What: Your aim is to study the 2 strategic choices for managing an extended greenside bunker shot.
Why: It’s typically too troublesome to generate sufficient clubhead velocity to splash the sand and carry the ball 30, 40, or 50 meters like a traditional bunker shot. Utilizing a “decide” technique is usually safer for distance.
How:
OptionWhen to UseTechnique1. The Splash (Regular Bunker Shot)Shorter distances (or if you’re assured you’ll be able to generate excessive velocity).Play like an everyday bunker shot, however use a Pitching Wedge and swing as laborious as you’ll be able to to splash the sand an extended distance.2. The Choose (Fairway Bunker Model)Longer distances (e.g., 30-50+ meters) and with a low lip.Deal with it like a pitch shot off a good lie. Use a Pitching Wedge, grip down, lean your weight ahead, and purpose to “decide the ball off the highest” of the sand with minimal sand affect.
Key Reminder: You can’t use the decide approach if the bunker has a excessive lip.
