chip shot

American  

noun

Golf.

1. a shot that is purposely hit fairly high into the air and is meant to roll upon landing, used in approaching the green.

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chip shot British  

noun

1. golf a short approach shot to the green, esp one that is lofted

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Etymology

Origin of chip shot

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

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chip shot

Broncos quarterback Bo Nix led Denver back from the brink of defeat with a late fourth quarter rally before engineering the decisive drive in overtime to leave Lutz with a 23-yard chip shot for victory.

From Barron's ● Jan. 18, 2026

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Tiger Woods’ incredible chip shot on No. 16 to win his fourth Masters.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2025

"That was honestly one of the funniest things I've seen. And then the chip shot, the next one, should have gone in. It was just one of those weird nights."

From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2025

In overtime, a 44-yard catch by Tyler Boyd and a 4-yard run from Joe Mixon made it an easy chip shot for McPherson to win the game with 3:11 remaining.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 16, 2023

Then he planted his disreputable Romeos firmly on the turf, waggled the rusty mid-iron a few times, pressed the blade lightly behind the ball, and attempted that most difficult of all performances—the chip shot.

From Fore! by Loan, Charles Emmett Van