Last Updated: Oct 31, 2023
Golf Shot Types: 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.
Written By: Zach Gollwitzer
Posted in: Golf Shot Types
Term Overview
A brief overview of the term including definition, usage, origins, helpful visuals.
definition
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.
how it's used in a sentence
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.