Let me say that this is a shot that you should practice, practice, practice, before trying it during a round of golf.
This tip is for you if you are struggling when you need a high, soft flop shot to a tight pin or you usually blade or chunk the golf ball it when you try to hit the flop shot or you are actually not bad at playing flops, but you want to hit them even higher, softer and more consistently
What’s Your Problem
Most golfers either either dig your wedge into the turf or blade the ball across the green when trying to hit the flop shot.
The Solution to Your Problem
The solution is to make sure the bottom of your wedge, not the leading edge, makes contact with the turf, just like when you hit a bunker shot.
How Can you Do It
First, set your feet shoulder-width apart, position the ball in the center of your stance and set your hands even with the ball. Take note how this position creates a slight cup in your left wrist. The secret to the flop shot is to maintain that cupping of the wrist throughout your swing. When done correctly, the bottom of your wedge will skip off the turf and you will catch the shot clean.
Maintaining the cup in your left wrist also adds loft to your wedge, enabling you to hit a higher, softer shot with the same swing. As long as you keep the cup in your wrist, you can make as aggressive a swing as you want. The harder you swing, the higher and softer the shot will fly.
This works only when there is plenty of grass under the ball. Do not try this on tight lies.
Let me know how this tip works for you by leaving a comment below.
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I followed your advice and practice this for several days. The tip really works! The hard part for me is maintaining the cupped position. It is so different than my other swings.
But hey, I’ll keep working on it.