HOW TO HIT PERFECT BUNKER SHOTS IN MINUTES (The Secret)
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- Here is my secret tip teaching you how to hit bunker shots. This really is the most simple tip you will ever do and it allows anyone to get the ball out of the bunker instantly.
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For years golfers have tried everything to get the ball out of the bunker. The problem is one of the things they are trying to do is holding them back. A long time ago I figured out this one thing and stopped telling people to do it. Once I did I could literally get people hitting perfect bunkers shots instantly.
I know you've heard it all and probably tried it all. Well, you certainly haven't tried this. Once you do you will get every ball out the bunker which will lower your scores.
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I have been awful from the sand for my entire life. I've watched this video a handful of times recently, and it seems so simple. This past weekend, was playing in a scramble and we found ourselves in a greenside bunker. I went through these steps in my head, and hit the absolute best bunker shot I've ever hit. Thank you so much Paul!!!
That's great. Great feeling when you get them out. Stay focused and keep working on it as I suggest then you will get them all out.
For long bunker shots I use yr technique with pitching wedge….very good result. Thank you.
You can do that. Just be careful not to dig in too deep.
There are 21 Balls in the golf ball tube, today I only hit 42 but had a 100% result, out of the bunker and all on the green, I wish I could teleport myself to Vegas to show you how I have absolutely mega progressed in just 2wks, I've literally gone from massive frustration to total state of euphoric .... just dig those feet in and hit the golf ball and amaze yourselves!! And the best thing was today, I had a mini crowd of lets say 3 or 4 other golfers who came over to the bunker to watch ...what a feeling that was.
Great job. So easy to hit these shots. Makes the game a lot more fun. Keep at it.
watched yesterday, couldn't wait to get to the range today to test it out, from 40 balls I thinned 3, and that's because I didn't have the club face open, i've been sooo frustrated with bunker practice from last year and this year as I was thinning and shanking every single ball out of Bunker, and I now I know the reason why, I was twisting the clubface to an open positon, I WAS not letting go of the club to create an open face, today I did exactly what paul said AND low and behold 37 out of 40 balls came out of that bunker like they should, I made the mark in the sand, full body turn and hit the ball (or the sand) with the same swing, perfect, i'm a happy man again :-) simple really.
Very good. Bunker shots are so easy yet everyone is trying to make it too complicated. If I taught you a different swing for bunker shots you would have to learn 2 swings. You don't have time to learn 1 swing never mind 2. Now you see you can do it with ease keep at it. Get every ball consistently on the green first. Once you can do that ... start going for the pin. Great job!
Thank-you Paul. I have used your method for the past 3 times I have been out golfing. Works every time. Now I just have to work on getting closer to the pin. Again thanks!!!!
Glad you tried it and got results. So easy to get it out. Yes now you can try to dial it in.
Tried your tip today Paul. I visited 2 bunkers today, and much to my surprise, I got out first time both times!!! Felt superb, the simplicity was brilliant!!! Taken away myriad swing thoughts and fear over many years, thanks ever so much
Nice work! It is so simple but effective. This is a big part of the game so now you can get it out it will give you confidence for the rest of your game.
Great video, i play with so many seniors that fear bunkers,most are trying some advanced tour pro techniques and failing! pros are trying to get it close with subtley and skill and different distances even taking off power.Most golfers just need a gettit outer!, a standard repeatable distance for them and 1 putt or 2 putt depending where the pin is.PWs technique is the best simple.
Remember sand will stop a speeding bullet (arms only) but not a bulldozer (body)
I know exactly what you mean. My technique is super simple and works withing minutes. Once you can get every ball out then go for the pin. Getting the ball out of the bunkers takes pressure off of your long game so it is vital that you learn how to do it. It doesn't get easier than this.
I'm a 12 handicap but have had tons of trouble getting out of bunkers for the past 40 years. Totally inconsistent and lacking confidence. I watched your video (a couple of times) yesterday and went out to play today. I was in four bunkers during the round . . . I hit four very nice shots out of them! One of them on a par 5 even set up a birdie sandie!!!! Your method is simple and, because of that, inspires confidence in the swing. I cannot thank you enough!
Wow! That's great. Bunkers are so simple if you follow this. As I said in the tip I didn't always teach this. Once I switched I could get anyone out in minutes. I literally had a guy come here from New York just for a bunker lesson. He had taken 10 in a past and couldn't get it out. Literally 10 minutes was all it took. Perfect shot after perfect shot. He said I was the only one who didn't say to hit a spot 3" behind the ball. This shows you that hitting is the problem. Stop that and do it as I show in the tip and you can get them out every time. Keep up the good work.
