Should I ever choose the flop shot?…

By Tom Ream, PGA Head Instructor at the Pinewild Golf Academy in Pinehurst, NC.

The first thing you must decide is the risk worth the reward?  Secondly, you will be choosing one of golf’s hardest shots from a difficult situation at a crucial point in your round or match.  So, to me, the answer is almost always a resounding NO! 

We continually here about and see Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson playing flop shots and to a large degree having success with them.  Please realize that PGA Tour players are extremely skilled athletes who have a lot more time to practice than most amateur golfers.

So, next time you are faced with a flop shot ask your self these two questions…. If I tried this shot 10 times…. how many would I get up and down?  And, of the shots I did not get up and down…. what score did I make???  Bogey? Double Bogey or worse????

My personal goal with this golf tip is to lead you away from playing flop shots…. from my experience flops shots usually end up like their name suggests…. a flop.

For information on flop shots or any of the academies schools and lesson plans available with Tom Ream please call or email at 910-235-9191 or academy@pinewildcc.com