GOLF
GREENSIDE SAND BUNKER TIP
by PGA Professional Paul Purtzer
PURTZER GOLF ACADEMY SWING TIP - Greenside
Bunkers
September 2004
The September Tip is on how to play confidently out of the
bunkers.
Our first goal when we are in the bunker is to get the ball
out of the sand and onto the green.
As you adddress the ball, aim left of the target and open
the clubface so that it is facing slightly right of the
target and grip the club so that the left thumb is on top
of the shaft. Your weight should be 65% on your left side
and the ball positioned off your left heel. Wiggle your
feet 1/2" or so in the sand and choke down 1/2"
on the club.
Good players always focus on the ball when hitting a normal
shot. But when you are in a greenside bunker you need to
pick out a speck of sand 2 1/2-3" behind the ball to
focus on.
As you start the club away from the ball, swing it up quickly
with your right hand, immediately pointing the butt of of
the club toward the ground. Keep your eye focused on the
speck of sand behind the ball, and keep your weight on your
left side. The left arm should be straight throughout the
shot as it should be with all swings.
The forward swing starts slowly with the lower body first,
your chin stays level (head does not drop down or pull up)
. Then hit firmly thru the sand under the ball with your
right hand. You want to be aggressive with this shot and
you can be if you stay focused and your head stays level!
A well-executed sand shot has a distinct "whoomph"
sound at impact.
As always, I hope this tip will help you play better golf.
See a Purtzer Golf Academy professional to make sure you
are working on the right things to get the most out of your
game, and be sure to take advantage of the tools on www.AspiringGolfer.com
in conjunction with this tip. Go to the practice bunker
with this tip, make careful notes to yourself about the
things you feel when doing this and then store them in your
AspiringGolfer.com lessons learned log.
Swing smooth and hit it long and straight!
Paul
Paul Purtzer, President
PURTZER GOLF
3939 E. Taro Lane
Phoenix, AZ. 85050
602 569-7960
www.purtzergolf.com
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