One of the most difficult shots for the recreational golfer to hit is a bunker shot. The explosion shot out of the sand, particularly a greenside bunker, usually calls for a different technique than ...

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Bunkers, the sand-filled depressions on the course, are where confidence sinks with the ball, and technique gets exposed. One splash, one thud, and suddenly the hole feels far away. A bunker shot is ...

I’ve played muni golf all my life. I was never a country-club kid and even the courses I practiced at in high school were rough around the edges. Range balls with worn-down dimples. Putting greens ...

Fried eggs… good for breakfast but bad for your scorecard. You know the deal: Your ball is buried in the bunker, surrounded by a ridge of sand. Your first thought ...

Becoming a great bunker player requires sound technique and a solid understanding of how different adjustments affect your shot outcome. Let’s start with the fundamentals and then explore the key ...