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How To Play Bunkers And Sand Traps
By Lee MacRae
Getting out of a bunker or sand trap in one shot can do wonders for your confidence and your golf game. Follow along as we lay out some tips, tricks and hints to help you with your sand play and watch the improvement in your next round of golf.
Don't take digging and planting your feet for granted. Digging your feet into sand will give you a firm base with which to hit the shot. Have Also it will tell you what you're dealing with: how softer or course the sand is, how deep it is, whether there is a layer of hardpan just under the surface. But be careful when digging in, however. If you dig in it too deeply, and then fill in your footprints, you will be guilty of "building a stance&&, which is a breach of rule 13-3. The penalty is two strokes in stroke play or loss or hole in match play.
The longer bunker shot is one of the easiest shots to play and one of the most satisfying in the is entire game. Here are the six fundamentals of the bunker shot:
1. Choke down on the grip of the club to compensate for having to dig your feet into the sand to anchor your body.
2. Do not move the legs during a swing.
3. Take two or sometimes three extra clubs to make up for distance loss by the arms-and-hands-only swing. If you're within reach of the green, take as much club as you'll need for the ball to land near the hole. Because you're hitting down in to the back of the ball, the ball should have enough spin on it to stop quickly.
4. Play the ball in the middle of your stance so you can make contact before the bottom of your swing arc.
5. Always hit the ball first.
6. Don't ground your club. That's a two-stroke penalty.
Landing in someone else's footprint in a bunker can be very frustrating. Especially if they are rakes stationed around the sand! But getting worked up about someone else's misdeeds won't help you escape. The trick here is to treat your ball as though it were in a buried lie. Pick up the club sharply and hit sharply down behind the ball to avoid the surrounding barrier of sand. You may also want to adjust your angle of attack depending on how the footprint lies. The only difference between the footprint shot and a buried lie shot is that you use a sand wedge and not a pitching wedge. You want to dig through the sides of the footprint [hence the angle of attack] but beyond that it's a normal sand shot.
Knowing the basic techniques of bunker sand play will alleviate fears. Remaining calm and keeping some simple techniques in mind will turn your sand play in to childs play. Now head off to play golf.
About the author
Lee MacRae runs several online stores where you can find a great golf swing aid or a great golf putter today!
Thoughts On Golf
Golf Putters
Every golfer knows that if you are playing a shot into the wind, you must hit more club. If you're playing a shot with the wind, you must hit less club. Even professionals have a difficult time playing in the wind. The average score in a tournament is always higher when it is windy.
For more information go to golf
Golf Accessories
Be sure to check the location of the ball with clubs aligned on the ground. Step away to check that you are positioning the ball properly. Ask someone to double-check your positioning. It is hard, without alignment tape or clubs, to visually gauge the proper placement of the ball.
For more information go to golf trainings aids
Clone Golf Clubs
The key to hitting the ball farther with the modern driver and golf ball (which spins much less off of a flat face than balls of the past) is high launch combined with a low spin rate. Our goal is to get enough spin to achieve lift, while minimizing (hopefully eliminating) drag.
To learn more go to golf trainings aids
Golf Club Reviews
If you can�t seem to find the time to spend at the driving range and your backyard is too small to practice your golf swing, all hope is not lost thanks to virtual golf. Of course, this is not quite as satisfying as feeling the club strike the ball, but it may be a good solution between trips to the course. As the name suggests, you place a ball on the tee just like you would otherwise, but the ball will not travel outside a certain area. Or, you can opt for a net in which you can hit the ball except you will, obviously, have to hit the net each and every time.
For more information go to golf trainings aids
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Instantly slash your golf score by creating perfect impact!
How To Play Bunkers And Sand Traps
By Lee MacRae
Getting out of a bunker or sand trap in one shot can do wonders for your confidence and your golf game. Follow along as we lay out some tips, tricks and hints to help you with your sand play and watch the improvement in your next round of golf.
Don't take digging and planting your feet for granted. Digging your feet into sand will give you a firm base with which to hit the shot. Have Also it will tell you what you're dealing with: how softer or course the sand is, how deep it is, whether there is a layer of hardpan just under the surface. But be careful when digging in, however. If you dig in it too deeply, and then fill in your footprints, you will be guilty of "building a stance&&, which is a breach of rule 13-3. The penalty is two strokes in stroke play or loss or hole in match play.
The longer bunker shot is one of the easiest shots to play and one of the most satisfying in the is entire game. Here are the six fundamentals of the bunker shot:
1. Choke down on the grip of the club to compensate for having to dig your feet into the sand to anchor your body.
2. Do not move the legs during a swing.
3. Take two or sometimes three extra clubs to make up for distance loss by the arms-and-hands-only swing. If you're within reach of the green, take as much club as you'll need for the ball to land near the hole. Because you're hitting down in to the back of the ball, the ball should have enough spin on it to stop quickly.
