I am terrible from the sand when I play golf - I worry about going in the bunker because I know I have no idea how to get out! is there a foolproof strategy for playing out of a bunker? Any tips on where to aim, what power to use... many thanks!
2007-06-27 00:46:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Golf
The shot will depend on condition of the sand (moist/dry, loose, packed, etc.), distance to the green and hole, height of and distance to the lip you need to get over to escape, and a few other factors. In short, there is no one single foolproof shot.
However, if what you are looking for is to start with an escape strategy, the best technique is usually to take a full powered swing with your sand wedge, aiming to penetrate the sand approximately 1.5 inches behind your ball. If your ball was suspended in the air, this arc would result in your club going under you ball by about 1/2 inch. As it is sitting on sand, the presuure from the swing will force the sand to explode toward your ball, and lift your ball out of the trap in nearly all cases.
Give it a try, and let the fear go...
2007-06-27 01:01:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
It depends on whether you are hitting out from a green side bunker or from a fairway bunker.
Greenside bunker:
You need to position the ball nearer to your front feet. Aim to let the club head enter into the sand about 2 inches behind the ball. If the flag is further away, try to aim the club entry into the sand about 1 inch behind the ball. Club face shall be slightly open and stance is open too.
Fairway bunker:
Don't be too aggressive and aim to hit the ball cleanly (i.e. not getting the sand). A 3/4 swing should be sufficient to get the ball out and onto the fairway. Examine the bunker's lip before you hit. If the lip is high, try using a 7 iron. If its low, you might wish to try a 5 iron.
The next thing you need to do is to go out onto the course and drop a few balls into the fairway & greenside bunkers to try the tips.
Good luck.
2007-06-27 09:00:11 · answer #2 · answered by ticktag 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got this tip of the PGA pro's on telly and it really works well!
1. Open your stance so your feet line is pointing left of the target.
2. Point the club face at the target and regrip so that your hands are in relation to your feet.
3. Swing along your feetpath and aim to hit the sand 2 -3 inches behind the ball.
4. Do NOT try to lift the ball out of the sand, the sandwedge is designed to do this for you (thank you Gene Saracen)
5. Commit to the shot. 3/4 back swing but full follow through.
Once you have mastered getting out you can play about with distance by changing the distance behind the ball you hit the sand.
Also, PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!!
2007-06-27 09:15:08 · answer #3 · answered by Bob 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
For a beginner just trying to safely get out of the sand I would recommend positioning the ball foward in your stance (toward your left foot for a rigth hander). Open the clubface a little, aim a few yards left of the target. The main key with the swing is that we hit the sand first so try to hit the shot "fat". It takes alot more power to get the ball out than you think, so take a good 3/4 swing.
Check out this link for some more advanced bunker play.
http://www.thegolfchannel.com/core.aspx?page=32001&dv=952219&select=23
2007-06-27 08:59:28 · answer #4 · answered by The Pro Golfer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
play the sand just behind the ball don't try and hit the ball as you would of the fairway
2007-06-27 07:55:22 · answer #5 · answered by M L 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
For greenside shots you want to be big, round, loose and soft with your swing. It needs to be practiced often to feel comfortable.
2007-06-27 11:51:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just hit & hope for the best like many other players in your situation.
2007-06-27 09:44:28 · answer #7 · answered by Huw 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
This is not the sort of Forum to discuss something like that , it could get you thrown out of the golf club
2007-06-27 07:54:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