Chipping: Lofted Club or Less Lofted?

When facing a chip around the green, the general rule of thumb is to use a "loft" that will get the ball on the green rolling as quickly as possible. Most golfers I see use too much loft when chipping. If you are in the fringe around the green or the first cut of rough (if it's not to high/thick) try using a 7 or 8 Iron and stroke it much like a putt. If you are a bit farther away, use a 9 Iron. Think...what club will get the ball onto the green and rolling the quickest.