Saving Par from the Sand

Bunkers inspire more nervousness than any other area on the course. The main reason for that is a lack of understanding of how the club should interact with the sand. In this classic Golf Digest video, John Elliott demonstrates the techniques required to splash the ball out consistently. You’ll learn how to make the sand wedge dig or skid, depending on the shot, and how to vary distance, using simple practice drills to make bunker play a strength of your game.