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Bunker advice

• Malcolm2700 13 Posts

  Fri, Dec 9 2016 6:18 PM

  Hi

  Was wondering if anyone more experienced players can point me in the right direction.

  I am really struggling with bunker shots.

  For example just 2 minutes ago I am 14 yards from hole but 5ft below the hole.

  I played a half power punch shot with backspin as I normally do but am not happy with the results at all.

  Are there any shots or any way I can play a shot that goes really high then down quickly?

  Any guidance most gratefully received.

  Thank you.

  Malcolm 

   

• garypinhunter 1,049 Posts

  Sat, Dec 10 2016 8:34 AM

  This link my help.  It is from my website. Gary

• YankeeJim 25,827 Posts

  Sat, Dec 10 2016 9:59 AM

  Malcolm2700:

  Are there any shots or any way I can play a shot that goes really high then down quickly?

  If you're not too far away from the edge, try a pitch. Flops work, too. Only way to know is by trying. Personally, I pitch the majority of the time from greenside bunkers.

• ostfriedel 2,052 Posts

  Sat, Dec 10 2016 10:03 AM

  Hi Malcolm

  Even if I dont understand all that words in english now and here after my third glas of Scotch Whisky (It`s amazing, continue to destillate it, you Scottish Bravehearts!) Garys webside tips will surely help you a lot.

  Second I wanna say is that expierience is unpayable. Try it all out, all those kinds of shots in any of those plenty situations, and you will have lots of fun here.

  Third: A shot that goes high and then down quickly is the flop. You can also use it from bunkers. You have to give more power and aim it to the left side then, cause the ball will fly to the right side. Try out 17 flop for example for a 14 yard 30/40 bunker shot.

  Have fun and enjoy yourself,

  Friedel

• Malcolm2700 13 Posts

  Sat, Dec 10 2016 10:44 AM

  Thanks Gary

   

  A lot of good info on your site which has given me something to work on.

• alosso 21,066 Posts

  Sat, Dec 10 2016 1:03 PM

  My hint is that L29 Cleves don't bring top results. You may have to suffer some imperfection until you equip the perfect gear. One step ahead might be a 50 yds ATV (L40?), but only the top wedges will eventually satisfy you.

• MrFunnyWobbl 894 Posts

  Sat, Dec 10 2016 3:31 PM

  Puttlucks bunker tips will help a lot. Scotthope (I think??) made it into a nice infographic. 

• darktone 151 Posts

  Wed, Dec 21 2016 3:01 AM

  I hit full power with my 60 yard club. Add 10 yards to the distance and add or subtract a yard per foot of elevation. Then I take green speed into account. This usually gets me to with in three yards.

• Kenher01 1,151 Posts

  Wed, Dec 21 2016 5:34 AM

  Of all who have posted on this, jeffmatulich's Sand Save stats are by far the best. I can't speak for him but he "may" share his thoughts/formula with you privately 

  Ken

• jeffmatulich 482 Posts

  Wed, Dec 21 2016 9:41 AM

  Well as Greg Norman always used to say "This is where I just close my eyes and pray" - That is the ultimate definition of almost every bunker shot on WGT....