I can't believe it. I watched this video 2 nights ago, and tried it out on the course today using a 58 degree sand wedge. I was 20ft from the hole coming out of a deep bunker. It was the shot of the day for me. It stopped 6 inches from the pin. I'm sold. Thanks for the only bunker method I'll use from now on !!
So glad you tried it and saw how easy it is to get out of bunkers. This is a huge part of the game. Keep at it.
This really works. I tried it the other day during a round where I hit a few practice shots out of the bunkers. I even forgot to grip the end of the club on one and it still worked. "Regular swing" and don't worry about hitting behind the ball are really the keys here. Was taking a perfect amount of sand and not my typical 5 inch deep sand crater.
It sure does. Been teaching this for years and can get anyone hitting perfect bunker shots in minutes. Glad you found it and having success too.
Great tip Paul. Haven’t left a ball in the bunker since I watched your video. You totally uncomplicated the bunker shot. Thanks.
Very good. These shots are so simple. Hope the doubters are reading this.
What a great lesson!!!! It helps!!!
Thanks, Stavros
Glad you liked it. Thanks.
I am beyond excited to play this weekend. Your coaching is Brilliant
Thanks Paul. Australia 🇦🇺
Thanks so much. I have a big following in AU for some reason. Maybe one day I will make it there. Stay focused, keep it simple and you will play great.
Thank you Mr. Wilson for such lucid, clear teaching method, which has benefited my own playing immensely.
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Glad to help. I appreciate the support.
I started playing golf in 1997. " Lost my shoe in the sand," as they say.. Had 1 hole in one from the bunker after hitting 100 's of buckets of balls. It is still my best memories, today. Took a few Pro guys lessons, each had different techniques and prices, yet today I am still looking for the "sand recipes". I will definitely try your tip next time I play, actually, I can't wait to try it out. Thanks for sharing.
You don't need any other bunker lessons. This is it. No joke in 10 mins or less you will be hitting perfect bunkers shots. I have done this for thousands of students. You'll see.
Excellent teaching. All the stuff about putting your weight on the front foot just leads to digging. Best bunker instruction I ever saw.
Yeah, follow my tip. You will be hitting amazing bunker shots right away. Let me know how you do.
The BEST tip to improve your bunker play! Used this during today’s round. In the bunker 4 times, sandy par twice and 2 other good looks at par (made bogey). Thanks Paul!
Thanks so much. It is so simple to get the ball out of bunkers. If you can get the ball out it take pressure off your long game. Keep up the good work.
I’ve had bunker lessons from 3 different Pros, and 2 clinics - but was still struggling. Tried your approach, which was counter intuitive from my previous teachings - and it worked. When it stops working I go back to this video to find what I have forgotten to do. Many thanks, you are a wise man. BTW how did you know I don’t practice enough?
So easy to get it out of bunkers. They were probably teaching how I taught many years ago. Glad you tried it and are getting out. This will take pressure off of your long game.
Long term struggle getting out of the sand. Saw this video yesterday so tried it in league last night. Three for three getting out and the last two were excellent shots. Great tips.
Excellent. Thanks for posting your success. I hope others see it works and try it. There is not reason people should struggle out of the bunkers.
This has to be the best bunker tip I've seen and the easiest. I've struggled getting out bunkers.been told all the contradicting advice ie 3 inches behind the ball, weight distribution etc. I'm going to try this.
Thanks so much. These are vital shots. They help take pressure off of your long game too so getting it out and on is huge. Make it complicated and too many steps and you will never get it. Stay focused. Your first goal is get them all out and on the green. Once you can do that go for the pin.
I never have problems in the bunker-just take two whacks. Then pick it up and throw the ball. I can’t wait to practice this. My game has improved immensely since I started watching these videos. Thank you!!!
Glad you are improving. You will see your bunker shots will be a breeze into the future.
