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WATCH: How to play the long bump-and-run

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7 years ago

Dec 15, 2018

“A shot that’s really, really good, but you’ve probably never thought about it.” That’s how Top 100 teacher Tom Stickney describes the long bump-and-run, which he shows you how (and when) to play in this week’s Tip of the Week.

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Tom Stickney II

Tom F. Stickney II, is a specialist in Biomechanics for Golf, Physiology, and 3d Motion Analysis. He has a degree in Exercise and Fitness and has been a Director of Instruction for almost 30 years at resorts and clubs such as- The Four Seasons Punta Mita, BIGHORN Golf Club, The Club at Cordillera, The Promontory Club, and the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. His past and present instructional awards include the following: Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher, Golf Digest Top 50 International Instructor, Golf Tips Top 25 Instructor, Best in State (Florida, Colorado, and California,) Top 20 Teachers Under 40, Best Young Teachers and many more. Tom is a Trackman University Master/Partner, a distinction held by less than 25 people in the world. Tom is TPI Certified- Level 1, Golf Level 2, Level 2- Power, and Level 2- Fitness and believes that you cannot reach your maximum potential as a player with out some focus on your physiology. You can reach him at [email protected] and he welcomes any questions you may have.

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Don Toth

Dec 20, 2018 at 11:04 pm

Nicely done…I love that shot! That’s very good advise for many including those who don’t hit a long ball and over swing a club to a relatively short distance.

Sound advise!

Keep up the good work!

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Matt

Dec 18, 2018 at 1:43 pm

Hold on… His face on shot, went head high and 10 yards right of the stick. The overhead shot obviously came in at a much steeper angle of descent, landed within 10 feet of the hole and sucked back 3 feet. With a 7 iron? I think we just saw magic.

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Will

Dec 17, 2018 at 9:59 pm

Definitely a shot that requires some practice to pull off. I would argue it’s a valuable shot to have as an option when the wind is screaming downwind as well. But what’s curious is while (at this moment) 18 people like this article, 11 consider it a shank. Not sure why.

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Speedy

Dec 16, 2018 at 2:08 pm

It’s an effective tool to have in the bag, Tom. Along with a punch shot to the flag, when the wind’s severely against.

A good grip with relaxed hands makes these shots easier.

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Kirk

Dec 15, 2018 at 10:32 pm

Very effective but very technical as well….not an easy shot if your not used to flying a 7 iron 50yds with 20 roll out….definitely a shot that needs to be practiced and for a golfer who has lot of feel in their swing

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