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Pete Cowen: Basic Bunker Technique and Plugged Lies

Benny Frank the 3rd
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Stay low through the swing

Lower your body at setup

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  1. 1Draw a target line, a perpendicular ball position line, and a line behind the ball for practice.
  2. 2Set up with your left foot 60 degrees open, left knee pointing at your left toe.
  3. 3Use a 'butterfly grip' with a strong left hand and weak right hand.
  4. 4Practice taking out a small 'box' of sand, focusing on rippling the sand.
  5. 5For plugged lies, close the clubface, dig steeply, and take a lot of sand.
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Editorial Notes

Teaches a specialized setup, 'butterfly grip,' and bounce usage for greenside bunkers, plus two plugged lie techniques.

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