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The Bunker Shot<\/strong><\/p>\n

It would be a complete understatement to say that golfers often struggle in the sand. In fact, it\u2019s often a way of life for golfers, young and old, amateurs or professionals, it doesn\u2019t matter. In a typical, three-round tournament, good golfers will only hit two or three bunker shots a round, so they often don’t worry about it while practicing. The lie and necessary adjustments that need to be made on a bunker shot can be the downfall of an otherwise solid round.<\/p>\n

Hitting shots out the bunker can be mentally debilitating if things go poorly and often lend a hand in destroying entire rounds in the blink of an eye. If you\u2019ve been struggling to consistently hit a good ball out of the bunker, try these CoachUp tips to take your game to another level.<\/p>\n

\"Phil<\/p>\n

Change Your Setup
<\/strong>Go with an open stance on this one — your clubface should change a little depending on how deep the ball is buried. If it’s not buried at all, your clubface should be extremely open. However, if it’s plugged, closing the clubface will prevent your club from skipping on the ground. Now, bury your feet a little to have a little more grip, with the ball should be lined up off the heel of your front foot. Bend your knees slightly and keep your weight evenly distributed if you\u2019re on a flat lie. If you’re hitting up a hill, keep your weight on your back foot or you\u2019ll take too much sand. If you’re hitting on an uphill lie, keep your weight on your front foot so that you don\u2019t skull the ball.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Hit the Ball
<\/strong>Believe it or not, you\u2019re not hitting the golf ball at all. You\u2019re going to hit the sand so it can carry the ball to the green. To do this, you\u2019ll need to take a decent amount of sand, which will depend on how plugged the ball is. Your divot in the sand should be about 8 inches long, ultimately. If you were to draw a circle around the ball about the size of your hand, all of it should be gone following the swing. Try thinking about getting as much of that sand on the green.<\/p>\n

Lead With Your Hands
<\/strong>Typically, there are two different shots depending on your lie; If the ball is not plugged, the most important thing you can remember is to follow through with your swing, even accelerating at the end. Get your hands up to shoulder height and never let your wrists break during on the follow through, just like a hinge-and-hold chip. If you do have a plugged shot, you won\u2019t be able to get underneath it and finish with a high swing. Therefore, you\u2019re going to want to hit just behind the ball and make it stick in the ground. Your hands should always be ahead of the club and accelerating to contact.<\/p>\n

(Related: Read about hitting flop shots here<\/a>.)<\/em><\/p>\n

Huddle Up<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although it might be annoying to take time out of your routine to intentionally practice bunker shots, give it a try next time. Despite only using the shot once or twice a round, those shots have a way of becoming incredibly important. The rhythm required to hit out of the sand isn\u2019t something you\u2019ll pick up without practice, so spend some time on it! It may seem frustrating at first, but soon enough, you\u2019ll be feeling like a much happier golfer!<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re still having trouble with your bunker shots, consider looking into one of CoachUp\u2019s private trainers. CoachUp has a slew of accomplished trainers for any age or skill level just waiting to help you with your game. So, the next time you end up looking like you went to the beach, not the course, go with CoachUp and they\u2019ll set you straight. What are you waiting for?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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