Bunker Shots Made Easy

photo credit: star5112   Most high-handicappers don’t allow the clubhead to do the work in a bunker, instead they try to scoop the ball.  The sand-wedge is made with what is referred to as “bounce,” which allows the club to cut cleanly into the sand creating an explosion shot.

Address Position:  1)  Hands ahead of the ball.  2)  Weight favoring lead foot.  3)  Play ball off of lead heel.  4)  Open stance.  5)  Don’t ground the clubhead, hover it behind the ball.  6)  Feet flat and solid.  7)  More upright backswing.  8)  Full wrist-cock.  9)  Very little body turn.  10)  Full follow-through.

The sand shot is more of an arms and hands shot.  Maintain minimal body movement.  Follow-through is critical.  Many players give up on the shot and leave the ball in the sand.