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Chipping Carry Distance Ladder

Climb landing-zone rungs with one wedge, scoring carry first so rollout becomes the predictable result of where the ball lands, not a hope-and-check finish. Part of Chipping — Distance Control training — score against par, track every attempt in the app, and see real improvement.

Beginner Par 8 Max 20
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Why this drill

What this drill fixes

Knowing exactly how far you carry a 9-iron, 7-iron, or any wedge — and being able to reproduce it — is what turns good contact into lower scores. Distance control drills train you to deliver repeatable swing output so you can commit confidently to every club choice and attack pins rather than just finding the green. Part of TeeBetter's Distance Control training.

Instructions

Practice steps

Preview the flow here — full setup, scoring, and every step unlock in the app.

01 — THE CHALLENGE

Chipping Carry Distance Ladder

GOAL

Climb landing-zone rungs with one wedge, scoring carry first so rollout becomes the predictable result of where the ball lands, not a hope-and-check finish.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Hybrids Irons Wedges Tee
COACH TIPS

Often players look at a hole far too much when chipping. More emphasis should be taken looking at where you want a ball to land and then picturing how it will roll.

If you find you often hit the ball too hard, potentially you are trying to get the ball to land too close to the hole to start with.

Do this challenge with different clubs and take note of where the ball actually ends up finishing in relation to the landing zone when you use more or less loft.

  • Your carry distance is controlled more by swing length and rhythm than by force.
  • If you consistently miss short, your tempo may be too slow through impact.
  • If you miss long, check whether strike quality or rhythm changed.
  • Good chippers focus on landing spot precision first — rollout becomes predictable.

FAQ

Common questions about Distance Control drills

How do I get more consistent distance with my irons?

Consistent distance starts with consistent contact and a repeatable swing. Distance control drills like Swing Output Ladder and Distance Windows train you to deliver the same tempo and the same strike so your carry distances become predictable. Track your carries and score against par so you know your numbers.

How do I dial in my wedge distances?

Wedge distance control comes from learning your carry distances at different swing lengths — typically 50%, 75%, and 100% swings. Distance control drills with defined targets and scoring teach you to produce specific carries on demand. Practice with a par to beat so every session has a clear goal.

Practice this drill in the app — track every score, beat par, and see your progress over time. Free to start.

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