Paul i have watched all your full swing videos and am committed to it with great results...never struck the ball better and i understand it......everything you say about bunker play what has been taught...ive done...now when ive watched bunker play by pros the last 10 years its all changed....no open stance...square stance...wide open club face...and swing down the line...and pros get it withon 1 foot or theyve failed....all this has screwed up my bunker play ...to the point that im a mess in the bunkers and always make sure no one is opposite me..because i might take their head off and or chunk it so hitting it again.....this bunker lesson is the only thing ive tried of yours and failed....ive done what you say to the tee....and i pick the ball with sand or lob wedge and its 70 yards over the green...its not thinned or skulled.....i am an excellent fairway bunker player....i use body swing same swing in those....i play it square...dont dig in feet...choke up 1/2 inch and play ball back from middle 1 ball length...and i swing just like you say...and i pick it..and am successful....but in greenside bunker i do the same thing...and yes i am digging my feet in...and i am not choking up...ball is 1 ball forward from middle...and i swing like from fairway....club open stance open....swing along stance line...but i just pick the ball everytime...its like my mind sees that ball and whatever adjustments i have made it still says to hit the ball first......and so i do....i am looking at the ball like i do out of sand just like body swing method....so i hit the ball even when im dug in....old methods of trying to hit 2-3inches behind ball in sand...usually did same thing...skulled into the ball and just nailed....everything ive done with drills for full swing...irons/drivers has been a glowing success...and im religious on drills at home and ive got this relaxed no arms swing no urge to hit .....im loose...im turning....it works in fairway bunkers....fairways....drives.....but in greenside bunkers....im a failure...its almost to the point where im willing to take a 2 shot penalty to place it out of the sand....honestly i would be better off....im triggered to hit the ball...no matter what the adjustments.
Easy, if you are doing what I say to do and still hitting the ball you are either lifting up or buckling your arms. You would lift if you are trying to see it before you've done it. So delay the reaction to watch it. Next, you need to loosen the arms. Start with short bunker shots. 10-20 yards. If you were hitting it that hard there is no way you would put enough into it to hit it 70 yards. The club isn't even swinging fast enough to hit it that long. Maybe the first goal is just get it out. Don't even try for the green. Super loose and just turn the hips a little to get it to pop out. Once you can do that with no arms just turn a little faster. I think you are trying to hit perfect shots so you are looking and hitting. Try it a little different and you should get it in minutes. Then goo for more.
You are spot on....played today had 3 ssnd shots...all made green...+2 sandy's.....i was doing exactly what you said....trying to see it before i hit it!.....i focused on delaying the reaction to watch it! + really loosened my arms and turned with body stayed down and just loosy goosy arms following body..and staying down to watch it..."delaying the reaction to watch it"...i keep that in my head now when i enter the bunker...+...loose arms and basic body swing mantra skills.....my skulls were from lifting up...eager to see the result......you pegged it w/o even seeing my swing!.....well...i know why....because..youve seen it all!!!!...thank you!
I watched this video last week and while playing Sunday AM - i had a fairway bunker shot - i remembered this video - nailed the shot to about 10' from the hole and sank the Birdie putt. I was very happy! i am a 80's to low 90's player. the Follow through on bunker play - seems to have been the missing element for me.....thank you Mr Paul Wilson!
Glad to help. These are important shots so keep at it.
Thank you Paul for this excellent lesson. It is about time someone taught us how to execute this difficult shot in golf.
Exactly. I saw another tip that taught people 16 things to get it out. Good luck. Simple is the key. Do it my way you will be out like a pro in no more than 5 mins.
This is pure gold thank you Paul
It sure is. I can get people out in minutes. I had a guy who came to me after taking 10 bunker lessons. He came just for a bunker lesson. I got him hitting perfect bunker shots in 10 mins. Previously no one got him out but no one told him to not purposely hit the sand.
I think the best bit is thinking of your belt buckle facing the mark in the sand to the left of your front foot. Makes sense. Gonna try it. I think 1 inch behind the ball should be right.
Thank you Paul. I Love your coaching styles. It helps me a lot. The drill you show how to relax wrists is helping me get rid of my shoulder pain. 👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏😎😎😎
Great to hear! You should be playing plain free in the near future.
Great video and will be implementing. I still struggle with uphill and downhill sand shots. I suspect there has to be adjustments for those. BTW love your visor. Staying loose is everything. Last Thursday I shot a 99. Yesterday I shot a 79 with an 8 on a par 5. I’m 72 yrs old. What do I attribute it to. I just stayed loose. From my grip to arm swing and body motion. My only swing thought was to finish my swing. It worked and made incredible contact 90% of the time. Surprisingly it worked for my putting also. Light grip and just moving my putter back and forth like a metronome. How does one knock 20 strokes off your round, playing the same course within 3 days of my worst round of the year? What a game this thing GOLF is. Gawd knows what my next round will be!
Wow. That's a huge drop in score. Good job. Yes, stay loose. As for the bunker shots it's really practicing from different lies. Open the face more or less and turn faster or slower. Stay loose for sure. This is the key for sure. Glad you see it.
Great instructions.. Love all your videos… you have helped me bring down my score by a lot
Great to hear! Glad you found this one for bunker shots. Keep it simple.
