Get Out of the Bunker with These Three Tips

Stop dreading greenside bunker shots. Michele Low shares three essential tips to help you hit out of the sand with confidence. Learn how to use clubface loft, proper shoulder position, and swing speed to consistently get the ball out and onto the green.

Your Action Plan

What: Your goal is to improve your greenside bunker shots by focusing on a three-part setup and swing that prevents common mistakes.

Why: Greenside bunker shots are challenging due to the sand acting as a buffer. Using these techniques will help you generate the necessary loft and power to get the ball out cleanly without leaving it in the bunker.

How:

Add Loft: Open the clubface by pointing the toe of the club toward “2 o’clock” before you take your grip.
Lower Your Lead Shoulder: Push the handle of the club slightly back towards your right thigh to keep your left shoulder parallel to the ground.
Do Not Decelerate: Swing with consistent speed through the ball to avoid hitting too much sand and leaving the ball behind.

Your Instructor

Michele Low

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