How do you play the perfect bunker shot?
A shot from the bunker needs a steep angle of attack, and a great way to achieve that is by hinging your wrists aggressively. On the downswing, aim for a spot about an inch or two behind the ball in the sand. Try to hit that spot and let the club glide underneath the ball through the sand.
How do you hit high soft sand shots every time?
First, open the face, then take your grip. Next, play the ball off your front instep, and angle the shaft a touch away from the target. Finally, swing with the idea of hitting two to three inches behind the ball and spanking the sand with the back of the clubhead.
How far should you hit behind the ball in a bunker?
1-2 inches
Aim to hit 1-2 inches behind the ball and picture taking a divot the size of a dollar bill. However, don’t feel like you’re digging down into the sand. Drive the club forward under the ball, taking a modest amount of sand with you.
How far behind the ball do you hit in the sand?
How to hit a perfect bunker shot?
These tips will have you hitting perfect bunker shots in no time. The essence of a good bunker shot is the clubface sliding under the ball, creating a cushion of sand to send it high into the air so it can land softly on the green.
Is the bunker technique simpler than you think?
In today’s Flashback Jack, Nicklaus breaks down the intricacies of proper bunker technique —an endeavor that may be simpler than you think. “Does (a sand) shot scare you?”
How many bunker shots should a golfer have?
Most golfers would do well to have one reliable shot from the sand. But if you’re a better player, you want to develop a short bunker shot for when the hole is close.
How do you turn through sand in a bunker?
GREENSIDE-BUNKER DRILLLearn to turn through Here’s an exercise for grooving the basic motion out of greenside sand. Without a club, take your setup in a bunker, extend your left arm toward the target and hold your right palm up (above).