Why touch shots feel so hard

Most golfers struggle around the greens because they’re trying to help the ball.
That usually makes touch shots harder, not easier.

I saw this with a player who was terrified of blading chips. Every motion slowed down, hands got involved, and contact suffered. Once we simplified the motion and trusted the club, the strike cleaned up immediately.

Here’s the shift I want you to make:

• Stop trying to guide the ball

• Start trusting the club’s design

• Let the motion stay simple and committed

Try this:
Hit a few chips focusing only on brushing the ground in the same spot — no steering, no deceleration.

If short-game touch feels inconsistent, I break this down clearly inside my digital course, 3 Keys to Chipping. Or just reply and tell me which short-game shot you avoid.

Play More Golf. But Better

— Coach Amanda