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Chipping from an uphill, sidehill lie often causes golfers to dig the club into the ground or lose control of strike. In this clear, easy-to-follow tip, Cathy Kim explains how to neutralise your setup
When chipping from an uphill lie, the club needs to with the slope, not against it. This lesson is ideal for beginner to intermediate golfers who struggle with making too heavy contact.
Key Takeaways
- When the lead leg is higher than the trail leg, avoid leaning into the hill.
- Leaning into the slope makes the club angle too steep, increasing the chance of digging.
- Instead, match your shoulder angle to the hill to neutralise the setup.
- Allow your weight to stay on the back (lower) leg — this is intentional and helpful.
- Expect the ball to come out higher, especially when using a sand wedge.
- Choke down on the club for better control and feel.
- Make a normal chipping motion, letting the slope help lift the ball.
Next time you face an uphill chip, focus on matching the slope and trusting the setup rather than forcing weight forward. This simple adjustment from Cathy Kim can help you strike the ball cleanly and let it pop up naturally. For more practical short-game tips, keep watching Women & Golf instruction videos and learning from Cathy Kim.
