Talk of The Villages Florida - View Single Post - Why Are TV building more Pitch and Putts
View Single Post
 
Old 01-06-2024, 08:37 AM
golfing eagles's Avatar
golfing eagles golfing eagles is online now
Sage
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: The Villages
Posts: 13,704
Thanks: 1,379
Thanked 14,788 Times in 4,907 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Laker14 View Post
A golf shot that is less than a full swing, but more than a small "chip" is referred to as a "pitch".

It's not a term that is used often in TV golf commentary. However, the "P" club, which in a full set is lofted one club more than a 9-iron is the "Pitching Wedge".

Something in the neighborhood of 40yards down to 10 yards might be referred to as a "pitch". The exact distances are not specific.
Actually, to be technical, the distance doesn't matter. A "chip" is defined as a short shot that rolls >50% of the distance: a "pitch" travels >50% in the air.