With the new groove rules now in effect, golfers must go back to the basics with their short game. 

You will see more bump and run shots being executed and players using different clubs around the green to get the ball closer to the hole.  The bump and run shot is played with a less lofted club like a 7or 8 iron and even your hybrid.  The stroke is similar to the putting stroke and thus an easy shot to hit. 

Even tour players will hit a different style of shot around the green to stop the ball more quickly.  They have to be more creative because the new grooves impart less spin.  Here is one shot you will need to learn to stop the ball quicker on the greens.

Play the ball back in your stance and open your club face on your wedge.  Because you are opening the club face you will have to make certain to aim the face of the club to the target, and subsequently aiming your body left of the target. 

Now, hit this shot by quickly hinging your wrists on the back swing and finishing with a low follow through.  The back ball position will keep the ball lower, but the open face will put added spin on the ball stopping the ball more quickly on the green. This shot is easy to learn but requires some time to practice before you try it on the golf course. 

Many of you will still play with your old irons and wedges which will produce a lot of spin.  But, if you buy a new set of clubs, your new irons and wedges will have the new grooves.  You will only notice a difference with your wedges around the greens and when you hit full shots from the rough.

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