Most golfers have heard about the Stan Utley chipping technique, but very few truly understand why it works.
In this video, Julian Mellor (PGA Coach and creator of ProperGolfing) explains the key principle behind Stan Utley’s approach to chipping and why many golfers struggle when they try to copy it.
The biggest misunderstanding isn’t the technique itself, it’s how golfers interpret it.
When golfers try to control the club too much, hold the face open, or manipulate the strike, chipping quickly becomes tense and inconsistent. Instead, the goal is to understand how the clubface, the bounce, and a relaxed motion work together naturally through impact.
Once golfers experience this correctly, the short game often becomes much simpler and far more reliable.
This explanation is part of the ProperGolfing philosophy, which focuses on helping golfers move freely, reduce tension, and develop techniques that transfer from the practice area to the golf course.
Many golfers discover that when unnecessary restrictions are removed, their golf becomes easier, more consistent, and far more enjoyable.
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Who This Video Will Help
This video is particularly helpful for golfers who:
• Struggle with inconsistent chipping • Feel unsure how the wedge should interact with the ground • Have tried different short-game techniques without success • Want a simpler and more natural way to chip the golf ball • Want a technique that works on the course, not just on the range
About Julian Mellor & ProperGolfing
ProperGolfing was created by PGA coach Julian Mellor after studying thousands of real golf lessons and identifying the patterns that prevent golfers from improving.
The ProperGolfing approach focuses on:
• Free-flowing motion • Coordinated movement • Reduced tension • Natural club release • Techniques that hold up under pressure
The goal is not to add complexity, but to help golfers understand the movements that allow the swing to work naturally.
Topics Covered in This Video
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