| T.R | Title | User | Personal
Name | Date | Lines |
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| 732.1 | Bunker play | OBRIEN::KEVIN | Custom Clubs & Repair | Thu Aug 24 1989 17:22 | 20 |
| Angelo,
Sand play is usually a strong part of my game. Actually
the short game in general. I got a great tip from a pro once
on how to effectivly get out of a trap and have a chance to
make the putt.
The usual things hold true. Open stance, aim left of
the target, open the blade (unless it's a fried egg then close it).
Take the club back and pull down toward the left knee so you
cut the shot out. The key is NOT to turn the hands over.
The amount of sand you take depends on how far you want to hit
the shot. The swing should not be hard (I've found that the
harder the swing the worse the shot) but smooth and crisp.
It's really not too different than a chip shot except you
hit it a little fat. Give it a try.
KO
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| 732.2 | | TOOK::RASPUZZI | Michael Raspuzzi - LAT/VMS Engineering | Thu Aug 24 1989 17:22 | 28 |
| Practice, practice, practice. But before you do, I would highly suggest
getting the right weapon. Sand shots around the green are so much easier
when done with a sand wedge.
The sand wedge is designed to "bounce" off the sand instead of digging in
because of its large flange. Pick up and good book in a book store and find
the chapter on sand shots and there you should find some good hints.
Things I try to keep in mind:
1) Work your feet into the sand so you don't get off balance.
2) Play the ball about an inch forward more than normal.
3) Open the club face slightly.
4) Make a full swing but don't swing too hard.
5) Hit about 2 inches behind the ball.
6) Make sure to follow through like a normal swing.
That's a basic bunker shot in a nutshell. Key things to keep in mind are
making the full swing (follow through important) and hitting 2 inches behind
the ball is important.
Hitting the sand first causes an "explosion" of sorts. The ball is effectively
thrown out of the trap by your club hitting the sand.
Above all, practice, practice, practice and then when you are confident, don't
forget to practice :-).
Mike
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| 732.3 | TRAPPED LIKE A RAT | SANFAN::GRANT_JO | Don't say `shank' | Thu Aug 24 1989 20:15 | 6 |
| I'm with you. Shots from the beach, long or short, are the weakest
part of my game. All the tips in the world have never helped me.
It's my fault of course... but I sympathize with everyone in the
same boat.
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| 732.4 | | SKETCH::WARFIELD | Gone Golfing | Fri Aug 25 1989 02:40 | 15 |
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The tip that helped my the most with sand shots was one that I picked up at a
Bob Toski clinic. Most descriptions of the sand shot say that the ball enters
the sand 2-4 inches behind the ball. In reality if you imagine that the ball
is sitting on a tee under the sand. Try to hit the ball "clipping" the
imaginary tee. Your club will enter 2-4 inches behind the ball.
If you try to hit 2-4 inches behind the ball you club will enter 4-6 inches
behind the ball. That is just too much sand to displace.
I also agree with the practice. If you are out in the evening and there is
no one around drop a few balls in the trap and practice palying them out.
I really enjoy courses that have practice traps.
Larry
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| 732.5 | SAND | USEM::VOUTSELAS | | Mon Aug 28 1989 15:04 | 6 |
| Thanks
I think you are right. I was dipping my right shoulder
and turning my right hand , thus digging in rather than
"cutting under". My partner,also said the same thing.
Angelo
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| 732.6 | THANKS/BEACH TIME | USEM::VOUTSELAS | | Mon Sep 11 1989 13:20 | 13 |
| To all reply-ers
My sand game has improved at least 60%. Last four bunker shots
at greenside have been at least out and on the green. They still
don't have that nice "pop up" look to them but at least I'm putting
for par or bogey instead of DB or the big snow man!
Thanks for the tips. They all have helped. I feel better about
next year already
This file is worth a million bucks!
Angelo, Sand and Gravel Co.
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