Why do I hit my bunker shots thin?

Catching a bunker shot thin is typically the result of hanging too far back on your right foot while trying to “scoop” the ball into the air. (This can also lead to fat contact, by the way.)

How do you hit a bunker shot better?

A shot from the bunker needs a steep angle of attack, and a great way to achieve that is by hinging your wrists aggressively. On the downswing, aim for a spot about an inch or two behind the ball in the sand. Try to hit that spot and let the club glide underneath the ball through the sand.

Why do I Blade sand shots?

So, why is it that we always skull or blade a 56 or 60 degree wedge out of the bunker? The most common reason you are hitting the middle of the ball in the bunker is because you don’t have the technique to hit the sand behind and under the ball. The only way you are going to do this is to hinge your wrists.

How to hit a perfect bunker shot?

These tips will have you hitting perfect bunker shots in no time. The essence of a good bunker shot is the clubface sliding under the ball, creating a cushion of sand to send it high into the air so it can land softly on the green.

How to hit a greenside bunker shot from the sand?

You want to have the club open as you splash down into the sand. You do not hit the ball, you hit the sand behind the ball. Don’t try to “pick” the ball out of the trap. The closer to the ball you hit, the more your ball will spin. But regardless, on the greenside bunker shot, you’ll want to hit the sand first.

How do you swing a bunker shot from a seat?

From a seated position, you can only move your arms and chest. That’s good! For high-spinning bunker blasts, just hinge your arms and wrists in your backswing, then, as I like to say, “let the angles out” coming down. After a few chair swings, remove the seat and repeat the same feel.

Does the bunker shot scare most amateurs?

The bunker shot scares most amateurs, but it doesn’t have to. I once got a few great bunker tips from Luke Donald, one of the best sand players in the world, and incorporating them into my game and my teaching has made not only getting out of the trap easier, but hitting the ball close to the pin easier as well.