PGA professional can hit long irons out of the bunker with relative ease. However, you probably have realized by now that you are Not a PGA pro and neither am I.
For most of us, hitting a long iron from the fairway grass is hard enough, much less trying to hot one out of the bunker. Most amateur golfers would do better to hit a 5-wood or a 7-wood out of a fairway bunker.
In order to it a 5-wood or 7-wood from the fairway bunker, you will need to make some minor adjustments to do it effectively.
- Open the clubface slightly
- Play the ball back in your stance
- Dig your toes into the sand
- Swing normally
- Make contact with the ball first
You need to hit ball on a descending arc rather than trying to pick it clean as most PGA pros do. Playing the ball back in your stance will help with this. I would practice playing the ball back 1 to 2 inches behind your normal positioning.
Make sure you dig your toes into the sand and not your heels. This should help you avoid hitting a fat shot.
Do not try to kill the ball. Make your normal swing and focus on making contact with the ball first.
Follow these tips and you will have greater success hitting the golf ball from the fairway bunker and land in a good position for your next shot.
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