Best Indoor Chipping Drills & Practice Tips
Improving your short game doesn’t have to wait for warm weather or a trip to the course. With a few simple indoor chipping drills, you can sharpen touch, accuracy, and confidence right at home. At PGA TOUR Superstore, we’re passionate about helping every golfer - from beginners to seasoned players - find practical ways to play better and enjoy the game more.
Whether you’re just learning to make clean contact, fine-tuning distance control, or looking for creative off-season practice, these drills (paired with the right equipment) can make a big difference in your chipping game.
Indoor Chipping Gear You’ll Need to Get Started
Getting the most out of your practice starts with the right setup. A quality chipping mat and target net are must-haves. Look for nets with multiple target zones to challenge your accuracy, and mats that mimic the feel of real turf for more realistic practice.
Training aids like alignment sticks, weighted or foam golf balls, or even impact markers can help build consistent mechanics and muscle memory that translates to better performance on the course. PGA TOUR Superstore carries everything you need to create a reliable, fun practice area at home.
The Best Indoor Chipping Drills to Sharpen Your Short Game
The Target Drill
Start by setting up multiple targets at varying distances - such as 3, 6, and 9 feet - to train your eyes and hands to work together. Practicing this drill helps you develop a reliable feel for how far the ball will travel, which is essential when navigating tight lies or tricky pin placements around the greens.
How this drill improves your game:
- Enhances distance control
- Trains swing length and speed for consistent results
- Builds confidence in approach shots around the green
One-Handed Chip Drill
Working with one hand at a time builds touch, control, and feel. Using your dominant hand strengthens coordination and ensures a clean strike, while practicing with your non-dominant hand develops balance and finesse. Together, this drill teaches your hands to work in harmony, reducing tension in your grip and improving your ability to deliver a smooth, controlled motion under pressure.
How this drill improves your game:
- Develops hand coordination and feel
- Strengthens both dominant and non-dominate sides
- Encourages smooth, controlled chip strokes
Alignment Stick Drill
Adding alignment sticks into your practice helps improve setup consistency and body positioning. Place the sticks along your stance line and swing path to receive instant feedback on whether your feet, hips, and shoulders are square. Consistent alignment translates into cleaner contact, straighter chips, and confidence that your setup can be repeated on the course.
How this drill improves your game:
- Ensures proper body alignment for each shot
- Promotes consistent contact and accuracy
- Builds muscle memory for repeatable setup
Cup Landing Drill
Unlike the Target Drill, which focuses on distance and multiple target progression, the Cup Landing Drill is all about trajectory control and landing spot precision. Chip balls into small containers or household cups, committing to an exact landing zone. This drill trains you to pick a precise spot for the ball to land, helping you stop it closer to the hole and save strokes around the green.
How this drill improves your game:
- Sharpens trajectory awareness and control
- Develops precision for landing shots near the hole
- Enhances short-game consistency under pressure
Our Tips for Effective Indoor Chipping Practice
- Establish a consistent practice schedule - Dedicate specific days and times each week to practice your chipping. As they say, practice makes perfect, and the more sessions you can work in each week the faster you’ll start to see improvements.
- Focus on one chipping drill at a time - Avoid trying to do too much in a single session. Concentrate on one drill at a time and stick with it until you’re happy with the results before moving on to the next drill.
- Practice with a purpose - Before each session, set specific goals such as landing a certain number of chips within a target area or consistently hitting a specific distance. Having a purpose while practicing gives you something to work towards and makes it feel all the better when you master your chipping game!
Shop Bestselling Wedges and Get Professionally Fitted at PGA TOUR Superstore
Indoor chipping drills can do wonders for building touch and consistency, but pairing your practice with properly fitted equipment ensures even better results. At PGA TOUR Superstore, our certified STUDIO fitters use advanced technology to analyze your swing and recommend wedges and putters designed specifically for your game. With the right clubs in hand, every chip you practice at home translates more effectively to the course.
Ready to step up your short game? Explore our wide selection of chipping and training aids to use at home, or schedule a professional fitting session at your local PGA TOUR Superstore today.