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Learn to Hit Bunker Shots

Learn to Hit Bunker Shots

In this video lesson on how to hit quality greenside bunker shots Maria will walk you through the easy way of getting out of bunkers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The 40-Yard Bunker Shot

There may be no tougher shot in golf than the long bunker shot, but as Titleist staff member James Sieckmann demonstrates in this video, there are two solutions. As James explains, on this shot it’s important not to get overactive with the legs and the core (the muscles that are important for power in full swing technique). On bunker shots, the legs need be stable and quiet, creating a solid base for the swing. This allows you to be very precise and consistent with the bottom of the swing and the point at which you contact the sand – a key to escaping bunkers effectively.

So how do you produce sufficient power for a longer bunker shot without using the big muscles of your legs and core? First, James’ preferred option is to use a lower lofted club like a 9-iron. Irons still have bounce when you open the face and when you apply the same force required for a 10-yard shot with a sand wedge, the 9-iron shot will fly 20-25 yards and release the remaining distance to the hole.

If you need to fly the ball farther than that, the degree of difficulty goes up significantly, but as James shows, using a bigger shoulder turn is the key. A bigger turn using a sand wedge provides more power to the shot without jeopardizing good contact with the sand.

There’s no way to ever make the long bunker shot easy, but if you put in some practice time with James’ techniques, you’ll see very acceptable results much more frequently.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Steve Elkington – Long Bunker Shot Tip

How do you play the dreaded, long, bunker shot?

1. Pretend you’re on grass, not in bunker
2. Scoot body back 1/2 inch
3. Wide backswing & follow through, not V-shaped

Steve Elkington discusses the technique behind this difficult, yet manageable long bunker shot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Best Bunker Tip

Best Bunker Tip

Bunker play is a massive part of the short game. This is feared by too many of you, (and may I say quite needlessly as well!) because as Hogan quite rightly said…

Bunker shots are the easiest shots in golf, because they are the only ones you are meant to miss hit!

Even low handicap golfers make this department way to complicated. Robbing good scores and salvaged holes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SIMPLE TIP TO GET OUT OF BUNKERS

Bunkers have ruined the scorecards of many amateur golfers, either leaving the ball in, or over shooting the green through taking little or no sand.

In this video Chris Ryan shows you a simple technique that can help you get out of bunkers most times and ensure that your next shot is with the putter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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