3 WAYS TO SPLASH IT CLOSE

For a standard or spinning shot, I play the ball forward in my stance and set as much weight as possible on my front foot. I set my hands back a little so they’re almost behind the ball. That creates more angle in my left wrist, which adds loft to the clubface. Once you’ve settled into your address, keep your weight on your front foot as you make your swing. My preference is to have the face wide open, but it’s not essential. I like the feeling of being able to get almost vertical on my backswing. For me, the secret to playing great bunker shots is maintaining the loft on the clubface all the way through impact. To do this, I focus on holding the angle I created at the back of my left wrist as I slide the club underneath the ball.