How I Practice My Bunker Shots
There are lots of instructional tips on bunker play but what’s a good way to practice? PGA Instructor Gianna Augustine shows how she sharpens up her sand game.
Gianna Augustine is a PGA Instructor in Kansas City with the Overland Park Golf Division. Gianna has played every level of golf, at the highest ranks. She had a successful junior golf career, highlighted by competing in 8 USGA Championships (2 U.S. Girls Juniors, 2 U.S. Women's Amateurs, and 4 U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links). She played Division 1 College Golf at Kansas State University and post college Gianna maintained status on the LPGA Development Epsom Tour.
Coaching golf is Gianna’s passion and as a junior she learned from Stan Thirsk, instructor for Tom Watson. She enjoys carrying on Stan’s legacy and teachings to her students of all ages.
In 2021, Gianna was presented with the Junior Golf Leader Award for the LPGA Central Section.
Gianna’s coaching includes many practice games and drills to improve your golf skills, lower your scores and ‘Enjoy Golf For a Lifetime’.
Check out all of Gianna's online tips for practicing golf on Instagram @golfcoachgianna and Youtube.
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There are lots of instructional tips on bunker play but what’s a good way to practice? PGA Instructor Gianna Augustine shows how she sharpens up her sand game.
Check the speed of the greens and practice your distance control with this fun putting drill from LPGA Instructor Gianna Augustine.
PGA Professional Gianna Augustine has two fun putting challenges to build your skills and confidence on the greens.
Don’t be aimless when you’re working on your putting. Gianna Augustine has two great practice drills for you, with and without a practice partner.
PGA Instructor Gianna Augustine shows when and how to chip the ball when the grass around the green is too long to putt.
PGA Instructor Gianna Augustine demonstrates a great way to transition from driving range practice to success on the golf course.
Grab a friend and head down to the range and putting green. PGA Instructor Gianna Augustine has two great games to have fun and improve your golf skills together.
In this quick tip from LPGA instructor Gianna Augustine learn how to change your ball flight with your iron shots by moving the ball back or forward at address.
Here’s a great quick tip from PGA Instructor Gianna Augustine. Always keep your eyes open and watch what the ball does if your long putt or chip is going past the hole. It will help you make the next one!
Gianna Augustine’s quick tutorial on curving the ball intentionally. For a right handed golfer the ball starts to the right and curves to the left for a draw and starts left and curves to the right for a fade.
LPGA Instructor Gianna Augustine’s quick tip for getting the ball positioned correctly for solid shots with your irons.
When you can get out on the course by yourself, improve your approach shot distance and direction control with Gianna Augustine’s fun practice game.
