The bunker shot is probably one of the top things the golfer tries to avoid if not the number one thing that they do their best to hit around. Yet we all know that sooner or later our golf balls will most likely land in the sand sooner or later.
With this knowledge we should embrace the fact and try and work on our skills on hitting it out of the bunker so when it does happen you can be ready and get the ball back to a place where you want it.
Some great ways to make your bunker shot better include the following:
Tip 1 - Place a small divot in front of the ball in the direction that you are aiming for and use this as a guide. Hit the ball following this guide, hitting sand in the process of doing this is a good way to know that your hit is done well.
Tip 2 - Whenever you are going to hit the ball look down and keep your eyes straight down on the spot where your ball is. Look at your club and be sure that the face of the club is visible.
Tip 3 - Don't let your stance just settle into the sand because this will mess up your shot. Make the sand to work for you and get a firm stance and distribute your weight in a proper manner, in most cases you will want most of it to your left.
With this in mind the next time you begin to curse to no end, don't think of your ball being in the sand pit remember that it is a part of the course and anyone can play out of the bunker, even you.
07-02-10, 12:05 AM
Bunker Trouble?
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