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Bunker Basics

David Armitage

In less than 15 minutes, get a full rundown on how to play out of the sand. The basic greenside shot, the fried-egg lie, upslope, downslope, under the lip, the long bunker shot and even fairway bunkers—top teacher David Armitage shows you how to hit them all. Time to stop dreading the sand and make bunker play a strength of your game.

1:57

Bunker Basics

Brush up on the proper setup and swing for hitting a stock greenside bunker shot.

1:09

Under the Lip

Here’s how to get the ball up fast and stop on the green. (Hint: Avoid the urge to hit it easy!)

1:30

Long Bunker Shot

One simple strategy trick will help you produce the extra 10-20 yards you need.

1:17

Uphill Bunker Lie

From an upslope, adjust your setup so you can play the shot like a level lie.

1:34

Downhill Bunker Lie

From a downslope, lean down the hill and avoid the instinct to lift the ball.

1:19

Fried Egg Lie

Here’s how to make the clubhead dig down to the ball and pop it out softly.

1:16

Ball In Sand, Feet Out

With the right adjustments, you can pull off this half-in, half-out bunker shot.

1:10

Fairway Bunkers

Learn to catch the ball clean from fairway sand with a quiet body and active arms.

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