how letting the club head fall under its own weight, whilst utilising a long backswing and a short follow-through, promotes effective chipping.

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About Padraig Harrington:

Born in Dublin Padraig is a proud family man married to Caroline with two children Patrick and Ciaran. As a three-time major champion, Padraig is one of the world’s top golfers and his playing record speaks for itself. Following a very successful amateur career, including winning the Walker Cup in 1995 at Royal Porthcawl in one of his three Walker Cup appearances, he turned professional in September 1995.

Having won in only his 10th event as a professional, Padraig became European number one in 2006, before winning his national Open a year later. Winning 38 times as a professional, he captured three major championships in the space of 13 months, which helped him to reach a career high of 3rd in the World Rankings. More recently, he has secured nine tournaments on the PGA Champions Tour, including the 2022 Senior US Open, and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2024.

Beyond golf, Padraig is a proud family man, married to Caroline with two children and founded the Padraig Harrington Charitable Foundation to provide financial assistance to deserving beneficiaries. During Lockdown he became an internet sensation posting golf tips for amateur golfers through his social media channels and now has his own YouTube channel.

Chapters:
0:00 Welcome to Paddy’s Golf Tips
0:02 Chipping Setup and Basics
0:46 The Importance of Weight on Your Left Side
1:10 Avoiding Common Mistakes in Chipping
1:55 Using Tools for Better Practice
2:30 Practicing with a 52-Degree or Pitching Wedge
3:12 How to Work the Club Under for Spin
3:50 Importance of a Long Backswing and Gravity
4:48 Practicing Long Backswings for Consistent Strikes
5:31 Fun Chipping Challenges for Better Control
6:15 Generating Maximum Spin on Chips
6:50 Recap: Weight Left, Long Backswing, Short Follow-Through
7:30 Avoid Lazy Practice Swings

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How to Use Gravity When Chipping | Paddy's Golf Tips #41 | Padraig Harrington
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