Tag: Bunker

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How to rake a bunker

How to rake a bunker

How to rake a bunker is a short golf blog post that looks at the does and don’ts of raking the sand. Prepare yourself properly To start with, prepare yourself properly. When you are approaching the bunker, choose where your entry point is going to be. (This may not always be the lowest part of…
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How to escape from a plugged lie?

How to escape from a plugged lie?

How to escape from a plugged lie is a short golf blog post outlining the key points to success when faced with the so-called “Fried Egg” Normal Bunker shot When the ball finds the bunker, a player would normally think about the following points. Take the desired club. This will vary due to the depth…
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The Basic Bunker Shot

The Basic Bunker Shot

The Basic Bunker Shot is a short Golf blog post explaining the foundations of great bunker play. The basics are simple and for this example, we will presume that the lie of the ball is good. Please remember that my explanations are based on righthanded golfers. The Basic Bunker Shot Which club should I use?…
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