Make a Full Backswing for Better Bunker Shots

Stop leaving your shots in the bunker. Kellie Stenzel demonstrates why a full backswing is the key to escaping greenside bunkers. By taking a full, confident swing, you can throw enough sand to get the ball out and closer to the hole.

Your Action Plan

What: Your goal is to confidently take a full backswing on almost every greenside bunker shot, ensuring you have enough power to throw the ball out with the sand.

Why: The sand acts as a buffer between your club face and the ball, so a full swing is needed to generate enough power to lift the ball out of the bunker.

How:

Set Up with Confidence: Get into your greenside bunker stance, ready to make a full swing.
Take a Full Backswing: Take a backswing that’s as big as a regular shot.
Commit to the Full Swing: Make a full, fast swing through the sand and under the ball.
Throw the Sand: Focus on throwing a lot of sand out of the bunker with your swing.

Your Instructor

Kellie Stenzel

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