How to Super-Size Your Flop

How to Super-Size Your Flop
Cup your left wrist to loft the ball high and stop it in its tracks

By Mike Davis
Top 100 Teacher

This story is for you if...

• You don't have a shot that flies high and stops fast.

• Every time you try to hit a high lobber you end up skulling the ball.

The Situation
You've short-sided yourself and need to carry a bunker or water hazard without much room to land the ball. This isn't the time for your run-of-the-mill lob. Follow the steps on this page to get extra height and stopping power to flop this ball tight.

STEP 1
Grab your lob wedge and set up with the ball positioned between the center of your stance and your left foot, and tilt the shaft away from the target. This aggressive shaft lean adds loft to your club without requiring you to open the face, which reduces the hitting area on the clubface and makes for a more difficult shot.