Fairway Bunker Play
Improving your fairway bunker play is easier than you may think. Try these 5 free golf tips the next time you are in a fairway bunker.
As with most amateur golfers, bunker shots have always been a problem for me. Playing from a fairway bunker tends to be a little intimidating.
Recently, I was reviewing some training and came across some great tips on playing out of a fairway bunker. While watching the video on playing these types of shots, it all of a sudden dawned on me what my problem was.
The first thing I realized was that, because I struggled with these shots when I was faced with one, I would tense up a bit. I did not have the right swing thoughts.
The second thing I realized was that my club selection was all wrong.
Playing fairway bunker shots are actually easier than I thought, once I figured out what I was doing wrong.
If you struggle with fairway bunkers shots. If having to play that mid-iron shot out of the sand intimidates you just a little, it doesn’t have to be that way.
5 Free Golf Tips to Improve Your Fairway Bunker Play
1. Visualize what you want to happen, not what you are afraid will happen!
2. Take more club than you think you need and choke down for control.
3. Don’t take a full swing and keep your lower body quiet to avoid shifting in the sand.
4. Play the Ball back a bit in your stance and pick the ball off the sand.
5. Maintain your tempo and don’t try and get more out of the shot than is reasonable to expect.
Playing fairway bunker shots does not have to be one that makes you cringe. Shave a few strokes off your game the next time you play golf. Be prepared to play a fairway bunker shot and you will be more comfortable teeing it up knowing that you can make par, even from that dreaded fairway bunker. Take the time to improve your fairway bunker play by following the 5 free golf tips above.
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