The secret to getting your club from the bunker onto the green

The core issue with bunker shots being either “unreachable” or “overshooting” is not finding the right hitting technique. This efficient solution will help you quickly overcome this problem: Use an “open stance,” with the ball positioned far back, the clubface open, and aim for the sand about 2 inches behind the ball. Power control is key: maintain “acceleration through the sand,” using the club’s bounce angle to “lift” the ball and prevent it from slowing down and getting stuck in the bunker. Practice regularly with a “bunker hitting mat”: mark the impact point and reinforce the “open clubface + sand cutting” technique. Once you’ve mastered this, you should be able to reach the green in one shot from a bunker.