WATCH: Key settings changes when facing high or low wedge shots

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When playing around the greens, there are a lot of variables – lies, trajectories, hazards, and the number of greens that have to be dealt with, just to name a few.

While it may seem logical to completely change your technique to offset these variables, in reality only a few small changes need to be implemented while the majority of the swing remains the same.

If you have plenty of surface area to work with in front of the cup, a low chip that can bounce and slide in may be the way to go.

However, some pitches require a higher trajectory and require enough loft to ensure they drop lighter, overcome obstacles, and don't fly off the back of the dance floor.

Some of the best chippers in the game, such as six-time major winner Phil Mickelson, are known for their ability to adjust the loft of their chips depending on the situation they face.

Implementing small changes that don't require a complete improvement in your chipping technique can improve your confidence in adapting to different situations on the golf course.

When adjusting for different styles of wedge shots, it's important to remember that you're adapting to your setup, not your technique.

If you can hit a low wedge shot, you may have more greens to work with.

To shoot a low trajectory, you need to shorten your stance and push your point of contact with the ball further back on your back foot.

Next, you need to move your body weight and hands forward so that you can help with rotation to make contact.

In contrast, when facing a difficult approach that may have bunkers or little putting surface, a higher loft will be required.

The stance needs to be widened and the ball pushed further forward while keeping the club shaft at a near vertical angle.

Whether it's a high or low chip shot, hand and chest rotation must be synchronized to ensure smooth spin and impact angle of the golf ball.

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