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Golf Monthly
Golf Monthly
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Baz Plummer

Why You Need To Try Cross-Handed Chipping (And A Pro Guide To Master It)

A close up of the cross-handed chipping hand position and grip, demonstrated by top PGA pro Ged Walters, with an inset image of PGA Tour player Matt Fitzpatrick using the technique at the US Open.

Matt Fitzpatrick is a Major Champion and a 5-time PGA Tour winner, but he also has the best short game on the planet in 2026.

The Englishman ranks 1st for Strokes Gained: Around The Green over the past twelve months and he uses a very interesting method to achieve that success - cross-handed chipping.

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