Think of the chip shot as a long approach putt, the main objective being to get the ball on the green as soon as possible and running it up to the hole. If the ball rests a few feet from the surface -- so there's little fringe to fly over -- a low-lofted club such as a 4- or 5-iron will do the trick. Use a more lofted club as you move farther from the green. Using different clubs lets you make the same stroke, with little variation in force, for more consistent results.