chip shot

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.

chip shot

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of chip shot¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

The Japanese star wasn’t expecting a double-hit with a chip shot on the 15th hole that led to bogey, but he atoned for that by chipping in for eagle on his way to a 67.

From Seattle Times

He was at 7 under on the par-5 sixth hole when he hit a little chip shot from 60 feet that bounced onto the green and rolled straight into the hole for an eagle.

From Seattle Times

One look was a chip shot from inside the box in the 22nd minute.

From Seattle Times

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

McLaughlin’s chip shot came after Commanders linebacker Jamin Davis stopped running back Jonathan Taylor for a loss on third and goal from the 1.

From Washington Post