Chip Shots - April 25th, 2025

Colorado is starting to warm up, but is as unpredictable as ever. We have had cool-to-warm days, but in the past 24 hours have turned to a light drizzle. As we head into a full swing of spring I am looking forward to longer days, earlier course hours and getting to play as much golf as possible this season.

This week has been skills practice focused as I only have a few hours here and there to get out.

To this week's articles.

Enjoying the game is critical, it's why we come back to it frequently. Playing from the correct tees for you is a great start. Choose the correct tees, not ego.

First Drive - Understanding Golf Tee Colors

Understanding Golf Tee Box Colors: Tradition, Meaning, and Choosing the Right One If you’ve ever stood on the first hole of a golf course, glanced at the different colored tee markers, and wondered what each one actually means — you’re not alone. The colors of a golf course’s

Dewy GolfJohn Marc Hickey

I am not always on the green in two, sometimes I overshoot and get to practice hitting out of the rough.

Mastering the Chip: How to Hit Clean Shots Onto the Green From the Rough

Whether you’re a weekend golfer or grinding toward a lower handicap, one of the most common — and frustrating — situations you’ll face is trying to chip onto the green from the rough. The ball sits down in thick grass, the green looks inviting but tricky, and you know that

Dewy GolfJohn Marc Hickey

Once on the dance floor it's time to slow down, focus on precision so I can finish a hole strong.

Mastering the Setup: How to Improve Your Putting Game

When it comes to lowering your golf scores, few areas offer as much potential for easy gains as putting. While driving the ball 300 yards might feel more exciting, it’s the short game — and especially putting — where consistency truly separates average players from great ones. And it all starts

Dewy GolfJohn Marc Hickey

My drive has taken years to craft, starting with cheating the club to avoid a slice, and working on my consistency so I was on the fairway most of the time.

Driving Directly Into The Fairway - Building a consistent swing to keep you in bounds

How to Improve Your Drive and Keep It in the Fairway Few things are more satisfying in golf than stepping up to the tee and launching a drive straight down the middle of the fairway. A solid drive not only sets the tone for your hole, but also gives you

Dewy GolfJohn Marc Hickey

Honestly, this is some of my favorite shots. I love a good bump and run, getting on the green with control and a little pop.

Bump and run - Strategy in the approach

In golf, not every approach shot needs a full swing or a high-arcing wedge. Enter the bump and run—a low-trajectory shot that rolls toward the hole like a putt after a short carry. While it might not look flashy, the bump and run is a powerful, strategic weapon that

Dewy GolfJohn Marc Hickey

Thank you for reading, see you next week for more golf!