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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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Golfs most famous Bunkers

Golfs’ most famous Bunkers

Golfs’ most famous Bunkers is a short Golf blog listing the best, worst & hardest bunkers in Golf. Before I start, let me explain What a Bunker is. According to the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews who write the rules, Bunkers are: specially prepared areas intended to test the player’s ability to…
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