Re: what is that shot called?

I don't know that it has a name, per se, like a bump and run (hitting a low runner) or a flopper - perhaps we should name it the bump and flopper?

I've always referred to it as drilling the ball into the face and letting it pop up and settle.

Re: what is that shot called?

I have always called a shot like that a bump, and run. I figure anytime you have to "bump" the ball into something, there is going to be some "run" to it. Of course when you pull this shot off, it simply becomes a "golf shot". Then there is that shot that "bumps" along the ground that "runs" to the hole, which is probably a better example of the "B&R" "Bump & Flopper" works. GJS

Re: what is that shot called?

How about a flump or a bopper
Peter

Re: what is that shot called?

yea, its a bump and run of some sort. next question is ,has anyone come across any instruction vidio of an example of it

thanks for the reply guys

Re: what is that shot called?

An instructional video on how to hit the bump and flopper? I've never seen one - I was impressed the first time I thought to do it, it seemed like a real 'golf shot' to me.

I was stuck behind a low spruce tree, and the green surface was some 6 or 7 feet above my ball. So it occured to me that if I hit a one-quarter 5 iron hard, the ball would chuck into the face of the hill, pop up, and run out a touch on the green. It did exactly that.

I've also used it on our 7th hole, where you can get trapped under or behind a tree so getting the ball up isn't an option. But the green is elevated a couple feet, so you can drill the ball into the slope and let it pop up.

The key is to hit a knockdown-style shot - ball back in the stance, low follow through. Club selection has everything to do with a) how far you are from the green and b) how much the ball needs to run, with c) consideration for the type of face you're hitting into. You need to use some lower loft to keep the ball able to hit the face of the hill, but not so little that you don't make it (for a longer shot), and not too much that you miss the face (shorter shot). I generally pick a club from 5i to 8i at the most.

It's easiest to get a feel by hitting bump and runs so that you can see how much a shot will fly with what club and what swing.

Re: what is that shot called?

bump and run, best one ever done is at Wanderers golf club on the stroke one, using a low lofted club (5 Iron i think) back in stance, reduced back and forward swing with a closed face to make the ball missed the low hanging branches and come back with a draw. Managed a par

Re: what is that shot called?

This is a start on how to do the B & R shot.

http://www.ehow.com/how_2215221_bump...paign=yssp_art

Like all golf shots a player learning a specific shot needs to start with the basics, then adapt those basics to their own way of hitting the shot.

We have a practice green that is elevated about 5 feet, and then slopes away from that 5' bank. They usually put the pin closer to the 5' bank, which makes it even tougher. When ever I am home I always spend time hitting that shot where the ball hits the bank and pops up on the green. GJS

Re: what is that shot called?

I wish I had the imagination needed to "invent" shots like that. I only know two shots: The "ultra high power overswinging linedrive to right field", and the "agressively chopping sideways out of waist-high hay".

I'm still uncertain as to the need of short grass! ;-)

But I DO have a fine suggestion for a name for the shot in question: The "Rump and Bun"! ;-)

Re: what is that shot called?

I hear you, Mox. Playing from the fairway is confusing - it adds too many yards to my club.

Just like having the honours on the tee - I'm never ready to hit first.

Re: what is that shot called?

I like this shot. I call it the "drill it and kill it". Played to perfection (only once, mind!) on our par 3 14th.

Missed green right. 15 ft to the steep bank. Green 8ft above ball. Drilled it into the bank, it skipped up, got aiborne and was killed on the first bounce. 3 ft putt for par. Missed it.

: )

Of course, the "drill it and kill it" can also be used when stuck behind a chopping idiot that doesn't let you through, but that's from about 200 yards away

: )