[amberamuletuk]

I am normally a bad green side bunker player. I can never hit behind the ball and always hit it way to far. Well I am not sure what has happened but for the last 4 rounds I have been in about 18 bunkers and I have not only gotten out but I am getting the ball about 3 feet from the pin. My buddies even asked if I had been taking lessons. I told them it is just the new Nike sand wedge that I got and watching a little golf channel for tips. I have such good confidence now when I get into a bunker.

Well yesterday we played 18 and my chipping which is so bad (i am working on it) was real bad and after about 3 holes it was getting to me. My buddy suggest that I start aiming over the bunkers when hitting into the green and if I am short I can hit out of the bunker since I am doing so good at it now. I took his advice and did just that. I landed in 7 bunkers for the rest of the day. On each one I got out and put it close and saved par or bogey. I almost wanted to hit the ball out of the bunker. I broke 90 for the first time in months doing this. Shot an 86! it was BUNKERRIFIC

[Txaizdxx]

glad its working for you

while Im an awful, chipper, My sand game is hit and miss too lol

[Eviftilia]

Might as well play to your strengths. I despise bunkers but want to work on that this year. Currently all of the bunkers I have seen are more like little beaches with half water and half sand so I will have to wait a little to get to work.

[23InetrySypekek]

Two awesome bunker tips from THP.

LPGA Player gives a bunker lesson.
http://thehackersparadise.com/home/?p=12543


THP Pro Andy gives a bunker lesson
http://thehackersparadise.com/home/?p=1536

[Sydneyfonzi]

I'm surprisingly good in the sand, but I want to get better. I can almost always get out and be on the green, but I want to be closer to the hole. The vid with Andy is my sand bible and it REALLY helped me.

[HwoRas1]

That's awesome! Maybe it was your stick the whole time.... Maybe check your chipping stick too... LOL

[Enjoymms]

That is great for you but I just don't understand how you can be so good from the bunker and not be able to chip. The chip is a much more controlled shot to me.

[amberamuletuk]

Thanks JB I have been using some of the tips from those videos and the are helping me out a ton!

[amberamuletuk]

That is great for you but I just don't understand how you can be so good from the bunker and not be able to chip. The chip is a much more controlled shot to me.

In the bunker I am really focusing on hitting behind the ball and getting under it. And when I am chipping I either hit the ball dead in the middle or if I focus on hitting behind the ball I chunk it. It really is strange I can go three holes chipping/pitching fine and then lose it. I think it has more to do with my confidence

[Enjoymms]

Visualize the shot and pick an area to land the ball, then be sure to hit down on the chip and don't flip your wrist. Try that and see if it helps. Also be sure to turn your chest as you swing the club, don't hit at the ball with your arms. There are lots of great instructional videos on the net that will have you chipping pretty well with just a little practise.

[amberamuletuk]

Visualize the shot and pick an area to land the ball, then be sure to hit down on the chip and don't flip your wrist. Try that and see if it helps. Also be sure to turn your chest as you swing the club, don't hit at the ball with your arms. There are lots of great instructional videos on the net that will have you chipping pretty well with just a little practise.

Thanks I will do that. I have been using just my arms and not turning my chest so this could help. Thanks for the advice

[Enjoymmsq]

I spent a summer with a focus on bunker practice. -----Now sand is my friend.---- When attempting a long approach shot usually the bunker is my safe miss.

[entaifsfets]

Congrats! Glad your bunker game is top notch!

[Misiotoagodia]

Best thing about all this is course management. Ever rip one into the water just to get a cherry drop and high percentage bogey?

[AntonioMQ]

I am normally a bad green side bunker player. I can never hit behind the ball and always hit it way to far. Well I am not sure what has happened but for the last 4 rounds I have been in about 18 bunkers and I have not only gotten out but I am getting the ball about 3 feet from the pin. My buddies even asked if I had been taking lessons. I told them it is just the new Nike sand wedge that I got and watching a little golf channel for tips. I have such good confidence now when I get into a bunker.

Well yesterday we played 18 and my chipping which is so bad (i am working on it) was real bad and after about 3 holes it was getting to me. My buddy suggest that I start aiming over the bunkers when hitting into the green and if I am short I can hit out of the bunker since I am doing so good at it now. I took his advice and did just that. I landed in 7 bunkers for the rest of the day. On each one I got out and put it close and saved par or bogey. I almost wanted to hit the ball out of the bunker. I broke 90 for the first time in months doing this. Shot an 86! it was BUNKERRIFIC

That's sounds just like me lol

[Pdarasenko]

I HATE green side bunkers. I would rather be in the water, that way I know I'm only gonna lose one shot.

[Edifsdubs]

My home course has no sand bunkers, so I'm far from an expert on sand shots and it is something I never practice. When I do play somewhere with bunkers I work very hard to avoid them, but sooner or later I end up in one.

I like what DawgDaddy says about visualizing the shot, and picking a spot to land it. I play these sand shots with the ball back a little, making sure to hit behind the ball and swinging all the way thru, splashing the ball out with plenty of sand. Works for me when I need it.