Hitting your golf shot in to the sand is something every golf player has to deal with, and for the average golfer can quickly become a nightmare and ruin your round. But with the correct knowledge and technique getting out of the bunker can quickly become a simple and less complicated task.
By following these 5 easy to follow bunker play tips you will be hitting your golf shot out of the sand like a pro in no time.
1. Correct Choice of Club
Getting out of the sand can be a daunting task and choosing the correct club plays a key part in achieving this. As the name suggests the sand wedge is your usually the best club to use when your in the sand. Not only is the sand wedge the most lofted club in your golf bag, it is also specifically designed to cut through the sand with ease.
2. Open Club face
Having an open club face when hitting your golf shot is a great way of getting out of the bunker. An open club face increases the loft on your club making it easier to get out of the sand and is ideal for hitting the ball out of greenside bunkers.
3. Open Stance
As well as an open club face it is important to have an open stance. Your feet and shoulders should be facing towards the left of the target line (right for left handed golfers) and the ball should be slightly back in your stance.
4. Hit Behind the Ball
For best results it is a good idea to hit down on the shot roughly 2-3 inches behind the ball. Doing this will help you get underneath the shot allowing the sand to push the ball out of the bunker. Pushing the sand out of the bunker is what gives the ball more height and can also help the ball stop quickly after it lands. Remember that the further behind the ball you hit the further the ball will roll and the less backspin you are going to get.
5. Swing through the shot
Like most golf shots it is important to remember to swing all the way through the shot. Some golf players fail to do this thinking that they will hit the ball to far, but if you've followed the above steps correctly, your golf shot will be converted into height and backspin and hopefully land nicely on the green.
Follow these simple steps and you will be hitting better more consistent shots out of the sand in no time.
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