Thursday 7 February 2019
Base your play on these five factors to get out of deep bunkers Deep bunkers of course have an intimidation factor – and sometimes it’s so strong the club golfer is beaten before they even step down into the sand. But when you face the shot with a clear strategy in place, your confidence is lifted. A sound plan gives your action...
Wednesday 2 May 2018
Learn how to play the delicate and short greenside bunker shot. . . The long bunker shot may be one of the hardest assignments in golf, but the short one is no picnic either. When you find yourself in a bunker that is quite close to the pin, the challenge you’ve been set feels easier. But it’s easy to foul it...
Wednesday 28 February 2018
Learn how to get out of a tricky greenside bunker in four easy steps Many amateurs struggle from sand because they’re confused about technique. This leads to a lack of confidence, tentative swings and bad shots. You can break that cycle now by adopting a more simple approach, explained here in four simple steps by Golf World instructor Chris Jenkins. #1: LEAD FOOT...
Wednesday 10 January 2018
Learn how to master the 40 yard bunker shot with this tip from TG Top 50 Coach Gareth Johnston A favourite trick of course architects is to place bunkers 30 or 40 yards short of the green. It creates visual confusion by foreshortening the approach, and leaves one of golf’s smelliest shots for anyone unfortunate enough to be caught out. Here...
Tuesday 28 November 2017
Struggle in the bunker? Learn how to get out of the bunker first time, every time Many club golfers struggle in sand because they complicate things. Aim, ball position and the release of the club all switch in a quest for a different action deemed necessary to get out. In fact, the best way to guarantee getting out is to keep...
Written by Golf World on Friday 6 October 2017
In this tip, Nicolas Colsaerts tells you how to master both the long range bunker shot and the short splash Do you struggle knowing which shot to hit depending on where you are in the bunker? Whether you need hitting long shots out of fairway bunkers or splashing shots out by the green – Colsaerts shows you how to both. “Fairway bunker...
Thursday 31 August 2017
Did you know that where you stand in the bunker could be the reason you aren’t getting out of the sand? In this video, European Tour Professional Paul Waring shows you a drill that you can use to practice bunker shots – and it’s as simple as drawing some lines in the sand. Paul says: “I start by drawing a line down...
Monday 21 August 2017
European Tour Pro Paul Waring shows you how to create more loft from your bunker shots – and shows how he can even do it with a ONE-IRON! If you struggle to get out of bunkers with a higher lip, this drill is definitely one you should spend a minute or two watching. While most people will reach for their most lofted...
Monday 14 August 2017
How to get out of a bunker when you’re on the upslope and have a steep lip in front of you If you’re unfortunate enough to wind up under the lip of a deep bunker, your rst job is to devise a realistic game plan. Depending on the lie and the lip, you may not be able to reach the...
Wednesday 22 February 2017
In this video, PGA Professional Gareth Johnston shows you a simple drill that will help you raise the percentage of up and downs you have on the course from greenside bunkers. Gareth explains how to lift the trajectory of your bunker shots for more purchase on the greens – watch the video to find out how!...
Tuesday 3 November 2015
Beat the ball Fault: Your greenside bunker shots come out too low or stay in the sand. Fix: From a deep bunker or with little green to work with, a low flight simply will not get you down in two. Height is required – and for this, speed is the key. The correct set-up will allow you to attack from the perfect shallow...
Wednesday 5 August 2015
In this instruction video, TG coach Jonathan Wallett explains how to swing for success in the sand. He shows you how to adjust your swing for the sand.
Wednesday 5 August 2015
In this instruction video, TG coach Jonathan Wallett explains how to set up for success in bunkers.
Wednesday 27 May 2015
Your ball lands close to the rear of the bunker with not much room for a backswing. In this instruction video, TG Top 50 Coach Steve Astle shows you how to play that awkward bunker shot.
Wednesday 27 May 2015
In this instruction video, TG Top 50 Coach Steve Astle explains the basics when it comes to bunkers.
Wednesday 27 May 2015
In this instruction video, TG Top 50 Coach Steve Astle shows you how to control your distance from the sand.
Written by Michael Bannon on Thursday 7 May 2015
Let Rory’s coach show you a simple way to get out of the sand. Amateurs can get into a horrible mess in bunkers. I’ve seen club golfers try to heave so much sand out of a bunker it is as if they are shovelling the stuff on a building site! In fact, it is a simple shot to get right –...
Written by Louis Oosthuizen on Thursday 18 December 2014
Need help with your bunker play? The Pros are here to help. In this golf tips video, Mercedes-Benz brand ambassador Louis Oosthuizen demonstrates how to effectively execute the flop shot over a bunker. You need quite a bit of height on your ball to get it over and stop it quickly, so it all depends on the lie. Everything is a...
Written by Danny Willett on Tuesday 9 December 2014
As with pitching, many of the themes I look to employ in my full swing – the feeling of the club moving in front of me, and strong upper-body movement over a stable base – also show up in bunker play. As a consequence, I spend a lot of my practice time in sand. For me, the most important thing...
Thursday 4 December 2014
How many golfers struggle to get up and down from bunkers around the green? Mercedes-Benz brand ambassador Louis Oosthuizen gave an exclusive demonstration of how to play from different lies in the sand in this tuition video – follow the expert’s advice and help your own game improve with Louis’ top bunker tips. Whether you need help with uphill or...