Category: Golf Shot Types

A cut shot, also known as a "fade" is when a right-handed golfer curves the ball left-to-right, or a left-handed golfer curves the ball right-to-left.

A short, low-trajectory shot usually played near the green. A chip is similar to a pitch shot, but typically for shorter distances.

Also known as a "cut", for right-handed players, this is a shot that starts left of the target, curves left to right, and ends at the target.

For right-handed players, this is a shot that starts right of the target, curves right to left, and ends at the target.