A ‘pretty simple’ downhill-lie chipping technique long favoured by Scottie Scheffler

There is a lot of feel and creativity in the way Scheffler chips and pitches.

His latest advice, though, is all about keeping things straightforward.

Getting your body position right is important. If you are not lined up properly with the slope, it is easy to hit behind the ball and chunk it.

Scheffler broke it down during an instructional video for TaylorMade, saying: “If we’re going to the far pin (pin towards the back of the green) I could do it with a 60, but it’s pretty simple to do it with a pitching wedge.

“That way I only have to fly the ball a little bit and just let it run the whole way to the pin.

“This is going to be a normal grip and a good wide base. Feel like you’re swinging down the slope, get all your body weight going down the slope. That way it almost feels like a flat chip.

“Pick a spot where you’re going to land it and just go.”

Breaking down Scottie Scheffler’s scrambling numbers on the PGA Tour

Scheffler is widely regarded as the best iron player in the world, and his driving is right up there too.

But even when his long game is not quite on point, he has one of the most reliable short games to rely on.

Here’s a look at his scrambling stats from the past three seasons, a period where he has really started to dominate the PGA Tour.

Even on days when things are not clicking for him, Scheffler has a knack for saving strokes better than almost anyone else.

If you are an amateur struggling with downhill lies around the greens, taking note of how he approaches these shots could really help your game.

Following his lead will not guarantee success every time, but it will definitely put you in a better position to improve your chipping over time.