Golf Shot Types Beginning With ‘A’:

Golf Shot Types Starting With ‘B’

Bump and Run

A bump and run, also known as a chip shot, is where a golfer hits a short and low chip around the green that rolls for most of the shot.

Since you're on the fringe with lots of green between you and the hole, I'd hit a bump and run with a 7-iron.

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Golf Shot Types Starting With ‘C’

Chip Shot

A short, low-trajectory shot usually played near the green.

I think the safest play here is a chip shot.

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Cut Shot

A cut shot, also known as a "fade" is when a right-handed golfer curves the ball left-to-right, or a left-handed golfer curves the ball right-to-left.

I've got about 140 yards to the pin and I'm going to hit a 5-yard cut.

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Golf Shot Types Starting With ‘D’

Draw

For right-handed players, this is a shot that starts right of the target, curves right to left, and ends at the target.

That pin is on the back-left of the green, so I think you should hit a draw here.

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Draw Shot

For right-handed players, this is a shot that starts right of the target, curves right to left, and ends at the target.

Rory Mcilroy hits beautiful, high-draw shots.

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Golf Shot Types Starting With ‘F’

Fade

Also known as a "cut", for right-handed players, this is a shot that starts left of the target, curves left to right, and ends at the target.

I think you should hit a 5-yard fade into this green.

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Fade Shot

Also known as a "cut", for right-handed players, this is a shot that starts left of the target, curves left to right, and ends at the target.

Many tour pros prefer to play a fade off the tee due to its accuracy.

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Flop Shot

This is a short-game shot where the golfer "opens the club face" and takes a big swing, which produces a high shot where the golf ball lands softly and the ball travels a short distance. Also known as a "lob shot", these are risking shots, but fun to watch when executed correctly. Take a look at these PGA Tour pros hitting some beautiful flop shots.

Phil Mickelson just hit a beautiful flop shot to save par on that hole.

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Golf Shot Types Starting With ‘P’

Pitch Shot

The pitch shot is a shot generally played between 20-50 yards, but there is no exact yardage that determines this. Often this is called a "mini full swing" due to its resemblance to a full golf shot.

I'm going to work on my basic pitch shots today.

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Punch Shot

A punch shot is when a golfer hits a low golf shot, usually with a 4, 5, or 6 iron that helps them escape from trouble. For example, if a golfer has a tree in front of them, they may hit a punch shot to get the ball under the tree and back in the fairway.

I think you're gonna need a punch shot to get out of those trees!

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Golf Shot Types Starting With ‘S’

Short Putt

A "short putt" describes a putt in golf that is generally between 3 and 8 feet. It is longer than a tap-in, but still makeable for most golfers.

Nice shot! That should leave you a fairly short putt for birdie.

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Stinger

Made famous by Tiger Woods, the "stinger" is a low, penetrating shot with a controlled trajectory, often used for accuracy in windy conditions.

Tiger hit a marvelous stinger, which stayed under the wind and landed in the fairway.

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Golf Shot Types Starting With ‘T’

Tee Shot

A tee shot is when the golfer hits from the designated "tee box". There are multiple tee boxes on each hole for men, women, and senior golfers.

If you want to have a chance at hitting the green in two, you must first hit a great tee shot.

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Texas Wedge

This isn't a golf club, but rather a technique where a golfer hits a putter from off the green, typically from the fringe.

You're gonna need a Texas Wedge for that one!

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