With so many different types of clubs on the market, it’s a wonder any of us know how to keep them straight. The three styles of clubs are categorized as such: wood, irons and wedges. When we get down to specifics within a specialized category, such as the sand wedge vs. the pitching wedge, it gets a little more complicated.

Chipping often ends up being the undoing of many golfers. This is because many golfers don’t realize just how much of their game occurs within the context of short-range, chipping shots. Improving your chipping game will give you a huge advantage over your opponents. Mastering the chip shot will guarantee a lower score and will ensure that any frustration you feel when a poor chip ruins a perfectly good drive will be less likely. Here are some of the most common errors that golfers make when chipping and tips on how to minimize them.