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 59beginner
Keep the cup in your wrist
beginnerdrill
The Basics of Generating Spin in the Bunker15:52

The Basics of Generating Spin in the Bunker

Dan GrieveRR 58intermediate
Strike a match quickly at bottom
intermediatemixed
Before Hitting Bunker Shots Do This For 5 Seconds11:33In this guide

Before Hitting Bunker Shots Do This For 5 Seconds

Danny MaudeRR 57beginner
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 50intermediate
80% effort, not hard
intermediatemixed
Short Game Shot Selection for all levels of Golfer23:12

Short Game Shot Selection for all levels of Golfer

Dan GrieveRR 50beginner
Putting stroke, no wrists
beginnerconcept
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 45beginner
Putt with loft, arms and shoulders
beginnermixed
The EASIEST Way To Get Out ANY Bunker! (ITS NOT HARD)10:02

The EASIEST Way To Get Out ANY Bunker! (ITS NOT HARD)

ChrisRyanGolfRR 42beginner
Splash the sand out onto the green
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
Rory McIlroy Teaches You Two Different Bunker Shots | TaylorMade Golf2:26

Rory McIlroy Teaches You Two Different Bunker Shots | TaylorMade Golf

TaylorMade GolfRR 36beginner
Deliver full loft to the ball
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 32beginner
Throw sand onto the green
beginnermixed

Your Bunker Setup is the Real Swing

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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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