Mr. Short Game has a new Bunker Technique – Shallow not Steep to get your bunker game back in shape.
Conventional teaching generally has you take an open stance with an open club face and swing along the target line. This typically results in a steep attack angle, which doesn’t always work well in soft sand.
Bunker Technique – Shallow not Steep
Instead of a steep attack angle, why not use a shallow attack angle. To ingrain this new feeling, we’ll first practice the wrong technique to get the right result.
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I’ll try this but it sounds like a shank in the making
Assuming neutral grip …
Ball position with changed stance:
– closed / 100 balls
– square / thereafter
Required stance/ swing changes due to sand:
– firm
– soft
Does a Great Job, Explains it so the average golfer can understand,
Bunker shots are the toughest part of my game. Great tip. Can’t wait to try it. Thanks Matt.
You are always giving us good tips we can understand! Will give it a go!
Just curious what loft you are using in the bunker?
Unclear about ball position……forward (off the left foot) or in the middle of your stance?
Matt-I have had reasonable results this year out of greenside bunkers UNLESS it is a longer shot to other side of large green.should these suggestions in the video help that?Also,does the sand consistency merit consideration?
With my old steep angle of attack I was barely getting out of bunkers leaving 30 footers. Mr. Short Game”s shallow technique has significantly improved my bunker game. More rollout gets me closer to the hole. For longer shots I can even club down to a 50 degree and get it out. (would never use a 50 degree before with old swing) Love Mr. Shorts Game’s energy as well as his humor.
My friends are starting to call me Mr. Short Game…now if the MSG Hats could be back in stock. Can’t find them anywhere.
That’s the technique taught for years by former England golf coach Gary Smith. Calls it the Linear system. Very effective too
ok I see what you are doing. Any thoughts about bunkers with ‘thin sand’. When I hit these I have real issues with the club bouncing off the sand and then into the ball. Very dangerous for others around the green. Thanks