How to Chip From a Trap


 

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How to Chip From a Trap
If long bunker shots give you trouble, hit a chip

By Shaun Humphries
Top 100 Teachers

This story is for you if...

• You struggle with long bunker shots.
• You'd like a go-to shot from the sand.
• You sometimes skull the ball out of the bunker.

The Situation

You're stuck in a bunker, about 50 feet from the hole. This is a tough shot even for Tour players.

The Solution

Instead of hitting a long bunker blast (one of the toughest shots you can try), chip the ball out of the bunker. A chip is easier to hit and easier to control once it hits the green, and you don't have to worry about making a big swing and taking the right amount of sand.

Credit: Angus Murray

 

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