When Your Ball is Under the Lip of a Bunker
Megan Johnston
Megan Johnston’s keys for playing those tricky sand shots when you’re standing uphill and close to the lip of a bunker.
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Don’t get anxious about your bunker play. Our expert LPGA and PGA Instructors give their best advice for playing out of the sand.
Megan Johnston’s keys for playing those tricky sand shots when you’re standing uphill and close to the lip of a bunker.
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If you find fairway bunker shots challenging, this lesson on the setup and swing from LPGA Master Professional Deb Vangellow is just what you’ve been looking for.
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If you struggle with distance control from sand, then this tip is for you. Christina Ricci shares some great tips to help you with both short and longer carry shots.
Not sure what you can and can’t do in a bunker? Here’s a short video from the USGA covering the official rules about touching the sand, removing loose impediments, and taking drops.
TPI Certified Golf Coach Michele Low shows how to play what many golfers fear as the toughest shot in golf, the long bunker shot.
Maria Palozola shows you how far to dig your feet into the sand which can help determine how much sand you take and how high or low the ball comes out.
Kellie Stenzel shows where to position the ball and what to do with your feet and grip to ensure that your wedge hits the sand first for your best possible bunker shot.
If you want more pars, join Christina Ricci for this very slippery bunker shot. The ball is wayyyyy below her feet. Not an easy situation! Fingers and toes crossed for this one as Christina shares the key points for success.
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It’s just like Women’s Golf … but for Travel!
