There are two major misconceptions about greenside bunker play: a) focus on hitting 2″ behind the ball; and b) EXPLODE the ball out of the bunker. Both of these make the player swing way too hard when in a greenside bunker.
When you learn to splash the sand from beneath and beyond the ball out onto the green ( see video tip: Greenside Bunkers – Splash the Sand), you will be able to swing smoothly enough to “Rock the Baby.” In this video tip you will come to understand why the pros make this shot look so easy!
One of the most common misunderstandings about bunker play is the notion that we have to focus our attention on getting the club head to enter the sand about 2 inches behind the ball. In this video you will come to understand that the ball rides out of the bunker on the cushion of sand taken from beneath and beyond the ball – not the sand taken from behind the ball!
Every one of my students states ‘consistency’ as a goal. I always assume they mean ‘good consistency’ – not bad consistency!
Solid contact is a key to consistency and the predictability of ball flights. In this video you will come to understand its not “Head Down” but rather “Left Neck” staying put. Here, have a look at what I mean.
When chipping – gaining the confidence to allow your clubhead to simply swing – instead of guiding it with tense hands, wrists and forearms comes from the simple feel of swinging a hammer. In this video you will learn to apply that feel to your chipping game.
