PGA Tour professional Jason Day joins The Lads to reveal four crucial keys for consistent bunker shots. He explains why getting low at setup, keeping the head high and steady, rotating the chest forward, and returning the shaft to vertical at impact generate maximum height, control, and soft landing.
Lower your setup with a wider stance and extra knee flex (semi-squat) to slide the club face under the ball.
Keep your head high and steady to ensure a shallow, repeatable sand entry.
Rotate your chest and center line forward through impact so the low point stays ahead of the ball.
Avoid forward shaft lean at impact—aim for a vertical shaft to maintain loft and bounce.
Use the line drill in practice to train consistent impact distance behind or near the ball.