How to get out easily in shallow sand.

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leebev · #1 (**permalink**) 03-14-2006, 09:52 AM

Hi all, I've recently been having problems with bunkers on my home course. The sand is very shallow, and using a classic bunker swing, I'm tending to thin the ball hitting it 30yds. I recently played at the famous 'Woodhall Spa' in Lincolnshire, and the bunkers on the Hotchkin are about 6 - 13ft deep. However, the sand was lovely, and I was getting the ball up an out much easier.

Any tips for playing out of shallow sand?

Thanks.

Lee.

GreeBoman · #2 (**permalink**) 03-14-2006, 10:46 AM

Keep your hands ahead of the ball
Keep your weight biased towards the front foot.
Get a feel for the sand by working your feet down into it.
Dont open the club face too much, it increases the bounce.
Consider using a PW/LW (a club with less bounce, designed to dig into the ground)

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