A chip shot typically has which of the following characteristics compared to a pitch shot?

The correct answer focuses on the characteristic of a chip shot having more ground time compared to a pitch shot.

A chip shot is designed to travel a shorter distance, emphasizing a lower trajectory that allows the ball to spend more time on the ground as it rolls. This type of shot is generally played closer to the green and is used to get the ball onto the putting surface quickly, allowing it to roll towards the hole after bouncing a few times.

In contrast, a pitch shot is intended to loft the ball higher into the air, resulting in a shorter roll after landing. Therefore, while a chip shot will utilize a longer ground time because of its lower and more direct path towards the hole, a pitch shot's trajectory is higher with less time spent on the ground as it tends to land and stop quickly, which is crucial for controlling distance and direction in higher, softer shots. Thus, the emphasis on the ground time of a chip shot versus the air time of a pitch shot helps differentiate their purposes and playing techniques.