To improve your game, the most important thing you can do is to work on your short game. Here are three tips to help you improve your short game.
1. This is the basic shot I’m going to discuss. It is known as the bump-and-run. This shot is probably familiar to you, so I’m sure you know it. It is best to start the ball rolling as a putt as quickly as possible. This is why a bump-and run shot can be used. Take a 7/8 or 9 iron and position the ball behind your back. You can then hit it like a putt and the ball should start rolling immediately.
2. Next is the pitch shot. This shot will be required if your distance from the green is too great to run or bump. For a pitch shot you’ll need your sand and lob wedge. You will need to place the bulk of your weight on the foot in front to hit this shot. Simply place the ball in the middle and make contact. “one”Reverse “two”Motion. Rotate your body to avoid any hands or wrist movement in the shot.
3. Flop shots are last, but certainly not the least. The flop shot can be used if the ball needs to go high fast. For example, over a bunker. Next, you will open your clubface and hold the club in your hands. The next step is to extend your stance and place most of your weight onto your front foot. Next, swing along your body. You will add backspin to the ball which helps it stop faster and go higher.