Bump and Run
Shot Types
Explained Simply
A low chip that carries a short distance onto the green, then rolls the rest of the way to the hole like a putt — the simplest, most reliable shot from just off the green.
Example
“Just off the fringe with lots of green ahead, you take a 7- or 8-iron, make a putting-style stroke, and bump the ball so it lands early and rolls out to the pin.”
Why it matters
It's the highest-percentage short-game shot for beginners — far easier to judge and far more forgiving than a high flop.
Common beginner mistake
Using a lofted wedge for every greenside shot. Reach for a less-lofted club and let the ball run when there's room.
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Shot Types
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- Flop ShotA high, soft shot that pops almost straight up and lands gently with little roll. Played with an open, high-lofted wedge when you need to stop the ball fast over an obstacle.
- Up and DownGetting the ball into the hole in just two shots from off the green — one shot (a chip or pitch) to get it close, then one putt to hole it.
- Fringe (Collar)The slightly-longer-grass ring surrounding the putting green. Your ball is near the green but not technically on it.
- Lag PuttA long putt where your primary goal is to leave the ball close to the hole (within 2–3 feet) rather than trying to hole it.