How to Hit Greenside Bunker Shots

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Don't Hit A Single Bunker Shot Until You've Done This Drill10:05In this guide

Don't Hit A Single Bunker Shot Until You've Done This Drill

Danny MaudeRR 60beginner
Keep the cup in your wrist
beginnerdrill
Before Hitting Bunker Shots Do This For 5 Seconds11:33In this guide

Before Hitting Bunker Shots Do This For 5 Seconds

Danny MaudeRR 58beginner
Fishy tail release
beginnermixed
When to Use 52 56 60 Degree Wedges?6:43In this guide

When to Use 52 56 60 Degree Wedges?

Golf SidekickRR 51intermediate
80% effort, not hard
intermediatemixed
Tommy Fleetwood's BEST short game tips (copy to IMPROVE!)16:26In this guide

Tommy Fleetwood's BEST short game tips (copy to IMPROVE!)

Rick Shiels GolfRR 46beginner
Putt with loft, arms and shoulders
beginnermixed
Every Golfer Gets Out of Any Bunker Every Time Doing This Simple Technique7:02In this guide

Every Golfer Gets Out of Any Bunker Every Time Doing This Simple Technique

The Art of Simple GolfRR 38beginner
Wind up, back to target
beginnerconcept
Divot Magic For Green Side Bunkers OUT Every Time4:36

Divot Magic For Green Side Bunkers OUT Every Time

The Art of Simple GolfRR 33beginner
Throw sand onto the green
beginnermixed

Your Bunker Setup is the Real Swing

Where these videos agree

The most common bunker mistake is trying to scoop the ball out of the sand. Across these videos, the instructors show that consistent bunker play comes from the setup, not the swing. Teachers from Danny Maude to Rick Shiels Golf all build a foundation with weight forward, an open clubface, and a clear intention to strike the sand behind the ball, letting the club's design do the work.

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