Learn the essentials of playing from greenside bunkers with Tropicana Entertainment. This guide highlights proper stance setup, clubface angle, and striking the sand behind the ball to easily splash out onto the green. Improve your sand saves and build confidence around the greens.
Open the clubface before taking your grip to utilize the bounce of your sand wedge.
Widen your stance and dig your feet into the sand for a stable lower body.
Target the sand 1 to 2 inches behind the golf ball rather than striking the ball directly.
Maintain acceleration through impact to allow the sand to carry the ball out of the hazard.
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