08/07/2026
Throwback Thursday ⛳🇪🇸
This clip takes me back to a round I played in Marbella, Spain, where I had to rely on one of my favorite recovery shots—the Backward Chip.
Golf isn’t always pretty. Recovery shots are a huge part of scoring when you find yourself out of position, and this is one every golfer should have in their bag.
The Backward Chip is a simple stroke that can save you when there’s no room for a normal backswing.
To play it, make a smooth back-and-through motion, much like a putting stroke. Keep the shaft as upright as possible, take a few practice swings, and throughout the stroke, keep your back facing the target. Resist the urge to rotate through as you would on a normal chip.
You’ll be amazed how a short, gentle swing can get the club on the ball, get you back in play, and save valuable strokes when you’re in trouble.
Have you ever had to use a shot like this to escape trouble? Let me know in the comments!
