It's been a long winter, but the new golf season is fast approaching. However, if you have been playing throughout those darker months of the year, there are some adjustments that you ought to make.

As conditions improve, the saturated ground begins to dry, grass starts to grow, and greens become smoother, so it's logical to consider that you will have to adapt your short game, especially if you have been playing on winter greens or have been accustomed to chipping from a mat.

Golfshake's Equipment Expert Ryan Rastall has shared a series of tips that will help you to successfully transition from winter to spring.

You can discover more by watching the video below, but let's first take a look at the topics covered.

Chipping From Grass Instead of a Mat

• You will generally get much more spin and a lower trajectory when chipping from a mat.
• Too many golfers try to hit the same chip no matter the lie. Always let the lie dictate the shot.
• When chipping from a poor lie, try to get the handle more vertical and play it out of the toe of the club.
• Let the club do the work. There is loft on your wedge for a reason. You don't need to help it in the air.

How to Adjust Your Putting After Winter

• The slower you hit a putt, the more it will break.
• The harder you hit a putt, the less it will break. Something to remember when putting uphill.

Let's see what happened when Ryan put those lessons into practice!