1/15/17 - 2 to 1 Chipping Ratio

Just wanted to share some interesting data from practice today.

Assuming you are just off the green chipping to a relatively flat target with minimal grain, it appears one can expect the following ratios of carry yards to roll yards.


LW 4 to 4.5
SW 4 to 5
GW 4 to 6
PW 4 to 8
9i 4 to 10
8i 4 to 12
7i 4 to 14

I've heard people talk about this but never tried for myself. Excited to break down more shots on course to pick better clubs and better spots to chip at. For me the PW seems to provide the most consistent contact and the 2 to 1 ratio allows for a quick breakdown. On a 10 yard flat chip if I carry a PW a little over 3 yards it should roll a little over 6 yards and in da cup. I did not come up with this but you should try it. Downhill shots and uphill shots will stretch the ratios.