Make Sand Fly like a Master
July 5th, 2007 | Written by Editor | Category: Golf Tips |
I had this friend once who hated hitting from the sand so much that he would always chip out and never even try to use his sand wedge. When he would actually try his sand wedge, he would most likely stick his clubhead too deep in the sand, thereby leaving the ball in the bunker. Now, he is so good at hitting from the sand that he gets up and down in two from greenside bunkers, usually better than better players hitting from greenside roughs. What made the difference? Well, it was the simple execution of watching for flying sand after his shot that helped him become an expert from the sand. If you don’t know what i’m talking about, watch the next golf tournament on tv and watch how the pros can blast a perfect blanket of sand after their shot that flows so effortlessly with the wind. Creating that shallow divot with the clubhead and carefully sliding underneath the ball is the goal for a majority of your sand shots close to the green. A good tip to remember is to keep your clubface open so that you won’t dig into the bunker, but instead promote the sliding of the clubhead underneath the ball. Watch the sand fly and you’ll be better prepared to get on the green!
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