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Golf Tip of the Month by PGA Pro
Andrew Gurney
More than Just ‘Escape’ from the
sand
Sadly, for a lot of players, greenside bunkers are a scary prospect. However, the green side bunker shot is actually one of the easier shots around. That is as long as you know how to hit it ………
The key to getting this shot right is all in the set-up and concept of what you are trying to do.
üYou are trying to hit the sand not the ball.
üYou are chopping it out, not scooping it out of the bunker
üYou are setting up slightly open with both your stance and clubface,
not square or closed to the target, unless the ball is plugged.
Yes, I know that sounds like a lot but I’ve made some pictures to show you what I’m talking about J
Andrew Gurney
More than Just ‘Escape’ from the
sand
Sadly, for a lot of players, greenside bunkers are a scary prospect. However, the green side bunker shot is actually one of the easier shots around. That is as long as you know how to hit it ………
The key to getting this shot right is all in the set-up and concept of what you are trying to do.
üYou are trying to hit the sand not the ball.
üYou are chopping it out, not scooping it out of the bunker
üYou are setting up slightly open with both your stance and clubface,
not square or closed to the target, unless the ball is plugged.
Yes, I know that sounds like a lot but I’ve made some pictures to show you what I’m talking about J
Andrew Gurney
Head Teaching Professional
Omanu Golf Club
Golf Fit ProShop
Mobile: 021 0407916
Head Teaching Professional
Omanu Golf Club
Golf Fit ProShop
Mobile: 021 0407916
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As you can see in the pictures above set-up open with both your clubface and body, focus of the hitting down on the sand.
Good luck and please give me some feedback on how you go !
Good luck and please give me some feedback on how you go !
Hit the Sand, not the Ball
Andrew Gurney
Head Teaching Pro
Omanu Golf Club
AA Full NZPGA Member
Head Teaching Pro
Omanu Golf Club
AA Full NZPGA Member