The advantage of an old school chip shot

It seems like the new breed of players now have forgotten what a chip shot really is. So, what is a chip shot?

A chip is a shot that requires minimal ball flight and plenty of roll. It is executed with middle irons like a 6, 7 and an 8. It is also most recommended to use a chip shot around the green, starting from the fringe and a few more yards outside of the green. The objective is to carry over the fringe, or a part of the fairway, thereof, and allow the ball to roll through your intended target. The recommended maximum distance of a chip shot is approximately no longer than 30 yards.