4. Play the ball in the middle of your stance so you can make contact before the bottom of your swing arc.
5. Always hit the ball first.
6. Don't ground your club. That's a two-stroke penalty.
Landing in someone else's footprint in a bunker can be very frustrating. Especially if they are rakes stationed around the sand! But getting worked up about someone else's misdeeds won't help you escape. The trick here is to treat your ball as though it were in a buried lie. Pick up the club sharply and hit sharply down behind the ball to avoid the surrounding barrier of sand. You may also want to adjust your angle of attack depending on how the footprint lies. The only difference between the footprint shot and a buried lie shot is that you use a sand wedge and not a pitching wedge. You want to dig through the sides of the footprint [hence the angle of attack] but beyond that it's a normal sand shot.
Knowing the basic techniques of bunker sand play will alleviate fears. Remaining calm and keeping some simple techniques in mind will turn your sand play in to childs play. Now head off to play golf.
About the author
Lee MacRae runs several online stores where you can find a great golf swing aid or a great golf putter today!
Thoughts On Golf
Golf Putters
Every golfer knows that if you are playing a shot into the wind, you must hit more club. If you're playing a shot with the wind, you must hit less club. Even professionals have a difficult time playing in the wind. The average score in a tournament is always higher when it is windy.
For more information go to golf
Golf Accessories
Be sure to check the location of the ball with clubs aligned on the ground. Step away to check that you are positioning the ball properly. Ask someone to double-check your positioning. It is hard, without alignment tape or clubs, to visually gauge the proper placement of the ball.
For more information go to golf trainings aids
Clone Golf Clubs
The key to hitting the ball farther with the modern driver and golf ball (which spins much less off of a flat face than balls of the past) is high launch combined with a low spin rate. Our goal is to get enough spin to achieve lift, while minimizing (hopefully eliminating) drag.
To learn more go to golf trainings aids
Golf Club Reviews
If you can�t seem to find the time to spend at the driving range and your backyard is too small to practice your golf swing, all hope is not lost thanks to virtual golf. Of course, this is not quite as satisfying as feeling the club strike the ball, but it may be a good solution between trips to the course. As the name suggests, you place a ball on the tee just like you would otherwise, but the ball will not travel outside a certain area. Or, you can opt for a net in which you can hit the ball except you will, obviously, have to hit the net each and every time.
For more information go to golf trainings aids
Headline News About Golf
Why Is Posture So Important To Your Golf Game?
Mon, 03 Mar 2008 10:47:13 -0600
Have you ever watched Tiger Woods before he swings on the tee or in the fairway? Next time look at his posture. All the best golfers have the best of posture. It is a very important part of golf, but why? Read on to find out why posture in golf matters so much.
Golf Swing Tip - Dress In Your Sunday Best to Stay Connected
Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:10:56 -0600
This easy golf swing drill can be done in the comfort of your home or your office. In this golf swing drill, we focus on you making a consistent back swing for more power and accuracy.
Practice Your Basic Golf Swing
Tue, 04 Mar 2008 10:49:16 -0600
Today, if you step into a bookstore and look around, you will be surprised that there are lots of books and videos that will teach you how to play golf better, such as the correct body posture, golf swing, golf equipment, etc. Now, if you seriously want to improve your golf swing, let me give in on a simple tip. Practice!
Should You Watch The Putter Head? - Golf Putting Tip
Mon, 03 Mar 2008 10:45:31 -0600
There was a question asked in my foursome the other day that took a bit of thought for me before I answered it. One of the men that I golf with is struggling with his putting and asked me if he should be watching the putter head while he is stroking his putt? Should he or should he not? That is the question and if you read on you will find the answer.
Bullet Proof Back Conditioning for Golf
Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:34:40 -0500
Golfers tend to suffer more pain and injury to their backs than any other athletic sport. It is no surprise that in the golf swing, the back is the stabilizing pillar, and everything rotates around this pillar. The fact remains that our backs were never really designed for golf or for sitting for prolong periods of time, so it comes as no surprise that 8 out of 10 people suffer some form of back pain.
Your Golf Clubs Are The Key
Fri, 07 Mar 2008 13:36:53 -0600
Having the proper set of golf clubs can turn an average golfer into a better golfer practically overnight. Selecting a set of golf clubs that fits your individual needs will only bring more enjoyment to your golfing experience.
The Golf Grip - How This Simple Fundamental Of The Golf Swing Can Impact Your Game
Thu, 06 Mar 2008 11:09:22 -0600
One aspect of the golf game that is often overlooked by beginner-intermediate golfers is the golf grip. Mismanagement of grip tension, how loose or tight you grip the club, and hand position could throw off ones entire swing. Having an incorrect golf grip can significantly decrease a golfer's power and accuracy. And for the advanced golfer, it can hamper their ability to shape shots.
How to Get in Golf Shape - Part 8
Mon, 03 Mar 2008 14:20:57 -0600
Now it is time to talk about the extension. This is the part where you start to finish your swing. The thing about the extension is that as long as you do the first four parts of the swing right the extension will be an automatic part of the swing.
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