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If the chipping yips are costing you shots around the green, golf coach Erika Larkin has a simple fix that is probably already in your bag. In this video, she shows how your hybrid can replace your wedge for bump-and-run shots, tight lies, and even bunker escapes. It is a practical, low-risk approach that builds real confidence without changing your swing.
Erika Larkin – Short Game
Erika Larkin takes the anxiety out of chipping by showing how a hybrid club — with its wide sole and low loft — can sweep the grass cleanly where a wedge might dig and cause that dreaded chilly dip. The setup is simple: choke down, stand tall, get close to the ball, and use a putting-style stroke to send the ball rolling. From tight lies to shallow bunkers, this video covers several on-course scenarios where the hybrid is the smarter choice.
Key Takeaways
Get cosy with your setup
Get cosy with your setup
Choke down the grip, stand tall, and position your toes roughly 12 to 14 inches from the ball so the club can swing straight back and through like a putting stroke.
Use a narrow stance with minimal wrist action
Keep your feet close together, avoid excessive shaft lean, and let your wrists stay quiet — the hybrid’s wide sole and 23° of loft will do the lifting for you.
Choose this shot when you have green to work with
The hybrid bump-and-run is ideal for longer chips across plenty of putting surface, fringe shots, firm lies, and shallow bunkers where a splash shot feels uncertain.
Take your hybrid to the chipping green and spend a few minutes practising the cosy setup and putting-style stroke before your next round — it requires very little adjustment once you feel comfortable with the shaft length. This video is especially well suited to golfers who struggle with confidence around the green and want a reliable, repeatable alternative to wedge play.
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