Power Bunker Tips

9:03 am May 22, 2009

Whether you are a new golfer or a seasoned pro, you’ll enjoy these
quick tips on how to deal with bunkers.

It’s never a good feeling when you see your ball land in a bunker
hazard. But, when a bunker shot is executed perfectly, it can be
wonderful to see how far your skills have progressed.

Your clubface swings down, sand flies in all directions, the ball
soars high into the air… eventually landing softly on the green…right
near the hole.

It’s 1/2 art & 1/2 science.

If you are a beginner golfer, the above scenario may seem out of
reach for now.

But, with enough practice, you can get to the point where every
bunker shot gets the hole after just two swings.

For the sake of argument, this mini report starts with the assumption
that you’re now trying stuck in a bunker & trying to get out. Let’s get
right into it & give you some quick pointers on how to deal with
bunkers the right way.

Bunkers You Will Run Into
No two bunkers are the same, and neither is the sand that they are
made from. When your ball lands in a bunker, you need to make an
informed assessment of the situation. You must know the type of
sand the bunker is made of and the lie you are dealing with.
Although every bunker is a different size and has different sand
characteristics, you will typically encounter two different types:

A.”High Lip” Bunkers
Some bunkers are very small and circular, but run deep. These
bunkers have a big lip that you must overcome between the ball &
the green. The key to overcoming high lip bunkers is to swing back
steeply & then follow through.

“Wide Flat” Bunkers
Other bunkers will not be nearly as deep, but instead very shallow.
However, these wide flat bunkers run extremely wide – and they can
be difficult to manage because they can end up being quite
expansive.

You will not need to pop the ball up as high as the previously
mention high lip bunkers. Instead, go for a low loft & let the ball
travel a longer distance.

Adjust Your Swing According To The Sand’s Texture

The sand used in bunkers vary greatly from course to course. Some
locations use very soft, fine sand while others have tight, firm sand.
And some courses may use less sand in their bunkers than others. All
of these conditions will require different techniques if your ball
lands in a bunker.

A.Look But Don’t Touch
If you are playing by the rules, you should know that the regulations
dictate that you cannot test the sand’s texture before playing a bunker
shot.
*However, you are allowed to estimate whether the sand is wet and
hard, or soft and light. In your own mind, of course.

B.Hard Sand
Bunker sand that appears to be on the hard side will require you to
slow down your swing speed a bit.

This means that you shouldn’t take the club back as far as you
normally would. The ball will pop out faster because there is no
cushion of soft sand between the clubhead and the ball.

C.Soft Sand

Soft sand will require more speed from your swing. Because the
sand is light and fluffy, there may be alot of it that gets between the
ball and your clubhead. Soft sand actually slows down the club as it
follows through so must be managed accordingly.

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