The Range Series Part 3: Make Chipping Easy

The Range Series Part 3: Make Chipping Easy

Author: Play Ready Golf March 12, 2026 Duration: 29:25

Phil Mickelson. Jordan Spieth. Seve Ballesteros. These are the guys we watch pulling off miraculous up and downs from impossible spots. So we try to replicate them. The problem? We blade the ball into someone's backyard and lose it forever. In this episode, we continue their four part range series by tackling the short game. You will learn why most golfers overcomplicate chipping and how the best players in the world keep it stupidly simple. In this episode, we cover: Birdies and Bogeys: We debate common myths, like whether short game is about touch and feel, if the bump and run should be your go to shot, and whether better players use fewer wedges. The 90% Rule: Why you should only hit shots you can pull off 9 out of 10 times, and how this mindset saves you strokes. One Club Chipping: What Patrick Cantlay and the pros know about simplifying decisions around the green. Three Drills to Build Real Feel: The carry distance ladder, the 18 hole up and down game, and the landing spot drill that forces you to think before you hit. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro and Pro Golf Updates 03:23 - Game: Birdies and Bogeys 05:00 - Why We Practice Chipping Wrong 06:06 - What Hayden Learned from PGA Tour Players 10:05 - The 90% Rule Explained 12:34 - Why Chipping is About Not Losing Strokes 17:54 - How to Find Your Go To Club 21:42 - Drill 1: The Carry Distance Ladder 23:18 - Drill 2: The 18 Hole Up and Down Game 26:27 - Drill 3: The Landing Spot Drill 28:09 - Outro and App Launch Details Links & Resources: 🕸️ Website: https://playready.golf/ 📧 Newsletter: https://playreadygolf.beehiiv.com/ 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/play_ready_golf/ 🎶 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/42OckPTUFO9fNurJ6yGx3V?nd=1&dlsi=cfabbe566e9c473c


There's a common frustration that settles in when you love golf but feel stuck, watching your scores plateau despite your effort. Play Ready Golf is built on a simple, powerful idea: real improvement doesn't require endless hours or expensive gear you might not have. Instead, this podcast digs into practical, actionable strategies that fit into a regular life. You'll hear straightforward conversations about smarter practice, mental approaches that actually work on the course, and how to make the most of your existing game. The focus is always on tangible takeaways-the kind you can try during your next range session or round. It’s for anyone tired of generic advice and ready for a clearer path to lower scores. Each episode feels like a focused chat with a knowledgeable friend who cuts through the noise, all dedicated to helping you play better with what you've already got. Tune in and start transforming the time and resources you already invest into noticeable, satisfying progress on the fairway.
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