Flop Shot Technique
June 9, 2010 by Admin
photo credit: SouthAsiaGolf Chipping over an obstacle such as a bunker, bush or tree with little green to play with, can be a daunting task for most amateurs. The lob shot is ideal for this kind of situation.
If you do not have a lob wedge, use a sand wedge. This shot most likely will be from the rough so a change in your set-up must be made. 1) Open your stance by aligning your feet well left of target. 2) Open your clubface as you would for a greenside bunker. 3) Bring the club more upright on the way back. 4) Take a longer than normal backswing. 5) Slide the clubhead under the ball and don't try to help it into the air.
Not so fast !… read the second paragraph (second sentence) which states “This shot most likely will be from the rough.” Last time I saw a rough there was reasonably tall grass.
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Gary j. Zalimeni, Editor To learn more go to http://www.golfswingbook.com