When Your Ball is Plugged in the Sand

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When Your Ball is Plugged in the Sand

Cathy Kim demonstrates how to play a bunker shot when the ball has plugged in the sand. It's the dreaded 'fried egg' lie.

Playing a Ball plugged in the sand

1. Grab a sand wedge
2. Close the face
3. Dig your feed into the sand
4. Hit down on the ball with acceleration
5. Splash the ball out with the sand

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