Pulling off a successful flop shot requires touch, skill, finesse, and (a lot of) practice. Considering how popular it is today – both on tour and around municipal course greens everywhere – the flop shot wasn’t a “must-have” shot in the arsenal until Phil starting putting his mastery on display. Whether you’re learning from the legend himself or another short-game ace like Spieth, there are some common steps: open the face, shift your weight forward, and use the bounce of a lofted wedge to pop the ball up as you drive the club into the ground.
But don’t take out word for it – here are Spieth and Mickelson explaining how to hit a flop shot in less than three minutes.
And if you’re still looking for the club to pull off this shot, here are some of our favorites…
