Greenside bunker technique

[Yoda]

The Sand Shot is a Golf Shot. As such, the Downstroke Blast-Off from The Top requires a precision Destination for the Finish (12-3-Section 12). That Finish includes:

(1) The Hands Location; and

(2) The Clubshaft Position.

On most Sand Shots, the Hands should Finish at or near Left Shoulder High. And the Clubshaft should be nearly perpendicular to the ground (or beyond). If you're having trouble with this Shot, check these two alignments...

Your Bunker problems may simply disappear!

[stimpson]

My first step to better bunker play was using my left side as a foundation & leaving 90% of the weight on that side through the swing. That enabled me to focus on the more important stuff as indicated above & shut that swaying.

[Yoda]

My first step to better bunker play was using my left side as a foundation & leaving 90% of the weight on that side through the swing. That enabled me to focus on the more important stuff as indicated above & shut that swaying.

This is dead-on. Thanks, Stimpson.

[SwingNorthtoSouth]

Like YODA says - Since the face is open on a sand shot, your PP#3 "Index Finger" will be more on the top of the shaft. So think more of a "V" move when in the sand..............

"Yoda knows, he taught Yodas Luke and I picked up some myself"

[jim_0068]

Like YODA says - Since the face is open on a sand shot, your PP#3 "Index Finger" will be more on the top of the shaft. So think more of a "V" move when in the sand..............

"Yoda knows, he taught Yodas Luke and I picked up some myself"

Here's a little tip i learned that helps immensely for both sand and flop shots....like Yoda says pp3 will be more on top of the shaft and hard to aim/drive.

So what do you do? Re-position pp3 to the "new" (for lack of a better) aft side of the shaft.

[Vikram]

Hi, What works for me is the continous rotation of the torso through the shot. I work my PP#4 and keep a very steady head through the swing with a very light pressure on the grip and think of a quick wrict cock during the backswing. the downswing simply happens Keep the club face open through the shot simply facing the sky all through. The ball lands as soft as a feather with minimal roll. This procedure has made me the most envied bunker player at my club. I probably subconciously have all other components in place and dont even need to think of them at address. In a bunker i'm on AUTOMATIC


Vikram Sethi G.S.E.B.

" Unbalanced force is notoriously erratic"

[Bagger Lance]

Welcome to the forum Vikram. It's always a pleasure to have G.S.E.B's join in the fun. We look forward to hearing a lot more from you!

Bagger

[dclaryjr]

I cheat I bought a Maltby Sand Putter and I've successfully escaped every bunker since I put it in play, and have actually managed some sand saves!

[vj]

Vikram,

Good point about being on Automatic. I feel that too many people get on the golf course and play non-automatically. I believe everyone should be automatic on the course and non-automatic on the range.

[vj]

Vikram,

Good point about being on Automatic. I feel that too many people get on the golf course and play non-automatically. I believe everyone should be automatic on the course and non-automatic on the range.