Most golfers could save shots quickly and effectively by improving their chipping. Tour professionals convert roughly 60 % of greenside chances inside 20 yards, yet club golfers average closer to 20-30 %. That differential results in many shots being wasted every round for club golfers.
Work through them in order, record your scores, and you’ll build the skills that translate directly to fewer shots on the course—no guesswork, just data‑led improvement.
#1 – Chipping Zone Challenge L1 (Best Beginner‑Friendly Chipping Drill)
Why do it? Dial in distance control from 10 yards and master a consistent strike with high reps and little variability.
| Time / Reps | 15 mins · 20 shots |
| Ideal Handicap | 50 → 18 HCP (great starter drill) |
| Gear Needed | Any wedge or 9‑iron · 10 balls |
| Track It | Track your PBs in the BxG app |
Set‑up
- Pick a flat lie 10 yds from your target (flag, alignment stick, or towel).
- Drop 10 balls. Play every ball with the same club and routine.
Scoring rules
- 4 pts – Holed out 🏆
- 2 pts – Finishes inside 3 ft (one putter length)
- 1 pt – Finishes inside 6 ft (two putter lengths)
Add up your points after 10 chips (max = 40). Log the score, then run the drill again trying to beat it.
Benchmark targets
- 8 pts – 25‑plus handicap baseline
- 16 pts – Solid 15‑handicap goal
- 24 pts – Scratch benchmark
Why it lowers scores
Cutting your average leave from 10 yds to inside 6 ft pushes single‑putt probability much higher and inside 3-feet results in a 90%+ conversion rate for most golfers.
➡️ Log today’s score in Break X Golf— to track your progress and unlock level 2 of this challenge
#2 – Morris Short‑Game Challenge L1 (Best Chipping drill for Varying Distances)
Why do it? Pressure‑tests your most common greenside distances (8 yd, 20 yd, 45 yd) so you can save par from anywhere around the green and learn how the ball reacts from different distances when it lands.
| Time / Reps | 30 mins · 30 shots |
| Ideal Handicap | 20 → +5 HCP (solid all‑rounder) |
| Gear Needed | Your go‑to wedge(s) · 10 balls from each location |
| Track It | Track your PBs in the BxG app |
Set‑up
- 8‑yd chip – Pick a fairway lie 8 yds from the hole.
- 20‑yd chip – Mark a new spot 20 yds away.
- 45‑yd pitch – Mark a spot 45 yds out.
How to play
- Hit 10 shots from the 8‑yd station, then 10 from 20 yds, then 10 from 45 yds (total = 30).
- Keep the same club and routine for each distance.
Scoring rules
- 3 pts – Holed out 🏆
- 2 pts – Finishes inside 1 club length (≈ 3 ft)
- 1 pt – Finishes inside 2 club lengths (≈ 6 ft)
Add up the points across all 30 shots (max = 90). Log the score, note your common miss (short/long/left/right), and repeat next session.
Benchmark targets
| Handicap | Solid Score | Stretch Score |
|---|---|---|
| 25‑plus | 10‑12 pts | 15 pts |
| 15‑hcp | 18‑20 pts | 24 pts |
| Single‑digit | 25‑28 pts | 32 pts |
| Scratch / Pro | 33‑35 pts | 40 + |
Why it lowers scores
Players face these three different kinds of chip shots. If you can practice each you’ll feel comfortable from different distances on the golf course. Youc can also use your scores to pinpoint weaknesses.
Pro‑tip / Progression
Once you’re breaking 30 pts, randomise the order of the stations (8 → 45 → 20, etc.) to sharpen decision‑making under pressure, or switch the 45‑yd pitch to a semi‑rough lie.
➡️ Log today’s score in Break X Golf— to track your progress and unlock level 2 of this challenge
#3 – No One Way Chipping L1 (Best For Learning How To Chip With Different clubs)
Why do it? Teaches you to choose the right club for the lie—so you can land‑and‑stop or bump‑and‑run on demand and slash three‑putt bogeys.
| Time / Reps | 35 mins · up to 50 balls |
| Ideal Handicap | 25 → Scratch (versatile skills builder) |
| Gear Needed | All your irons & wedges · 15‑yd target |
| Track It | Track your PBs in the BxG app |
Set‑up
- Pick a flat 15‑yd chip shot.
- Mark a 6‑ft circle around the hole (≈ 2 putter lengths).
- Line up with your highest‑lofted club first (LW or SW).
How to play
- Chip until one ball finishes inside the 6‑ft circle.
- When you succeed, switch to the next less‑lofted club (e.g., SW → PW → 9i → 8i…).
- Continue until you’ve completed the task with every club down to the 8‑iron—or until you hit 50 balls (whichever comes first).
Scoring
Your score = total balls hit to finish the full ladder (max = 50). Log it, note which clubs took the most attempts, and which felt most comfortable.
Benchmark targets
| Handicap | Solid | Stretch |
|---|---|---|
| 25‑plus | 45 balls | 40 balls |
| 15‑hcp | 38 balls | 32 balls |
| Single‑digit | 28 balls | 22 balls |
| Scratch / Pro | 18 balls | 12 balls |
Why it lowers scores
Learning carry‑to‑roll ratios with multiple clubs lets you pick the safest trajectory for any lie, cutting average leave distance by 35 % in testing—worth 0.4 Strokes Gained per round around the green.
Pro‑tip / Progression
After you break your stretch goal, tighten the circle to 3 ft.
➡️ Log today’s score in Break X Golf— to track your progress and unlock level 2 of this challenge
Summary
Mastering the three chipping drills above will tighten your average leave, raise your one‑putt percentage, and turn more missed greens into pars or better—results you’ll see reflected immediately in your “Around‑the‑Green SG” numbers.
If you already dedicate 2 hours or more each week to practice, Break X Golf will amplify that effort with personalised practice plans:
- Personalised benchmarks update automatically as you log each drill, so you always know the next performance target.
- Weekly practice plans blend these chipping games with full‑swing and putting work, keeping sessions focused and time‑efficient.
- Progress dashboards translate every saved stroke into clear data, making improvement visible and motivating.
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Happy golfing – Will @ Break X Golf