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Topped Shot

Club strikes top of ball

Pronunciation

/tɒpt ʃɒt/

Definition

A shot where the club strikes the top of the ball, causing it to roll or bounce along the ground instead of flying through the air. Topped shots result from lifting the head or body during the swing, or from poor ball position.

Example

"He topped his drive and it only went 50 yards."

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