Week 3: Bunker Shots
The bunker doesn't always have to mean bogey! Conversely, many players prefer bunkers to conventional chip shots because they offer and opportunity to put more spin on the ball and get it closer to the pin. Use this week to make bunker play a day at the beach.
Day 2 - What To Do
Find a 20-yard bunker shot and repeat the drill from Day One. Try to get three in a row within 10 feet. Use This Tip
It's a classic tip, but it still holds weight: Visualize your ball sitting on a dollar bill. Your club should enter the sand on one side of the dollar bill and come through the ball on the other.
The bunker doesn't always have to mean bogey! Conversely, many players prefer bunkers to conventional chip shots because they offer and opportunity to put more spin on the ball and get it closer to the pin. Use this week to make bunker play a day at the beach.
| Day 1 - What To Do Use last week's chipping drill but from a greenside bunker. This week, you're allowed 5 feet of leeway instead of 3. Use This Tip To hit short, high bunker shots with minimal roll, widen and open up your stance. Press forward slightly and grip the club lightly. Take a half-swing, with a follow-through that's equal to your back swing. You should hit about an inch behind the ball, and keep the clubface open through impact and deep into your finish. |
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Find a 20-yard bunker shot and repeat the drill from Day One. Try to get three in a row within 10 feet. Use This Tip
It's a classic tip, but it still holds weight: Visualize your ball sitting on a dollar bill. Your club should enter the sand on one side of the dollar bill and come through the ball on the other.
