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All good golfers have many different shots they can play in different situations, weather it be in certain conditions or something to fall back on if a regular shot is not working at that time. Chipping is one of those shots that can regularly blow hot or cold. One day you cannot do anything wrong and chip everything stone dead, the next it can go missing, you struggle find the right strike and if you do the shot comes up way short or scampers through the green! If this happens its time to introduce the 3 wood. Its a very safe shot to play from the edge of the green if your having one of those days or your in two minds weather to chip or putt. Its also a good shot to play from a bare lie or from thick rough as the sole of the 3 wood will not dig into the surface like a iron but brush through the ground easier. Tiger Woods plays this shot regular and he can really chip! To play it, set-up with a narrow stance and position the ball in the middle of the feet. Grip the 3 wood right at the bottom of the handle with the hands level to the ball. The stroke should be short and sharp only going back and through 6 - 12 inches depending on the length of shot required. You only need a little strike on the ball and it will jump through the fringe and run out on the green like a putt. Like all new shots it will need practice first mainly for the feel. Try it, you will be surprised how good it works! NICK MONCUR PGA (