markgs
Tour Rookie
any of you guys do the flop shoot? if so whats was the out come good or bad?
flop shoot anyone do it
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I know how to do it but would only do it if it was the only option. Prefer a lower risk shot if possible
GreiginFife
Money List Winner
I will tend to use some variant of flop shot when there is a hazard or obstacle in the way. The result is generally good as I practice this shot a lot. The key is in being committed to the shot and a full follow through. Punch it or hold back on the follow through and you will more than likely hit it a bit too soft and go nowhere.
SaintHacker
Journeyman Pro
I love it, but I need the right lie to do it, sat up nicely so I can get the club right under the ball. Anything else then it becomes a long drive competition!
Ian_S
Challenge Tour Pro
If I ever want to keep a shot under the wind, I'll hit a 10 yard flop shot 50 yards 
Pin-seeker
Well-known member
If I ever want to keep a shot under the wind, I'll hit a 10 yard flop shot 50 yards
:rofl:
Very rarely. It needs the right lie and commitment. Get it wrong and it will turn a possible bogey into a double...
lyden
Head Pro
I play it quite a lot but I've been taught and practice it, only if the situation and lie deems it necessary though.
D
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It is a last resort shot, not one to be played by choice. Very risky option and if there is no hazard to go over, it's pointless.
TEDSTAR
Medal Winner
I agree that the lie has to be really good.The other key is to commit to the shot.Any doubt or hesitation and it will just be a flop!
chrisd
Major Champion
Same for me as the other guys, when its the only shot available and the lie is right I don't have any hesitation. You do need to be confident and totally committed though.
richart
Major Champion
I can do it with a three wood off the tee.
I play it quite regularily, as I prefer a full shot to a half shot any day. We have a lot of raised greens so it can be the only option if you want to get close. Wouldn't play it unless it is a good lie, and never off a tight one. Handy shot for when you miss our 18th green right.
Andy808
Tour Winner
I love it! Play it regularly, from every lie, it rarely goes wrong and when it does it's normally too short rather than a thin. I only use my 60* wedge and I've ground the sole so I have two effective bounce angles.
I practice it a lot as I have a tiny garden and I can practice flopping balls over the trees next to it. It's a great shot to practice and even better to use on the course.
I practice it a lot as I have a tiny garden and I can practice flopping balls over the trees next to it. It's a great shot to practice and even better to use on the course.
groundskeeperwilly
Q-School Graduate
I can play it and sometimes it goes well... As others say usually I look for a fluffy lie and use it to clear an obstacle or get on an elevated green rather than just an alternative to short chip/bump and run shots with no obstacle.
D
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I can do it with a three wood off the tee.
Another one to add to your repertoire of trick shots......along with putting into bunkers...............
richart
Major Champion
You make one little mistake, and you are never allowed to forget it.:angry:Another one to add to your repertoire of trick shots......along with putting into bunkers...............
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Over the years I've hit some absolutely quality lobs - even Eagled a Par 5 with one when I had 2 yards fo green over a bunker to play with...
of course I've also hit way more than my fair share of distasters too.........
of course I've also hit way more than my fair share of distasters too.........
richart
Major Champion
Where you trying one when you found the drain at Blackmoor ?
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Where you trying one when you found the drain at Blackmoor ?
A flop out of foot deep Heather - that would have been special!
No - trying to beat the damn thing out of the Heather...!!
Caught it as clean as a clean thing in Cleansville, Arizona.....
I was aiming for the bunker!
Five&One
Head Pro
Fluffy lie. Obstacle right in front. Very precise landing area behind the obstacle and danger if you go past the hole. Yes I would probably take on a flop if there isn't a less risky route to get up and down.
