Short Game Tip - Escape Every Bunker

• Tuesday, 21 February 2012
• Barney Puttick
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Common Fault 

It often takes you two shots to escape bunkers   

Your distance control and range of shots from bunkers is letting you down

Pro Tip Fix

Throughout my career as a coach, one of the most regular faults 
I see is players who try to dig their ball out of the bunker, taking far too much sand.

Take a moment to watch the best players in the world and you'll notice how shallow the angle of clubhead attack is. They might hit the sand half an inch before the ball, but they only take a thin sliver of sand through impact.

You will find that your ball position helps this. Make sure that it is forward in your stance at address, in line with your left heel. This will promote the ideal shallow angle of attack and will help you find the perfect contact more regularly.