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Flop It and Stop It This shot is easier to hit THE FIRST THING TO CONSIDER about a pitch shot that flies super high and lands with a thud, also known as “the flop,” is when to attempt it. If your ball is sitting on tightly mown grass or hardpan, this is not the shot to play. However, when you have a little cush- ion, anywhere you can get the club to slide under the ball, call that a green light to try one of the coolest shots in golf. Here’s how to do it. – WITH RON KASPRISKE than it looks BY KATIE DAHL
STEP TWO STAND WIDE AND GET LOW • Take a wide stance with more knee bend, like you’re starting to sit down ( near left ). • Lower your hands towards the ground. • Shift a touch more weight onto your front foot. • Set the handle in line with the clubhead and the ball just forward of centre ( far left ).
STEP ONE ADD LOFT BEFORE YOU SET UP
• Select your most-lofted wedge. • Hold the club in front of you and turn the face open a little, clockwise for righties ( above ). • With the face open, take your normal grip, holding the club lightly.
36 GOLF DIGEST SOUTH AFRICA
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026
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