Bunker Tips: Grip, Alignment, And The Setup PositionThe GripWhen playing out of a greenside bunker there is a slight adjustment you must make in your grip. The clubface must be open in your setup, so make sure to turn the clubface open and then take your grip. If you take your normal grip with the clubface square and then turn your club open, your grip will be off. This is a helpful tip that should get your grip straightened out and your bunker shots will end up closer to the hole.
AlignmentAligning your body and the club correctly in a bunker is very important. The sand shot is the only shot other than a flop shot in which you will need to make these specific adjustments in your setup.When you are addressing the ball make sure you open the clubface so that it points to the right of your target. Then, when you take your stance, open the line of your feet to the left of your target. Your clubface should be open to the same degree that your stance is open. Another way to picture this is if the line of your ball to the ball is 12 o'clock, your clubface should point to 1 o'clock, and the line of your feet, shoulders, and body should all point to 11 o'clock. Keep Your Weight On Your Left SideAnother important point in your setup is to keep more weight on your front foot. This will help ensure you can hit down on the sand which is really important to hit the golf ball out of the bunker. You want to start with more weight on your left side(for the right handed golfer) and keep your weight there throughout your swing. You do not need to be shifting your weight for a greenside bunker shot. Simply start with your weight forward and keep it there during your swing and I know you will be on your way to getting out of any greenside bunker in no time. Keeping your weight forward will also eliminate any scooping action you may have developed from trying to help the ball out of the bunker.Continue On To More Sand Game Tips
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