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Get Better Chip Shots in 60 Seconds With 1 Easy Reminder

Golfers struggling with inconsistent chip shots may find a quick fix in a simple alignment trick demonstrated by top instructor Ryan Young. Many players mistakenly believe they’re leaning toward the target during setup, only to discover their upper body is actually drifting backward while their hips shift forward—a common flaw that leads to chunked or topped shots.

Young’s solution involves a straightforward visual cue: positioning the nose left of the ball to ensure the entire body, not just the hips, stays properly weighted toward the target. This adjustment helps prevent the spine from tilting away, allowing for cleaner contact and better distance control within 50 yards of the hole, where scores often hang in the balance.

The technique was highlighted during a lesson at Chambers Bay, where Young worked with a golfer whose scores had stagnated despite progress on longer shots. By focusing on nose alignment rather than relying on feel, the player immediately saw improvement, with chip shots landing closer to the intended target.

Young emphasized that this one small shift can transform a frustrating part of the game into a reliable scoring tool, offering amateurs an easy way to refine their short game without overhauling their entire setup.

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