Don’t get anxious about your bunker play. Our expert LPGA and PGA Instructors give their best advice for playing out of the sand.
Automatically reaching for a 58 or 60-degree lob wedge in fluffy sand can backfire. Erika Larkin shows how to evaluate the terrain, assess bounce, and choose the right wedge for delicate bunker shots
Tired of bunker shots rolling right back to your feet? LPGA Professional Christina Ricci breaks down an effortless approach to green-side sand play. Learn how vertical wrist hinge, proper face alignment, and maintaining your posture lead to a crisp, reliable splash out.
Stop thinned or chunked bunker shots with LPGA Instructor Megan Johnston. Learn how a simple line in the sand and a stable lower body will transform your bunker consistency.
Don’t let a fairway bunker ruin your score. Erika Larkin shows how ball position and a quiet lower body can help you pick the ball clean and get it back in play toward the green.
Stop fearing the sand. Expert instructor Trillium Rose breaks down the essential wide-base setup and a “Railroad Track” drill that ensures you bottom out the club perfectly every time for a crisp, clean splash.
When rain or lack of sand leaves a greenside bunker packed tight and firm, a standard splash shot will bounce off the ground and blade the ball over the green. LPGA Top 50 Instructor Kellie Stenzel shows you how to adjust your setup to safely dig the ball out.
Struggling to hit different distances out of the sand? Christina Ricci shows the power of controlling your finish. Learn why short bunker shots require a calmer tempo and an abbreviated finish, while long shots require more speed and a high, complete follow-through.
When your ball lands on a slope in the sand, a standard bunker setup won’t cut it. LPGA Instructor Maria Palozola breaks down how to read the grade and adjust your body alignment so you can cleanly splash the ball out every single time.
Finding your ball plugged in a greenside bunker can be intimidating. Cathy Kim breaks down the exact club selection, clubface setup, and swing adjustments you need to pop the ball out safely.
Don’t let a deep bunker create anxiety. Dennise Hutton and Anne Rollo demonstrate the simple “club-swap” method to handle different lip heights while keeping your setup and swing exactly the same.
Stop skulling or leaving it in the sand! Christina Ricci cuts straight to the most critical bunker setup detail: correctly opening the clubface before you grip it. Guarantee that you maximize the wedge’s bounce and explode the ball out high and soft.
Greenside bunkers don’t have to be intimidating. Shawna Elliott shows how to turn the sand into your friend. The secret lies in a stable, wide base and the ability to consistently “splash” the sand behind the ball. Learn the simple drill involving a physical line in the sand that will help you find the right entry point and eliminate the lateral motion that causes most bunker frustrations.
