Posts Tagged ‘bunkers’

Steve Stricker’s win at last weekend’s John Deere Classic could have been a little easier if he had not made this key mistake getting out of the sand. Do you know what I’m referring to? To find out, and to learn how to avoid making this mistake yourself, watch Mel’s latest video golf tip.

Mel Sole and Chris Marsh reveal a powerful, stroke saving visualization technique that can help you improve your bunker play.

What’s the best way to handle a short shot over a bunker? Hint: It’s not a pitch, and it’s not a chip. It’s a lob!

Check out this month's Mel in Motion video golf tip and learn the correct way to play buried lies. This video golf tip is a game saver![youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FenGDjfCqb4[/youtube] Related golf tips:November 2004: The long bunker shot!  October 2002: Playing From A "Hard" Bunker  August 2002: The "Tomahawk" Shot  May 2001: Great bunker play!January 2000 – Fairway Bunkers

In this month’s Mel in Motion video golf tip, Mel demonstrates how to "swing the handle, not the club head"—a technique that will go far in your quest for better bunker play.

Related Tips:
November 2004: The long bunker shot!
May 2001: Great bunker play!
February 2000: Fairway bunkers

Many golfers have trouble with fairway bunkers. Two common problems are “fat” shots (getting under the ball) and on the flipside, trying to “pick it clean”. In this month’s Mel In Motion video golf tip, Mel shares the truth about how to play fairway bunkers.

Related Tip: January 2000 – Fairway Bunkers

This month’s golf tip comes via Larry Wintz who says that since he attended the golf school his short bunker shots have really improved. However, the longer bunker shots are still giving him trouble as he either hits them fat or sculls them over the green. Larry, here is a solution … Read more »

This month’s golf tip comes from Ann Goodman of Harrisburg, PA  who says: "I have a terrible … Read more »

This months golf tip comes from working with a student in school last week. Ellene Harrell told me she had never been able to get out of a bunker in … Read more »

This month’s golf tip comes from Mike Dunn of Dubbo Golf Club in New South Wales, Australia. He write: … Read more »