Today is 60 C in Atlanta and I tried your sand trap shot that hit like a regular shot as your feet is deep in the sand so you can aim at the ball and hit like a regular shot and the club head will automatically be under the ball. Guess what ? I hit 95-98% out of the bunker with ease, particularly if I try to straight up my right hand and not chicken wing it. Amazing Paul, best sand trap technique so far for me. Thanks a lot
Glad you tried it and were successful. Yet another person who got the ball out in minutes. Hopefully others read this and try it. People do not have to keep struggling out of the bunker.
Have always had trouble with bunker...no matter how many lessons. Have just watched you video and will be taking it to the game. So much easier. Brilliant,
You will be hitting perfect bunkers in minutes. Let me know how you do.
@@paulwilsongolf Hi. Didn't land in any bunkers because I have used your lessons on hitting with straight extended arms two feet after ball contact and the power of hips and legs to create a nice steady rotation. Not using my arms to create power. Fantastic lessons.You have started to help lower my h/cap.
@@paulwilsongolf Have sent your youtube to a couple of mates in Australia. Cheers
Can't wait to try this tip and trick out!! Bunkers are not my friend......I do the weight shift, dig down and stab at the ball.... but this looks like my game changer!!! Thanks Paul!
Just follow it and you will be hitting perfect bunker shots in minutes.
Hi Paul, went to the pratice bunker yesterday. Your tip worked immediatley on the far flag,but, I did have trouble on the near close flag. It was my fault and I knew it was my fault. I was apprehensive about taking a full swing with the flag so close. After about 30 minutes I learned to really open the face and swing a little softer and it worked. I will be back in the bunker again soon to pratice more. THANKS AGAIN Paul..BE WELL.
Nice work! Yes, you figured it out. Open the face for sure. Trust. You're welcome!
Paul, once again you prove that you are THE MASTER....really , really enjoy watching and learning from you.
Your lessons NEVER FAIL to help.
This is a bunker tip like only YOU can show it.
I will be practicing your bunker tip tomorrow morning !!...THANK YOU.
Many thanks! It will work. Once it does, please post your results.
Hi Paul..went into the practice bunker yesterday. Your tip worker immediatley on the far flag,but,it took me a long while to make it work on the near close flag. It was me and I knew it. I was afraid to take a full swing on a close flag. After about 30 minutes I figured out that opening the face more and swinging easier it would work , and it did.
I will continue to practice...look forward to more of your great videos.
THANK YOU Paul..BE WELL.
Very good. You figured it out. Now trust it.
New subscriber here. Your channel is great. Im a dad of three little ones that has zero time to practice, only lucky enough to play with friends on occasion. You help me to have fun out there and not embarrass myself!
Thanks for the sub! Having fun out there is the whole point. Keep it simple. Try to do practice swings at home working on the moves and drills I teach. Practice swings are the easiest way to work on it when you don't have time to get out there.
I have to update on how great this tip is. I’ve been Keeping track, I’m 20 for 22 with 5 sandies and no more worries in the sand after a month.
Very good. Great knowing you can get it out of the sand. Takes pressure off of your long game.
Played twenty ten course at Celtic Manor last week, and so wish I had seen this video before i played! 8 shots in one bunker killed my round literally!! Cant wait to try it out, looks so simple...
Too bad. Well into the future definitely try it. They pop out so easy. Then you get confident.
Wow. This 100% worked for me. Came out high and soft with spin with my 58 degree. Used the same technique in the grass for a flop shot. Just no digging my feet in of course. Thank you!!!
Very good. Keep it simple. It's important you get it out. Once you can it will give you a lot more confidence.
Another great tip from Paul. After poor shots last week had to try it. Worked like a charm where there’s sand during practice. I play in Florida and bunkers are inconsistent and a lot are compacted. How do I keep this same easy approach without bouncing into the ball. Is it as easy as just square the face?
This is as good of a tip on bunker shots that I have ever seen ! And to take a normal 7 iron swing, never heard of such a thing til now. Thanks Paul
Glad you enjoyed it
Brilliant way to get information to clients
Thanks so much.
"You don't even have time to practice one swing let alone two" 🤣 So true!!! Hate the bunkers but can't wait to try this. Thank you 🙏🏽
No doubt. People keep thinking inside the box. See the big picture. Glad you do.
I've watched a dozen videos on this. Most have these common points; open club, choke up, wiggle feet in the sand, wide stance, weight on front leg, hit behind the ball. I've tried them and none have worked. I'm gonna try your method the next time I go to the practice range. Will let you know how it goes.
