How to Hit Higher, Softer Pitches (by Tom Patri, Golf Magazine, 2008)

Keep the”flop” in your bag and use this (Part 2, Conclusion)

Continued from blog entry – “How to Hit Higher, Softer Pitches,
Keep the”flop” in your bag and use this (Part 1)”
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THIS STORY IS FOR YOU IF…

You fear hitting flop shots…
…but you need a high, soft shot around the greens.
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How to Loft the Ball High, Soft and Short

STEP 1: Address
Take your address with the clubface open and your feet aimed five yards left of your target. Position the ball just forward of center, choke down an inch and weaken your grip until the Vs formed by your forefingers and thumbs point a shade left of your shirt buttons.

STEP 2: Backswing
Hinge the club with your wrists, but otherwise keep your hands quiet. Keep in mind that this is a control shot–never make more than a three-quarter backswing. A 75 percent backswing with a 60-degree lob wedge rotated slightly open should give you about 50 yards of distance.

STEP 3: Downswing
Swing down with almost full force. The mistake most people make on this shot is easing up and leaving it short. A more aggressive swing will create an even higher ball flight and more spin so you can land the ball softly near tucked pins from short distances.