Sand play around the green can be a challenge for some golfers. Here’s all you need to know to have great sand play.
Open the blade of your sand wedge so that it is aiming about five feet to the RIGHT of the flag. Open your stance so the tips of your feet and shoulders are aligned with each other and are aiming about five feet LEFT of the pin.
When you swing back, swing the clubhead only as high as your right shoulder. Don’t use more than about 60% power on the swing. The clubface should slice ACROSS AND DOWN THROUGH the sand, behind the ball.
More than any other shot on the course, follow-through is essential to lift the ball out of the sand. If you want the ball to stop more quickly, hit the sand about 1 inch behind the middle of the golf ball. If you want the ball to run, you need to hit about 2.5 inches behind the middle of the ball. Use this method and your days of poor sand play are behind you.
But of course no improvement comes without practice. Find a course in your area that has a chipping green with a bunker where you can practice. After a while, your confidence will skyrocket.
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