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chip shot

1. In golf, a short shot that arcs high into the air so as to land easily on or near the green. That was a brilliant chip shot, putting him within putting distance of the hole. If you're going to try a chip shot here, don't use that club. Do you think he'll be able to make a chip shot over that sand trap?
2. In American football, a short and fairly easy field goal kick. This is just a chip shot for their kicker, who has already kicked two field goals from much greater distances. I can't believe the Super Bowl was decided by a chip shot like that. If you're surprised their kicker missed that chip shot, just remember—so much of this game is mental.
3. In football (soccer), a short, low-power kick that causes the ball to arc into the air. His chip shot from near midfield took the goaltender by surprise. The opposing player's chip shot sailed high above all of our heads. Ugh, how is a goalie supposed to defend against a world-class chip shot like that?
4. Anything that is done or accomplished easily or with minimal effort. It's going to be a chip shot getting that promotion next year. If we can get all the interns involved, this mailing will go from "massive headache" to "chip shot." Sophie's fluent in French, so the oral exam will be a chip shot for her. I'm pretty jealous not gonna lie.
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He then missed putts within 10 feet on three consecutive holes before completely unraveling on the back nine with three bogeys, including on the 15th when he hit a chip shot into the gallery.
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Now all-square, McCormack saved par at the next three holes, notably with two more expert chip shots.
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You commonly read that a bowhunter had a "chip shot" on a deer, meaning he had an easy shot he should never miss.
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The pitch shot, he says, should be played in the middle of your stance, while the chip shot should be played off your back foot.
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The course will feature a driving range with a chip shot practice area and a clubhouse with a restaurant.
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The particular kind of chip shot we teach is called the bump and roll.
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Prizes will be distributed for the longest drive, straightest drive, and the chip shot closest to the pin.
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But Faldo then took a lightning eight seconds on the chip shot that followed and 15 over the putt.
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Your chip shot should fly over the fringe, land on the putting green, and roll toward the hole.
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Your chip shot should fly over the edge of the green, called the fringe, and roll toward the hole.
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