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

"It was 27, 28 yards to the pin and little chip shot," Pajaree said.

From Barron's • Nov. 22, 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

The Bulldogs answered with Peyton Woodring’s 31-yard field goal, but the Gamecocks tacked on another TD with just a minute left in the half after Woodring missed a chip shot from 28 yards.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 16, 2023

Courtesy of Chip Kelly, that field goal came when he called time out to supposedly ice an already rattled USC kicker who missed a chip shot earlier and whose subsequent kick fell short.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2022

His chip shot hit the bank and he was just on the green in 4.

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