Bunker Play

  • Escape this nightmare sand situation

    Written by Adrian Fryer on Thursday 26 July 2012

    Pot bunkers like the ones found at Royal Lytham & St Annes provide golfers with an extra element of difficulty should your ball find one. The high lips and severe depth make forming your usual stance a tricky prospect. The key is to create a stance however you can where you feel like you can build enough speed in the club...

  • Learn two shots for plugged bunker lies

    Written by Scott Cranfield on Thursday 27 September 2012

    For many, the main goal from a plugged lie in a bunker is to just get the ball out and anywhere on the green! But if you’re desperate to save a par, you need to alter your technique so you’re able to get the ball close to the flag when it’s positioned close to you or far away. The shorter the...

  • Improve your bunker play with a slow motion swing

    Written by Gareth Johnston on Wednesday 14 November 2012

    In this TG video Elite Pro Gareth Johnston shows you how to get up-and-down from the sand with a very simple practise exercise. This practise drill is centred around making a slow motion swing, allowing you to feel the weight of the clubhead. This in turn means you can feel the bounce as the club slides under the ball, meaning you can...

  • Video Tips: Ian Poulter’s Bunker Masterclass

    Written by Ian Poulter on Thursday 1 November 2012

    Ryder Cup hero Ian Poulter has a world class short game and in this video he shares his top bunker tips with TG columnist Andrew Cotter. The duo are at the Misson Hills Golf Club in China for the WGC Champions event and this video comes courtesy of the tournament’s sponsors, HSBC.