How to get out of the buncker

How to get out of the bunker

 

 

These steps will ensure that you have the right mechanics for

getting out of bunkers. Once you’ve read these steps,

practice them and get used to hitting out of bunkers, and

they will become just as natural as a regular short game shot.

These steps will give you the solid foundation that you need

for bunker success.

 

Here are the steps: (note: These steps apply to a normal

sand bunker. Not wet or hard sand)

 

1. Choke down on the golf clubs. Choking down

gives you the control with the club and also allows you to

“feel” the shot rather than hitting it.

 

2. Narrow your stance a little and play the ball a few inches

forward in your stance. This will also aid in controlling the

shot, and it will contribute to higher ball flight.

 

3. Dig into the sand with your feet a little and get comfortable.

 

4. Keep your body completely still throughout (no twisting

hips).

5. Start your swing with your arms and keep your swing

vertical. The end of the grip butt should be pointed at the ball

at the top of your backswing. (Don’t bring the club straight

back, remember steep is better here!)

 

6. Your left arm should be parallel to the ground and fully

extended at the top of your swing.

 

7. Then start your downswing at the sand focusing to hit 1

inch behind the ball. Don’t focus on hitting the ball, hit the

sand an inch behind and the ball will get out every time!

 

8. Your arms and body follow the ball as it leaves the sand.

 

9. Remember steep angle into the sand is key here, however

you don’t have to swing too hard, we are not blasting the ball

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