Understanding how to play bunker shots effectively is a crucial skill for any amateur golfer, but so many are struck with fear each time their ball rolls into the sandy pit of despair. Despite their ...

A top teacher says practicing this unique shot is a great way to learn how to use the bounce and improve your bunker game.

Tue, 17 Jun 2014 22:10:09 GMT — Several average, and even some of the best golfers, struggle when it comes to hitting good shots of the bunker on a golf course. Head teaching professional at Turning ...

In this video, Dan Grieve, head professional at Woburn Golf Club, explains how to play bunker shots with some simple tips and ...

Welcome to Shaving Strokes, a GOLF.com series in which we’re sharing improvements, learnings and takeaways from amateur golfers just like you — including some of the speed bumps and challenges they ...

No golfer enjoys hitting bunker shots, but, unfortunately, they come with the territory when playing golf. While the most important part of a successful bunker shot is simply getting the ball out in ...

When standing in a greenside bunker, with a high lip between you and the green, a common mistake is to try to help the ball out with some body english. If you straighten up or shift onto your back ...

Are you one of the many golfers who just cannot get the ball out of a bunker? This tip will help you. Touring pros have long said that the sand shot is the easiest in the game as you are not actually ...

Golfers new to the game are often unaware that it's a penalty to repair a pitch mark or replace a divot if it's on your line of play (Rule 8.1). By doing so, you're improving your next shot and that ...