Hit some balls today. Was touch and go but at least I'm hitting better. Now most of the balls are landing on the green. Still get some wild ones though. My biggest issue is a consistent strike in the sand. Still hitting it too fat but keeping my lower body stationary during the back and forward swing seems to help. I do try to follow through and turn my belt bucket after striking.
First goal - get every ball on the green. Once you can do that then go for the pin. Fat is too much weight on the back foot at impact so on those you are not swinging through it as I suggest. Why would you turn after striking. You need to fire the lower body from the top as soon as you start down. Try again and you will get them out perfectly in minutes.
So many bunker videos have you thinking of 25 different things during set up…I love this video instruction because of how simple your thought processes are, the tips make sense in breaking down the technique, and I’m gonna try this next time I’m out on the course. Appreciate you sharing it!
Exactly. I watched one and the person taught 16 things. Good luck with that. I make it simple and in minutes the person will hit perfect bunker shots. Simple is the key. Give it a try and let us know how you do.
@@paulwilsongolf so hit the practice green today and got in the green side bunker. Dug my feet in, opened the club, and took my normal swing…perfect got it out and rolled within 5 ft. I hit 30 shots, some within 2 ft, 90% I got out and on the green! Thinned a few, got under a few…but couldn’t be happier!
The hard part was just trusting the process and taking a full swing as I’m always think of blasting it over the green..tee…next hole😂…I like simplicity in my game…the less I have to think the better…my Dad on the other hand has 30 pre shot thoughts…I’m the opposite.
Out of all the TH-cam videos on green side bunker play, yours for me was the best and immediately paid off. Appreciate it!
Glad you like the tips. Simple is the key for sure. Make it complicated or difficult and no one will understand or get it. As you see with this one, bunker shots are simple. After you keep getting them out you will get the trust. Keep at it.
At my Muni golf course, the "bunkers" range from being hard pan to a few that were re-built and have sand in them. For years, it was a Big struggle getting out of these bunkers, but with Paul's Way(s), I do better to where I no longer have FEAR. Thank you Paul!
That's great news. Saves a lot of shots.
Almost everything is clarified except one thing. I know it's definitely not hitting 3" behind the ball or ball first and sand. Hitting how far really behind the ball?
Been watching you since 2011, your simple techniques have improved my game. You're the go to instructor when I need immediate help.
Thanks so much. I appreciate it. Simple is the key for sure.
Practice this yesterday and WOW 🤩 so much easier then what I was doing. Practice to build confidence then take to course.
That's great. I keep it super simple. The goal for most people is to get every ball out. This is the easiest way to do that. Glad you tried it and are successful.
This is so amazing bunker shot thought, instruction very clear and reasonable, I have watching great bunker shot in PGA broadcast TV with really curious how professional do it , look confident and great result to pin , your tips may unlock my bunker shot , thank you
So easy. Just follow this. I can get people hitting perfect bunker shots in minutes. Simple is the key.
Hey golfers listen up......I watched Paul’s sand video and quite frankly didn’t know what to think. I am a single digit player and could typically get out of traps but always felt lucky. Plus I was not very good at judging distance....I was just happy I was out. So the other day I was in a green side bunker and I remembered Paul’s lesson. I had never tried it but thought why not....so I did what he suggested and bam out the first time with no difficulty at all. Actually the sound was perfect and the distance quite good......give this a shot. It will take the worry out of sand shots.
Glad you tried it. Simple is the key. Works like a charm.
Awesome as always, now let's get your tip for those hard packed bunkers like the Muni's I play around here!
Glad you liked it. Thanks. You would square the face and dig the feet in. You need it to act like a shovel to get it out of the wet sand. If you can't dig it then you are picking it off the surface. I would grip down a half inch and do more of the my pitching technique. 3/4 back and turn the belt buckle to hit the shot. Still need to get through it but don't swing too hard or you will hit it over the green.
I think this is a good tip. Trying to aim at something other than the ball is just going to throw everything out of whack. I like to dig-in and put the ball about an inch forward in my stance. Does the trick.
Glad you liked it. Gets people out in minutes.
This absolutely works. Open/open/dig in/swing. Great lesson. Would love to see more short game lessons Paul. Thanks.
Thanks. I will post more short game tips in the future.
I figured out this winter that I had to move left. I still keep more weight on my front foot. But, the rest of the swing is the same. Thanks for the video.
Good stuff!
