Putting From A Bunker

6:37 am May 27, 2009

Is it possible to successfully putt the ball from a sand bunker?

The answer is yes, it is definitely possible! There are times when the
bunker sand is so hard and lipless, that you can make a successful
putt. It’s not easy from the sand, but it can be done.

As Arnold Palmer says, “the worst putt is better than your best
chip.”

Before trying to make the “hero” putt shot from the sand, it is
important to properly assess the situation. If the following conditions
exist, you may be able to go for a successful putt from the bunker:

1. The sand must be firm and well packed.

2. There must be absolutely no lip at the top of the bunker/edge of
the grass.

3. The ball should not have to roll for more than 4 feet or so of sand.
This is because it is often harder to roll the ball on sand rather than
grass.

4. The hole should be very close to the bunker.

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More Power Bunker Shot Tips!

11:05 am May 22, 2009

Ball Positioning as an Effective Bunker Strategy
More advanced golf players have the advantage of doing some
creative ball positioning when setting up for a bunker shot.
For the rest of us, it’s best to stick with the basics and play the ball in
the middle of the stance until the shot can be mastered. (Once you
can step into a bunker with the confidence that you can make the ball
onto the green, you are then ready for more advanced techniques.)
However, some bunker shots may not allow you to take an even
stance with the ball positioned in the middle, like these two
following scenarios:

A.Downhill Bunker Shots
If you are facing a downhill bunker shot, move the ball slightly
behind the center of your stance to be sure that the ball flies up. (The
reason is that gravity will naturally pull it down.)

Uphill Bunker Shots
When dealing with an uphill bunker shot, move the ball slightly
forward of the center of your stance to ensure that you splash the
sand in the front of the ball.

Keeping An Eye On The Clubface.

Most bunker shots require the player to hit the ball into the air with
just enough distance to clear the lip in order to reach the green. Less
distance & more height is the key.

The club you choose should be the shortest and most lofted club that
you have in your golf bag. The sand wedge is almost always the best
choice.

In order to play your bunker shots effectively, you have to watch the
clubface.

Remember that you are using a high lofted club. It needs to remain
lofted as it scrapes it’s way through the sand and scoops the ball
upward.

When you grip the club and take your swing, you don’t want to do
anything that ruins the technique and de-lofts the ball. This includes
attempting to help the ball become overly airborne, breaking your
wrists, or changing up the angle…..

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Power Bunker Tips

9:03 am

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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