May

  • How To Play Bunker Shots From Compact Sand

    Written by Lee Scarbrow on Monday 18 May 2009

    Sometimes when you arrive at the bunker you’re not greeted with the ball sat on a beautiful fluffy lie, but instead it’s resting on a hard base of compact sand. It’s easy to thin the ball over the green from this tricky lie, but with a couple of small adjustments to your set-up and technique it can be overcome. TG Top 12...

  • Use Your Sand Wedge Correctly

    Written by Adrian Fryer on Thursday 14 May 2009

    Few club golfers use the two features that are built into your sand wedge to help you effectively. That’s the bounce on the wedge and the built-in loft on the club. A simple way to ensure that both are put to full effect is to strengthen your grip a touch so that your left hand is stronger. TG Top 12 Teacher Adrian...

  • The 30-Yard Bunker Shot

    Written by Lee Scarbrow on Friday 8 May 2009

    The 30-yard bunker shot is one of the toughest shots in golf. It’s mid-way between a fairway bunker and greenside bunker shot. That makes it tough to practice. To counter this place an upside down umbrella into the ground 30 yards away from your practice bunker. TG Top 12 Teacher Lee Scarbrow demonstrates the simple keys you need to follow to make...