2 Simple Fixes to Escape Any Bunker

Top Speed Golf's Clay Ballard breaks down two simple fixes to consistently escape greenside bunkers. By keeping 75% of your weight on your lead side and using a 2-inch line drill in the sand, you can control your low point and eliminate fat and bladed bunker shots.

• Position the golf ball roughly three-quarters of the way forward in your stance.
• Keep about 75% of your weight leaning on your lead side throughout the entire shot.
• Draw a line 2 inches behind the ball in practice to master hitting the sand at the exact entry point.
• Keep your shoulders level during the downswing rather than dropping your trail shoulder.

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