The flop shot is the bold option for those who eschew the bump and run or the Texas wedge from greenside – and it when it comes off you can see why.
Is there anything more theatrical for the average golfer to do but attempt a flop shot.
One man came pretty close to flop shot immortality and to see it skirt the hole and roll beyond it.
The flop shot is an option at greenside, but practice makes perfect.
Respected coach Jamie Mulligan says the bump and run is always the percentage option.
“Most pros and high-level amateurs are using a simple bump and run instead, understanding that it gives them so many bites of the apple,” Mulligan told Golf.com.
“Not only does this type of shot help your short game become more effective around the greens, but it’s also versatile enough to play it off different types of lies as well. Plus, when using the proper technique, a bump and run helps many different parts of your game — inclusive of putting, ball control and pace.
“Two players I coach, Patrick Cantlay and Nelly Korda, are among the best at executing this type of shot. So it’s no surprise that both Cantlay and Korda have been close to leading in Strokes Gained: Around the Greens over the past few years. Both use the bump and run expertly.
“If they hit 10 shots using their lob wedge and then another 10 using a bump and run, the dispersion from the latter will always be closer.
“Additionally, something about the forward progress of the shot (when hit the right way) is helpful for all levels of golfers. By having the shaft slightly in front of the ball at impact, you’re able to compress the ball and make the contact you’re looking for from around the green.
“So ditch the flop shot from around the greens and start using more bump and runs. It could become the secret weapon that helps unlock better results and better swing fundamentals for nearly every club in your bag.”