12 handicap My bunker play is a disaster. Can wreck a score anytime. I've seen every youtube posting going, lessons the lot. Came across this one, went straight to the practice bunker at my local course. Dare I say I can see light at the end of the tunnel? Love the idea of keeping the swing the same as normal. Much more consistency and so confidence. With recommended line in bunker, I was able to diagnose poor shots (mainly hitting clean over the green) as Paul said , lifting head. Worked better for me by placing ball off left in step. Recommend to anyone in the same position. PS was using Callaway sure out 2 60 degree, range of 8- 10 yards. Need to practice for longer bunker shots and different slopes
This works perfectly. Just keep it simple and you will be consistently hitting amazing bunker shots.
Great tip! Thanks Paul!
Any time!
Tried your tip and it really works! Thanks, bunkers are no longer a concern!
Good to hear! No one should ever have trouble with bunker shots. This is a big part of the game. Poor bunker play puts pressure on your long game. Glad you are getting them out.
Love your teaching... some really new approaches. It is absolutely interesting.
Glad you like it. All of my stuff is tried an tested over 29 years. Fast and easy has been my thought. This is why I say things how I say them. Keep trying it and you will play amazing golf.
Thanks Paul for another great/easy tip!…Your my 1st go to guy when I’m struggling or want to improve something in my golf game.🍻
Glad to help. This will save you a ton of shots.
Thank you, again. Trying to get my friend, a new golfer, to follow your instruction.
Thanks for the promo to others. Hope they start to follow me. Be good to start now before they get into the habit of hitting with arms. Then it's much harder to make the switch.
(the secret ) you’ve taking out all the thinking / pressure .great video
Glad you liked it. Thanks.
I’m one of those who struggles from bunkers. Still don’t know where to focus my eyes. Sand or ball. Thanks for any advice
Great video and lesson Thanks Paul. Strangely I've always been good and confident getting out of fairway bunkers, just because I use my normal swing technique without thinking about it, but as soon as I hit a green side bunker I've been altering everything..Absolute rubbish! This makes so much sense to me. I'm heading out today with more confidence than I've ever had over playing my way out. Only thing you left out is distance control. I presume you advise just opening or closing the face an appropriate amount ?
Glad you figured that out. Fairway bunkers are easy. If you hit a shot on the grass would you not hit the ball first? So you need to do your normal swing in the fairway bunker. You understand this now. Couple of things to watch for:
Dig in only 1/2 inch. Grip down 1/2 inch.
Keep your head fairly still.
7 iron and up aim left as you will fade it.
Take one more club.
If I include everything in one tip I would have about 10 tips on the channel:
DISTANCE CONTROL (greenside bunkers)
To vary the distance in bunkers you can open the face more or less, turn faster or slower, dig in deeper or shallower or any combination of the above using my bunker technique.
@@paulwilsongolf Thanks Paul. You are making my golfing life a lot easier. There are many coaches on here but some just strike a note with an individual. I understand and can feel your training working perfectly. It's making me enjoy my golf a lot more
That's great. It really is so much easier than people are making it. Glad you're with me.
Hey Paul, great lesson as always. I don’t know if you do any mental/mindset coaching but I have always thought hitting out of bunkers was fun. I’ve thought that since I was a kid. Anyway, with a mindset change and some practice, it really is…Fun! Now that I am 48, I don’t like to be in the bunker because it’s not what I aimed for, but no big deal. I always get out and get pretty close to the pin. Thanks!
Thanks. I talk mental/mindset with all of my students and reference what you are thinking in a lot of my tips. I too had fun practicing from bunkers. It is fun when you can get out (which is easy) if people follow this tip. For you, just realize you will never be perfect and sometime you will be in the bunker. As you said though, no big deal if you can get out.
How do u change this swing if up against slope of bunker?
amazing. Instantly worked hitting bunker shots like a pro.
Nice work! Great feeling when you know you are going to hit a great bunker shot.
I had a friend from Arkansas,said they had a lot of bunkers down there,he taught me how to get out.He was the only person I ever met who could hit a 1 iron well.
Getting it out of bunkers is critical for lowering your scores. Glad he taught you. 1 irons is a breeze. Used one many times when I was growing up. Pretty rare to see them now.
Took other thoughts out of my head and tried Paul’s instruction and it made sand shots so much easier. Really good tips in this video!
I knew it would work. This will save you a ton of shots.
Hi Paul. Found myself in the greenside bunker at 6th today. Used this technique out 1st without any issues. Brilliant!
However I need to work on extending my arms through the downswing. Looking for your videos on this. Thanks
Excellent. Hopefully the non-believers are seeing this. I put a heart beside everyone getting it out doing my technique. Keep up the good work. This should lower your scores.
@@paulwilsongolf I've always struggled with bunkers over the years. But hopefully after today- no more struggles
Ok... Will try this next day. Thanks for this tip
Great. Post your results after you try it.
