Really clear. Thanks very much. I personally find a downhill lie on the far side of the bunker by far the most difficult lie situation. Very often the ball hits the front lip and does not get out
Awww, Burghill Valley; how I miss that place. Hopefully back there soon. I think I've spent more time in that 8th bunker than in the bar. And I've spent a lot of time in the bar. Thanks Stuart, great video.
Thanks Malcolm, i think these are the top few basics to better bunker play.At the end of the day you need to work out how many bunkers you go in and structure your practice time accordingly. Hope that makes sense. Thanks for watching
@@cartersmithgolf Definitely 😉 although I would differ from your square on approach as I've always opened up the body with the club face square to the intended target, maybe that's the way I learned 👍
Good stuff! I usually try to blast it out of the bunker with very variable results. This seems like a great way to regain some control over the ball. Thanks for the tips.
Yeah that blast shot also can have a lot of consequences when it goes wrong too (maybe say on a bare lie or you catch it a little thin etc). The more control you have with your club the better. Thanks for watching. 🙏👍
@@cartersmithgolf Cheers for the reply. Can I suggest a title for an upcoming video; "Is taking divots a bit of a wank?" . The only time I take a divot is when I duff a shot. My best shots are clean, yet I see all you pro players taking divots. What's the story with divots? Do you need to take a divot to make a good shot? Are there famous pro players that don't take divots? Am I less of a player because I leave the fairway relatively unmolested? Teach me!
No problems I’ll do a video on it but in the meantime it’s a byproduct of your weight shifting forward at impact and the angle of attack that is incurred in doing this. If you have a swing of yours on camera (hitting a shot) I can have a quick look for you. 👍👍
No problems I’ll do a video on it but in the meantime it’s a byproduct of your weight shifting forward at impact and the angle of attack that is incurred in doing this. If you have a swing of yours on camera (hitting a shot) I can have a quick look for you. 👍👍
Some nice swings there Stu. I used to be ok out of bunkers but the last few seasons I feel to have gotten really poor 😩 Definitely the issue is concentrating on my game...clearly I've not been practising my bunker play enough, only myself to blame😡
Wish someone would do these tips out of sorts of bunkers the majority of us have to deal with. Rock hard with no sand!
I hear you 🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻
Really clear. Thanks very much. I personally find a downhill lie on the far side of the bunker by far the most difficult lie situation. Very often the ball hits the front lip and does not get out
Your welcome David, yeah that’s a stinker. I did cover that one in an episode called “How to play BAD bunker lies”. Thanks for watching. 🙏
Awww, Burghill Valley; how I miss that place. Hopefully back there soon. I think I've spent more time in that 8th bunker than in the bar. And I've spent a lot of time in the bar. Thanks Stuart, great video.
Agreed Chris, missing being out there a lot. Hopefully we’ll be back real soon. 👍
Really good lesson Stuart , first thing I need to do when we can play again is spend some time practicing those shots and not panicking.
Thanks Malcolm, i think these are the top few basics to better bunker play.At the end of the day you need to work out how many bunkers you go in and structure your practice time accordingly. Hope that makes sense. Thanks for watching
Strongest part of my game Stuart 👍 a local tour player calls me "Gary Player" 👍
Other parts of the short game could be described as polar opposites 🤣
That’s those links bunkers for you. Be good or die trying. 😂👍👍👍
@@cartersmithgolf Definitely 😉 although I would differ from your square on approach as I've always opened up the body with the club face square to the intended target, maybe that's the way I learned 👍
Stu I used to be good at bunker shots but my current course doesn't have any! These are GREAT tips!
Oh I see, I’ve played a few good courses with no bunkers. Always good to be prepared. 👍👍
@@cartersmithgolf They removed them years ago because the deer and elk used them as bathrooms!
Nice tips
Thanks Pal 🙏🙏
Good stuff! I usually try to blast it out of the bunker with very variable results. This seems like a great way to regain some control over the ball. Thanks for the tips.
Yeah that blast shot also can have a lot of consequences when it goes wrong too (maybe say on a bare lie or you catch it a little thin etc). The more control you have with your club the better. Thanks for watching. 🙏👍
@@cartersmithgolf Cheers for the reply. Can I suggest a title for an upcoming video; "Is taking divots a bit of a wank?" . The only time I take a divot is when I duff a shot. My best shots are clean, yet I see all you pro players taking divots. What's the story with divots? Do you need to take a divot to make a good shot? Are there famous pro players that don't take divots? Am I less of a player because I leave the fairway relatively unmolested? Teach me!
No problems I’ll do a video on it but in the meantime it’s a byproduct of your weight shifting forward at impact and the angle of attack that is incurred in doing this. If you have a swing of yours on camera (hitting a shot) I can have a quick look for you. 👍👍
No problems I’ll do a video on it but in the meantime it’s a byproduct of your weight shifting forward at impact and the angle of attack that is incurred in doing this. If you have a swing of yours on camera (hitting a shot) I can have a quick look for you. 👍👍
I just can't get myself to play a proper bunker shot but I've developed a kind of chunky hack with a 50° wedge that usually gets it out and running.
Often the best policy. Get it out and move on. 👍
Some nice swings there Stu.
I used to be ok out of bunkers but the last few seasons I feel to have gotten really poor 😩
Definitely the issue is concentrating on my game...clearly I've not been practising my bunker play enough, only myself to blame😡
Yeah it’s been tough to get our heads into bunker play as we haven’t been allowed in them for a wile.
How to get out of a steep faced bunker and badly plugged ball ?
That’s a fun one for sure. When we get back out there I’ll endeavour to face that nightmare for you. 🤦🏻🤦🏻😂😂👍