Golf Swing Series: In a Bunker? Yes, You Really Must Hit The Sand Behind The Ball to Get Out

So you have not been playing golf very long. You are in a bunker, and you have not practiced this shot at all. You have learned that if you hit a normal shot behind the ball, or hit it fat, the result is woeful.

It is a duffed shot.

Now you are in a bunker and you have been told to do just that, hit the sand behind the ball.

Just what you try not to do with your normal shots.

No, that can’t be right.

Wouldn’t it be better to try to pick the ball off the sand with a skilful swing that does just that – picks the ball cleanly off the sand? The ball is sitting so nicely.

So you try and your club takes some sand, and the ball rolls forward, it certainly does not fly forward, and you have dropped a shot due to poor technique and fear. Or you have hit the ball over the green.

No, you must hit the sand behind the ball. How far behind? Ideally, one inch, but anywhere from three to one inch will do. One inch is best. Dig your feet into the sand so that you have a firm base, have the ball off your left heel (right handers) and swing the club in an out to in swing.

This is important to get the ball out of the bunker.

The ball will go to the right of target a bit, so line up to left of target.

Make sure you follow through. A good way to make sure you follow through is to make some of the sand land on the green.

Forget about the ball. Just concentrate on removing a furrow of sand about six inches long and the ball will look after itself.

Make sure there is no sideways movement of your body. Pushing your knees together will overcome any sideways movement.

Bill Maitland is a thinking, inventive golf guru. He thought out and developed simple techniques and tips which enabled him to lower his handicap from 25 to 18, then from 18 to 15, and finally from 15 to 12. He is a passionate golfer, and delights in helping others with their game should they want his help. Author of GOLF TIPS. An e-Book that takes you step by step to being the best golfer that you can possibly be. To learn about his tips and simple techniques And see his book visit Online Golfers Handbook

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