Amazing
Digging the feet in to get below the ball was the best tip for me. I'm not scared to swing hard in the green side bunker now.
Exactly. So simple to hit perfect bunker shots. This is 5 mins.
Thank you very much for your Tipp. what about the Distance Control with the normal, Swing, when the Green is not to far away? I Would very, appriciate your answer. 🎉❤
Open the face more or less. Turn you hips faster or slower. Or a combination of both
Thank u for this sir. How about controlling distance out of bunker?? Is it same principle as pitch shots? Shorter back swing for shorter bunker distance? Etc.
Open the face more or less and/or turn faster or slower.
I haven't tried yet, but other comments say it works. I just can't get over the fact that i am trained to hit the ball first.... so how can my mind compensate all of a sudden to ignore all the normal iron shots where striking the ball first is paramount? I get that the feet are buried, but not all lies on grass are level either, and if we did this in say a lie with the ball a little higher than level, we would hit it fat. How do you overcome the tendency to hit the ball first? Even some of the reviews had that happen. I see not choking up on the club is one key. Do you try to have any other swing thoughts to prevent a skulled shot thx!!?
Lie doesn't matter. You take sand because you dig your feet in. If it is an uneven lie you are still lower than the ball but it is tilted. Works in minutes. Just try it. IMPORTANT: You are not trying to purposely hit down on a golf ball for any of you other iron shots either. The right fundamentals allows you to hit down. As for bunkers I call it hitting out of white grass. Same swing.
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Very easy and clever
Works like magic. Instant perfect shots and every time you are hitting your other shots you are also practicing your bunker shots.
uh - i don't need help out of the bunker. i'm actually really good at it.
however - i do listen to everyone's different ideas and you generally have good tips.
added - i use different wedges based on the depth of the bunker for added or less lift.
Glad you like the tips. Just don't get confused. Too much info can wreck your game.
@@paulwilsongolf thanks - i have just enough info to sufficiently wreck my game. 🙂
Excellent tip
Very easy to get out of bunker
Thank you
Thanks so much. Super simple and you will get it out every time.
So with thicker or heavy wet sand the idea is the same except then one would open the club less and therefore take more direct aim? The problem we more often encounter here is hard packed sand. The sand mixes with a little dirt over time and then bakes in the sun becoming hard packed or a very very thin layer of sand sitting on hard pan.
You would square the face and dig the feet in. You need it to act like a shovel to get it out of the wet sand. If you can't dig it then you are picking it off the surface. I would grip down a half inch and do more of the my pitching technique. 3/4 back and turn the belt buckle to hit the shot. Still need to get through it but don't swing too hard or you will hit it over the green.
Thanks For Making it So Easy To Understand.
You're welcome! First step is to get out every time. Once you can do that then go for the pin.
Excellent tip
Glad you liked it. This will get you out of bunkers in minutes. Let us know how you do.
I really don't struggle with the Sand but I should try your method I'm one of those hit it 2 inches before but I do create a whole swing.
This is such an easy way to do it. Yes, please try it. This is what I do.
I really like how you keep things simple 👍 Could you please give us some tips on how to read the putting greens and distance control to putt. Thanks 😊
Practice long and short putts. That's all. Never practice from 12 feet.
Why the 12 feet?
@@gotchugarrosh6825 guess cause 12 feet would be middle, right?
The percentages which I won't go in to right now. Think of it this way if you can get a 30+ footer withing 3 feet don't you think you could make your percentage from 12 feet? Putt long and short putts that it.
It seems so natural to choke down after you dig in, big mistake ! Have to go to the end of the grip like a normal swing, then magic happens ! Thanks Paul, great and easy tips as usual.
Exactly. Figuring this out was a huge breakthrough for my teaching and the students I have taught. This is a big part of the game so once they can get it out it all changes. Great feeling.
Great fantastic tip Paul. Will try soon. Anything special adjustment need for bunker shot really close say flag just about 10-12yrds from ball?
Well there you would have to open the face wide open. When you do you need to fire the hips harder to get the speed to propel the ball forward and get onto the green. Takes trust but pops out perfectly.
Thanks Paul.
Paul, at my course I will occasionally wind up with a 50-100 yard bunker shot. Really a shorter fairway bunker shot. Obviously hitting the sand behind the ball will leave the result woefully short. If I dig in a bit, would I then have to choke down an inch or so to avoid hitting behind the ball and to get the club face closer up into the ball for crisper contact? Do you have a fairway bunker TH-cam video? Thanks much. Love your content.
