Bunker Fixes

Jeff Ritter

The sand is not a happy place for most golfers, but a little common sense and a few simple keys can make things better fast. Having a good image of the shot and seeking out the right feels are most important.

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Normalize Your Setup

Keeping your setup and swing concepts simple leads to success in the sand.

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Practice this drill to groove your touch-down point in the sand—the No. 1 key in bunkers.

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The Thump Drill

Simply trying to produce the right thump in the sand can fix your bunker problems.

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Thin It From Fairway Sand

Setting up and swinging for clean contact is critical in fairway bunkers.