What is a Flop Shot and How do You Hit It?
Many golfers fear the flop shot and think it is a magic skill that only tour pros have. Maria Palozola shows how any player can master this very useful shot.
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Maria Palozola has been selected as one of the Top 50 LPGA Teachers in the World from 2008 to the present and chosen as LPGA Midwest Section Teacher of the Year in 2008, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016 & 2018.
Maria was also selected as a U.S. Kids Top 50 Master Kids Teacher after making the Top 50 list in 2016, 2017 & 2018 and selected a Golf Range Association of America Top 50 Growth of the Game Instructor in 201, 2018 & 2019.
Listed as a Golf Digest Best Teacher in State, Maria was the Lead Instructor for the Golf Channel Academy with Maria Palozola in St. Louis, MO. Maria has appeared on the Golf Channel doing golf tips for the Golf Fix, School of Golf and The Morning Drive.
Maria Palozola instructs online at mygolfinstructor.com and gives lessons and clinics in person at stlouisgolflessons.com and mariapalozola.com.
Many golfers fear the flop shot and think it is a magic skill that only tour pros have. Maria Palozola shows how any player can master this very useful shot.
Maria Palozola demonstrates intentionally striking putts off the toe or heel of your putter. In most cases, you should try to strike your golf shots in the sweet spot to control distance and spin, but hitting on the toe or heel in certain circumstances might be of benefit.
Maria Palozola is a high profile LPGA golf instructor based in St. Louis, Missouri. Maria’s lessons on WomensGolf.com are among our most popular pages.
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