Basics: Simplify your chipping & pitching (Video Tip)

Robin Symes

Apr 28, 2020 Golf tips

When out with my students on the course, one very common question is, should I chip or pitch? Also, students ask me what the difference is between the two? In my opinion, before you start trying to improve your short game, you must first understand..

I believe that over the years, short game lessons have become too complicated. We are making the simple difficult. I believe in creating one basic set up position for a chip and a pitch. It is keeping your technique consistent that creates a simple, consistent short game with no confusion.

Checkout the video to clear up any confusion regarding terminology, and simplify your method in playing the shots.

Robin Symes

Originally from Northern Ireland, Robin has been involved with the game of golf for over 20 years. As an amateur golfer, Robin won at all levels, county, national, and international. Most notably, Robin was instrumental in helping Ireland to win the European Team Championship – also representing Great Britain & Ireland.

Following his amateur career, Robin pursed his Professional career playing in mini tours and regional tours with invitations on the European Tour. While competing, Robin was achieving his PGA Class A status, and it was during this time he developed a great interest in teaching. This passion to teach lead him to begin his new career in 2003, working for David Leadbetter in England, and in 2006, transferring to a newly opened David Leadbetter Academy in South Korea, in which he spent 3 years as Senior Instructor.

In 2009, together with a top Korean coach, Robin opened his own academy, “RNY Golf Institute” and has become a regular instructor for Golf Digest.
If you haven’t heard of Robin yet, you have most likely heard of a few of the world class professionals that he provides instruction and consultation to. The 2012 U.S. Women’s Open Champion, NaYeon Choi, is just one of the many talented tour pros that have been working with Robin for several years now.

While Robin’s main clients are aspiring tour professional, he also loves helping all levels of players. SwingStation’s goal is just that, a tool to pass Robin’s teaching on to players from anywhere in the world, helping them improve and increase their enjoyment of the game.