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Sand trap swing form and techniques from loco4golf Pro Gary Balliet

Proper downswing techniques from the video lesson series at Tips and techniques about how to play and swing from sand traps. Use multiple sand wedges–PW (48degrees of loft) Gap (52 degrees of loft) SW (56 degrees) & Lob (60 degrees) Each sand wedge has “Bounce” on the bottom of the sand wedge that skips the ball out of the sand bunker-Never dig it out-swing it out! Swing smooth and easy. Sand shots require a more vertical motion like drawing the letter “V”(clubhead) The motion is inside to inside NOT out side to inside. Hard sand use less bounce, 4-6 degrees. Soft sand use more bounce, 8-12 or more degrees Longer bunker shots use a 52 degree (lower) Short bunker shots use a 56 or 60 degree (high) Set-Up:Pick the correct wedge according to sand tecture and length of shot. Stance open to about 40 degrees-beginners stay square.(Left) Sand wedge slightly open–allows golfer to utilize more bounce. Ball position slightly forward (or middle) Weight on left foot slightly (75% left foot) Swing:Swing twice as hard compared to a pitch shot. (drag takes place) Hit about two inches behind ball. (see” egg drill”) Complete the finish-like a full golf swing. Don’t lift-it-out—let the clubhead do it. REMEMBER the shaft finishes vertical or slightly right of the target–never release and swing the club head around your body

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Golf: Playing the Short Game : Hitting Bunker Shots in Golf

Use a sand wedge or lob wedge to hit a bunker shot; learn how in thisfree online golfing video lesson on the fundamentals of the short game. Expert: Ray Boone Contact: www.rayboonegolf.com Bio: Ray Boone has been involved in the golf game for nearly twenty years, teaching the game of golf and playing in hundreds of tournaments. Filmmaker: Paul Muller

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Greenside Bunker Shots: Easy Out with the Sandy Sand Wedge

PGA Pro Ken Martin explains the principles of the bunker shot, including drills to get out of the sand, and the mechanics of sand wedge clubs. Martin also explores the Moe Norman “Sandy” Sand Wedge. Video courtesy of moenormangolfacademy.org.