Don’t Quit On It
November 6, 2009 by Admin · Leave a Comment
photo credit: star5112 Deceleration is one of the most common causes of missed bunker shots. Decelerating, causes the club to take too much sand because there is a lack of power in the forward swing. In order to be a good bunker player, it is critical to have a positive attitude.
When faced with a long bunker shot, simply do not make your backswing as steep as you ordinarily would. Drive your arms and hands forward, allowing the club to sweep on a shallow path through the sand. The ball will come out a little lower and run farther than a typical sand shot.
TIPS: A) Point knees forward. B) Keep weight on lead foot. C) Accelerate hard through the sand. D) Make a three-quarter length follow-through, for added control.
