Bunker Line — Golf Drill

Bunker line golf drills are foundational practice techniques where a visual reference is drawn directly into the sand to master the club’s entry point. Designed for everyone from high-handicap slicers to competitive sticks, these drills solve the most maddening problem in the short game: inconsistent "low-point" control. We’ve all been there—standing in a greenside trap, terrified of either skulling the ball into the next zip code or leaving it buried in the face of the bunker. To fix this, [Da

Why am I still hitting the ball thin even when using the line drill?

This usually happens if your handle is too far ahead at impact, which de-lofts the club and prevents the bounce from working. Ensure you are using an 'underarm' release as [Danny Maude](/creator/danielmaude) suggests, letting the clubhead pass the hands through the sand.

How deep should the line be in the sand?

The line should be a light surface scratch. The goal is visual feedback, not a physical trench. If the line is too deep, it can subconsciously make you 'dig' too hard, leading to the common mistake of staying down too long during the swing.

Can I practice these bunker drills at home without sand?

While sand is best for feedback, you can draw a chalk line on a practice mat. If you can consistently strike the chalk line without the club 'bouncing' too much or hitting before it, you are training your low-point control, though you won't get the 'splash' feedback.

How each of them teaches it

Coaches who demonstrate the bunker line drill, each linked at the second they start.

  1. Meandmygolf: Dial In Your Bunker Strike #golfswing #golftips. Draw a line in the sand a clubhead width behind the ball and practice hitting the front edge of the line to master low-point control and sand entry.
  2. Meandmygolf: 3 Different Shots to Play From the Bunker #golfswing #golftips. Draw three lines at different distances behind the ball to practice controlling the entry point of the club into the sand.
  3. Josh Oddy: What It Takes to Play Off +6 (No Talent Required) (from 30:00). Drawing a line in the sand and practicing striking just before the line to master low-point control and consistent sand entry.
  4. Meandmygolf: Dial In Your Bunker Strike #golfswing #golftips. Draw a line in the sand and practice hitting the front edge of it to master the club's entry point behind the ball.
  5. Danny Maude: I Started Hitting Perfect Golf Shots After Discovering This (from 4:50). Draw a line in the sand to represent the ball position and another for low point, then practice striking the sand consistently at the line to narrow your low point variance.
  6. True Swing by Erika Larkin: The Pitch Shot Drill That Will Fix Your Bunker Game (from 10:10). Draw a line in the sand and practice swinging along the L-to-L motion to ensure the club consistently bottoms out and enters the sand slightly behind the line.
  7. Golf Secrets: Stewart Cink's 15-Minute Short Game Masterclass (from 9:13). Draw a line in the sand without a ball and make practice swings focusing on entering the sand cleanly on the line before placing a ball.
  8. Warren Bennett Golf Academy: HIT BALL TURF EVERY TIME - This is not easy (from 5:38). Draw a line in the sand representing the ball and practice striking the sand past the line to ensure a forward low point.

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