Make bunker play a breeze


  • Golf
  • Sunday, 17 Aug 2025

England’s Tommy Fleetwood hits out a bunker in a PGA Tour event in Memphis, Tennessee. Remember that opening the face at set-up is crucial as it presents the sand wedge’s sole and its bounce to the sand. — AP

AMATEURS, it is often said, use their hands too much when they find themselves in a sand trap.

What you want to try, is use your body in connection with your arms and shoulders more. That’s what a great number of golf instructors say. Here are a few tips to help make great bunker play a breeze.

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