These type of bunkers present their own chalenges. If you play a regular bunker shot as decribed in the forum. A skull or top can easily occur when the club head bounces off the ground and into the ball.

I offer 2 suggestions:

The first is to use a low bounce (4* or less) lob wedge an play it as a flop shot. Pinch the ball off the sand. Commit to the shot and swing through.

The second is a wristy flip shot that works well and can also be played off hardpan. Setup in an upright position. Hold the shaft vertical and hit the ball off the toe with a flip of the wrist. It won't go a great distance but will go high enough to clear a bunker lip.

Bonus shot: If you get caught next to the lip in semi-soft sand, use the same shot as above with the top edge of a 5 iron and create a mini explosion. Pops the ball straight up and on the green.

Something to try when nothing else seems to work,

GolfBald

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