THE CHIP-PUTT A simple stroke with a host of variations

I know this is hardly original, but the chip-putt is a great shot to have around the edge of the green, and one you can learn in a very short space of time. With virtually any club you like (depending on how far you want to carry and roll the ball), stand to the ball with your feet close together and your weight on your left side. Play the ball back in your stance, opposite your right toe, and use your regular putting grip.

From here, you make a simple 'one-two' stroke to produce the easiest of chip-and-run shots. This is such a versatile little shot you can use anything from a 3- or 4-iron right through to the sand-iron. Play it when your ball lies up to a yard or so off the edge of the green and aim to get the ball running at the hole like a putt.