[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":20},["ShallowReactive",2],{"article-bunker-shots-common-bunker-shots-mistakes-and-simple-fixes":3},{"slug":4,"title":5,"subtitle":6,"image":7,"imageAlt":8,"category":9,"html":12,"wordCount":13,"prev":14,"next":17},"common-bunker-shots-mistakes-and-simple-fixes","Common Bunker Shots Mistakes and Simple Fixes","Fix the setup and tempo errors that leave shots in the sand or send them racing over the green.","\u002Fimg\u002Fbunker-shots\u002Fcommon-bunker-shots-mistakes-and-simple-fixes_common-bunker-shots.png","Common Bunker Shots Mistakes and Simple Fixes illustration",{"slug":10,"title":11},"bunker-shots","Bunker shots","\u003Ch3>Mistake: digging the leading edge\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>When the face is square and the hands press too far forward, the club digs. The ball may barely move. Open the face first, grip it that way, and feel the sole of the wedge skim through the sand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Mistake: quitting at impact\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Many golfers slow down because they’re afraid of blasting the ball. In sand, that fear creates the very miss they’re trying to avoid. Make a smooth swing with enough finish to throw sand onto the green.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Mistake: ball too far back\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>A back ball position encourages a steep chop. Move it forward, keep your chest turning, and let the club enter the sand before the ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simple fixes to rehearse:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Draw a line in the sand and splash the line without a ball.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Hit shots where your only goal is to finish facing the target.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Practice with the face open enough that you can see loft at address.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Vary sand entry by small amounts instead of making one violent swing.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch3>When the sand changes\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Wet or firm sand needs less bounce and a cleaner strike. Fluffy sand lets you use more bounce and a bigger splash. Test the texture with your feet as you settle in; your wedge will tell you what it needs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Quick recap\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Most bunker mistakes come from digging, decelerating, or setting the ball too far back. Use the bounce, keep speed, and let the sand do the lifting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",242,{"slug":15,"title":16},"the-fundamentals-of-bunker-shots","The Fundamentals of Bunker Shots",{"slug":18,"title":19},"drills-to-improve-bunker-shots","Drills to Improve Bunker Shots",1782812354365]