While Jordan Spieth still appears to be a long way off his best form, there is no question that he did, for a time, play some of the greatest golf the game has seen since Tiger Woods was at his peak.
Jordan Spieth‘s 2015 was arguably one of the most impressive seasons ever played, with two major victories alongside three more wins on the PGA Tour. He finished no lower than fourth in the four biggest events of the year.
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Spieth was supreme with his irons, while there was a stage when he seemed to hole every single putt he looked at.
But of course, in more recent times Spieth has become known for his remarkable ability to get out of some horrendous spots on the golf course.
Jordan Spieth suggests what many amateurs get wrong about chipping
Spieth’s first PGA Tour win came after he earned a spot in the playoff at the 2013 John Deere Classic by holing out from the bunker on the final hole.
Meanwhile, one of his most iconic moments came at the 2021 Ryder Cup when Spieth launched an incredible shot onto the green and nearly ended up in Lake Michigan.
So there are not many better players to take advice from when it comes to shots around the green. And speaking to Golf.com, Spieth explained the advice he most commonly gives his partners in pro-am rounds.
“A lot of it’s basics. It’s alignment, posture, grip, that kind of stuff. It’s just a lot easier to help them chipping more than anything else. I think people have the complete wrong concept on chipping, almost everybody that I play with. Everyone wants to chip the ball, and you need to cover it. And if you can cover it, you can play on any kind of grass type,” he said.
“People try to chip or they want to get it in the air. You’ll see chips I hit, I take divots. But it’s my way of making sure I’m hitting ball first, I’m creating spin, the contact’s consistent. Everyone’s trying to lift it in the air or chip it, and I don’t even use the word chip when I’m chipping.
“That’s probably where I can be most helpful.”
The club Jordan Spieth believes most amateurs should look to use around the green
One of the big issues a lot of amateurs will face around the greens is knowing what sort of shot to try and hit. There are a number of factors to consider, including the lie, the distance the ball needs to travel, and what obstacles are potentially in the way.
Clearly, Spieth believes that most amateurs would benefit from removing the aerial route from the equation. And he has previously spoken about the club that many would be better off using around the putting surface.
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Spieth suggested that using an eight iron will generally reap better results than using a 60 degree wedge.
Much will likely come down to how important scoring is to the amateur. Ultimately, there are few moments that provide more satisfaction on the course than successfully executing a high-tariff shot around the green.
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