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Today's tip is for golfers who have had difficulty getting out of bunkers and sand traps.
First, what is the difference between a bunker and a sand trap?
A sand trap is a bunker, but a bunker is not always a sand trap. You might also come across "waste bunkers", that are filled with various impediments to
the swing, that might consist of sand, pine needles, gravel, sea shells, or various bits of vegetation.
A grass bunker is a deliberately placed depression in the ground
which is covered in grass instead of being filled with sand. Often the length of the grass in these bunkers is challengingly long.
These, however, are not hazards under the rules of golf, unless
covered by a local rule. So you can ground your club in a waste or
grass bunker.
OK, on to today's golf tip, entitled, "How to Get out of Bunkers and Sand Traps". Everyone knows how frustrating they can be if you don't know the proper mechanics to get out of them. However, the bottom line is, for the pros, bunker shots are some of the easiest shots on the course.
These steps
will ensure that you have the right mechanics for getting out of
bunkers. Once 
you’ve read these steps, practice them and get
used to hitting out of bunkers, and they will become just as natural
as a regular short game shot. These steps will give you the solid
foundation that you need for bunker success.
Here are the steps: (note: These steps apply to a normal sand bunker. Not wet or hard sand)
1. Choke down
on the golf club (Have your right index finger about an inch from
the bottom of the grip). Choking down gives you the control with
the club and also allows you to “feel” the shot rather
than hitting it.
2. Narrow your stance a little and play the ball a few inches forward
in your stance. This will also aid in controlling the shot, and
it will contribute to higher ball flight.
3. Dig into the sand with your feet a little and get comfortable.
4. Keep your body completely still throughout (no twisting hips).
5. Start your swing with your arms and keep your swing vertical.
The end of the grip butt should be pointed at the ball at the top
of your back swing. (Don’t bring the club straight back, remember
steep is better here!)
6. Your left arm should be parallel to the ground and fully extended
at the top of your swing.
7. Then start your downswing at the sand focusing to hit 1 inch
behind the ball. Don’t focus on hitting the ball, hit the
sand an inch behind and the ball will get out every time!
8. Your arms and body follow the ball as it leaves the sand.
9. Remember steep angle into the sand is key here, however you don’t
have to swing too hard, we are not blasting the ball out we are
advancing it.
Drill:
Go into a bunker and take 3 clubs your pitching wedge, sand wedge,
and a lob wedge(if you have one). Remember that you can get creative
with shots; just because it’s a sand wedge doesn’t mean
that you’ll “feel” the most comfortable or give
you the best results. But I want you to notice the difference in
design and performance.
Regardless, hit a few shots with each club and really notice the difference in how the ball comes out of the sand. Then choose the club that bests suits you. But remember on all these clubs swing steep and hit 1 inch behind the ball. You can even draw a line 1-2 inches behind the ball and aim for that line.
At home, office, or at the course take practice swings and focus on bringing the club up at a steep angle. Watch as your grip end points to the ground. And stop there - this is the position that you want to be in. A great way to see if the grip is pointed over the ball is sticking a tee in the grip handle. Do that a few times to ensure that you know where to stop the golf club and start your steep downswing. Then the downswing is easy! Just hit an inch behind the ball. Practice this for a few days then go have fun in a bunker!
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