The pitch is chip shot's big brother and the terms are sometimes used interchangeably. The two shots share many characteristics and they both, when performed well, are highly effective at reducing a golfer's score. The pitch shot is typically played from a distance of up to approximately 80 yards and when well executed can turns pars into birdies and bogeys into pars. The pitching tips and drills in this section will help you develop a technique that will allow you to execute this shot consistently well.
Learn how to synchronise your swing and control your rhythm in pitching
With Dan Whittaker
Derek Hooper explains the fundamentals when hitting a pitch shot.
With Derek Hooper
Graeme McDowell explains how he plays pitch shots and how he practices distance.
With Graeme McDowell
Hank Haney (former coach of Tiger Woods) shows you the fundamentals of how to play a pitch shot.
With Hank Haney
How to play the high, short pitch with a bit of the mental approach sprinkled over it.
With Luke Donald
Mark Crossfield, the Golf guru shows you what he works on to improve his pitching.
With Mark Crossfield
Dr Noel Rousseau explains how to get a solid technique to hit pitch shots of varying distances.
With Dr. Noel Rousseau