Greenside Bunker Escape "This Must Be Remembered"

Practice 5 Minutes Investment, Swing a Bit 'Faster and Bigger', Start with Sand Shots, Understand Basic Skills like Stance and Club Length

To excel at greenside bunker shots, you need to build confidence through practice.

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It is a challenging skill for weekend golfers. If you fail to escape in one shot, everything can collapse. To achieve a good score and enjoy a pleasant round, you must effectively target the greenside bunkers. The feel of striking the sand and the technique of making the ball land on the green with backspin add to the fun of the field. However, without a proper understanding of greenside bunker shots, escaping easily is difficult. Here are some essential tips to remember when taking bunker shots.

First, practice is the only way to improve. Take time to practice bunker shots. Nowadays, some driving ranges have bunkers set up for practice. Investing just five minutes can yield results beyond expectations. When the ball lands in a greenside bunker, players tend to become intimidated. The swing size shrinks and speed decreases, resulting in shots that fall far short. Considering the friction of the sand, the swing should be bigger and faster. Forget about trying to stick the ball close to the hole or hole it out. Escaping the bunker is the priority.

Of course, training is essential to confidently execute bunker shots. At the greenside bunker, you strike the sand. The basic rule is to hit 2 to 3 cm behind the ball. First, draw a line in the bunker and practice repeated swings without the ball. This is to practice sending the sand out of the bunker. After sufficiently loosening up, place the ball and try the shot. Learn the basics of bunker shots. Take an open stance. Slightly bury your feet in the sand to stabilize your lower body. Make sure your axis does not collapse.

Grip the sand wedge shorter than usual. Hold the grip a bit tighter to avoid losing the club. Open the clubface and address with the leading edge aimed at the target. Take a steep backswing. Do not lift your head or close your eyes; keep your eyes on the ball until the end. Distance control is learned through regular practice. Above all, confidence is key in bunker shots. Get rid of fear. The shot is not much different from one taken on the fairway. Never be afraid.

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