Tip of the Week

Trey Little, PGA Associate

Easy steps to get up and down from Greenside Bunkers 

Hitting the ball out of the sand requires technique that is unlike any other shot in the game. Combine that with different kinds of sand, and you have a recipe for a difficult up and down. 

Here are some steps and things to consider for success out of the sand:

• Club Selection: Typically, you want a wedge 56 degrees or higher with the correct bounce so it can glide through the sand underneath the ball.
• Evaluate the Sand: Check the type of lie you have. Is the sand packed or wet? Drier or finer?
• Set the clubface: If the sand is packed or wet you want a more square clubface. If it is fine sand, make the face more open.
• Adjust Set-up: A wider stance is best in the sand for better balance. You should also dig your feet into the sand so you’re set. Play the ball a somewhat forward, and aim a bit left. The more open you play the blade the more you need to aim left. 
• Steepen your Swing: You’ll need a steeper angle of attack with a bunker shot so hinge your wrists aggressively. On the downswing, aim for a spot 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. Remember the most important part...follow through.   

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