Leaving it in green-side bunkers?
Most people struggle from the sand because they don’t realize how much of it they have to move to get the ball out. They don’t take a big enough swing, or they hit too far behind the ball or too close to it—or even directly on it, which sends it shooting over the green. Sand wedges are designed to make it easy for you to get the ball out of the bunker. All you have to do is follow a few simple rules.
Practice throwing sands out underhanded.
The best way to hit consistent bunker shots is to understand that you’re trying to throw sand out onto the green. The ball just gets in the way a great drill to groove that feeling is to grab a handful of sand and take your regular stance. Make a smooth underhand toss and throw the sand out of the bunker, with your palm facing skyward, body pivoting forward. How much sand do you take? A dollar’s worth. Place a bill in the bunker and cover it with a thin layer of sand. Put the ball just to the right of Washington’s head. Contact the sand at the right edge of the bill and let the club slide under the ball—don’t let it dig into the sand.
Know the one about taking a dollar bill size divot on a sand shot? Take that trip literally: Cover a bill with a thin layer of sand and set the ball just right of Washington’s head. Make impact at the dollar’s right edge and skim the club under the ball and the bill. Don’t dig George out, Slide him out.
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