3 Different Bunker Shots - Trouble Shot Tuesday #63.
3 Different Bunker Shots - Trouble Shot Tuesday #63.
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Hitting high, soft, and running bunker shots requires a change in equipment and a slight change in technique. Watch as I demonstrate the three types of shots, low, high, and soft bunker shots. I also use 3 different clubs for these 3 shots.
The Low, Running Shot.
Here I would use the wedge with the least amount of loft, the 52 degree Gap Wedge with 9 degrees of bounce. I would play this like a standard bunker shot with one difference. I will allow my lower hand to cross over my higher hand (commonly called the release), which produces a lower trajectory. The club's reduced loft will not put a lot of backspin on the ball, allowing it to roll about 20 to 25 feet.
The High Shot.
I am using the lob or 60-degree wedge here. I play a standard bunker shot but again, with one small difference. This time I am going to allow my lower hand to stay "under.' Keeping the clubface facing the sky to allow a higher trajectory. And this time, the ball will only roll about 5 to 6 feet.
The High Soft Shot.
I need to have a slightly negative shaft lean to add some loft to the club, and I will widen my stance to eliminate body rotation. The clubhead will pass my hands through impact, with the hips staying still, adding even further loft. The ball will be a very high shot with plenty of spin. That ball will stop on a dime!
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Thanks for watching - 3 Different Bunker Shots - Trouble Shot Tuesday #63. I hope you learned a lot and increased your shot game repertoire!
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