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Re: Chip but can't flop?

• ggildas 4 Posts

  Tue, Jun 18 2013 2:31 AM

  Just came across this scenario.

  On green but 24y from pin

  Ridge between me and bole

  If I hit ball to 1 inch over ridge it will run for 30y

  Played Flop so ball lands softly

  Result mis-hit. Tried again, same.

  Tried Pitch - mis-hit

  Tried Chip - worked ( though went 19y passed ).

  YES I should not put myself in such a position. But I should be able to play any shot I wish to get me out.

  Please explain the logic behind chipping but no flopping on a green

• TeacHa 186 Posts

  Thu, Jun 20 2013 5:22 AM

  As many times said in these forums before, try 'Full' shot, double the yardage approximately, add or take some off for up/downhill, chipping and pitching usually doesn't work on greens either, maybe you punched by accident.

  
  Either way, try 'full' in such situations.

• oneeyedjohn 9,589 Posts

  Thu, Jun 20 2013 6:44 AM

  If ur talking bout green wedges then I am expert, hit me up

• tiffer67 1,764 Posts

  Thu, Jun 20 2013 12:48 PM

  ggildas:

  Please explain the logic behind chipping but no flopping on a green

  The first thing I would say to you is that if you are going to get the best possible result from hitting a wedge on the green you probably should consider upgrading your existing wedges. 

  I can't remember the last time I had to play a wedge off the green but I think it was before they removed the backspin option. However when you could use backspin I always played a punch shot and found it the most effective shot type for the situation.

   

• 9,041 Posts

  Thu, Jun 20 2013 6:06 PM

  ggildas:

  If I hit ball to 1 inch over ridge it will run for 30y

  Where the hell were you for that to happen..top of the Eiffel Tower ? :)

  I guess St As #5 ?

• PRStevenson 842 Posts

  Sat, Jun 22 2013 1:19 AM

  It's logical to take the shot that gets you in or next to the hole, in other words: you just need to keep practicing with the different shots and getting the power and aim just right then practice some more. 

  Could you explain the logic behind posting this thread in the Product Suggestions section of the forums?

• courteneyfish 15,796 Posts

  Sat, Jun 22 2013 1:28 AM

  Sometimes it's better to choose a spot just over the ridge, move your marker there and imagine that the hole is there. Then just let the slope do the rest. This is putting of course.