Is anyone else out there having trouble chipping around the greens from "last years" dead matted down rough. My chipping has been horrible from this rough as it seems to grap my club and I either hit it across the other side of the green or barely get it out of the rough. I have made an effort to hold onto the club firmly but loose my touch and usually blade it across the green.

Would I be better to use a utility club this time of year until the new growth comes up and I can get my club flowing smoothly through the grass.....?

All help appreciated