Golf coach Dan Grieve breaks down the essential techniques needed to launch the ball high out of deep greenside bunkers. By opening the clubface wide at setup, hinging the wrists early, and committing to speed through the sand, golfers can easily overcome high bunker lips.
Open the clubface wide prior to taking your grip to maximize loft and utilize the club's bounce.
Position the ball forward in a wide, stable stance with knees flexed.
Hinge your wrists early in the backswing to create a steeper angle of entry.
Commit to full acceleration through the sand under the ball to generate maximum vertical height.
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