Fairway bunker shots are like real golf shots with a few adjustments. Don't dig in your feet more than 1/2" (You don't want to take sand before the ball) You need to hit the ball first as you would do on the grass. Grip down just a little to make sure you are going to hit the ball first. Head as still as you can so you don't lose balance. Just like a real shot so you were close to what I do I just barely dig in though.
Another great lesson, thanks Paul, how do you tackle different distance, change club or swing lengths
Thanks. For distance you open or closed the face more or less and driver the lower body harder or slower. You can change clubs too. Up to you.
you right we dont have white powder sand here in east we got wet beach sand but i still never tried to hit behind the ball cause everyone hits behind iron shots just dont dig in to after the ball i tried a hybrid SW years ago an its been so good..everyone always asking me what is that im hitting out the sand great tip
i been in sand more in the last two weekend than i have all summer...i was hoping for some long bunker tips
we have a bunker on par 5 thats like 350 yards its a dog leg an about 120 yards into green i hit 8 iron yesterday still was few yards short now i driving the ball so far im getting into trouble that im not use to getting into hahahahahaha i guess thats good trouble to have...the club owner said you got your distance back you killing the ball
paul i bet everyone at my club been watching your videos watching me hahahahahahaha
Turn faster and adjust how open the face is. Fairway bunkers. Don't dig in much. grip down a half inch. Keep your head more still. Play for a fade and take one more club.
Hi Paul, thank you so much for all of your tips !!! I come up short on most of my bunker shots especially the long ones. Should I use a gap or pitching wedge ?
You're welcome. Thank you for the support. To vary the distance in bunkers you can open the face more or less, turn faster or slower, dig in deeper or shallower or any combination of the above using my bunker technique.
Great tip Paul, because it’s so simple.
Absolutely. Let us know your results.
Hi Paul, this tip really worked ,I was looking like a pro hitting high bunker shots but had problem with them when there's no sand.
Glad you found me and tried it. As I said, they come out with ease. The no sand is tricky. We have a lot of this in Vegas here as the wind blows the sand out of the bunkers. What I do is have a square face. I am square. I feel like it pick the club up going back so it is steep. Then I chop down on the sand not really doing the full follow through. Instead I go about waist high in the follow through because hitting the sand takes all of the speed off. So it's a square faced shot. It pops them right out. On a hard surface if you do the open faced shot you will zing it over the green because the club bounces off the sand. You need it to dig in. Give it a try. Works great.
Paul fantastic help. Following up to this can you please tell me how to both play a very short soft bunker shot say 5m's to the pin & how also to achieve the correct distance for longer shots so that you don't just get it out but can also control the distance of longer bunker shots so that you don't leave the ball well short of the pin?.
Glad you liked it. Thanks. To vary the distance in bunkers you can open the face more or less, turn faster or slower, dig in deeper or shallower or any combination of the above using my bunker technique.
How do you judge different length shots? Change clubs or backspin backspin length? Richard
Open or square the face more or less. Turn the body faster or slower. Dig in more or less. Or any combination of the above.
Paul. I play in the northeast where bunkers tend to be harder or wet. It is difficult to dig in too much with feet. What changes do you suggest in that situation?
Square the face. Dig in as much as you can and turn your hips.
Great lesson Paul... do you have any words of wisdom for fairway bunkers... setup kills me getting solid contact.. thanks man
They are like real golf shots with a few adjustments. Don't dig in your feet more than 1/2" (You don't want to take sand before the ball) You need to hit the ball first as you would do on the grass. Grip down just a little to make sure you are going to hit the ball first. Head as still as you can so you don't lose balance. Aim left playing for a fade with 7 iron and up. 8 iron down you might hit it straight or pull it a little due to the head being kept still. Take one more club. Normal full golf swing. Trust you will hit the ball first.
can you add a fairway bunker tutorial? I can't seem to hit the ball cleanly and most often duff the ball just onto the fairway or worse.
Don't dig in. Keep your head fairly still. Grip down 1/2". Normal swing.
Thanks man this a keeper
It is for sure. Works like a charm.
I've used this technique several times now and I can tell you it worked each time. Excellent lesson. I would encourage everyone to try it.
It sure does. I would have thought this would have went viral then we could get everyone out of bunkers. Oh, well. One day they may find it.
@@paulwilsongolf Love the lessons Paul.
Paul, I’m not sure why, I’m a high handicapper who is very average at chipping but from the first time I hit out of the bunker I was doing it so well and am confident I can get up and down from the bunker. I know this is a strange question but is there any chance this could tell me something about my normal chipping? Is there anything I could try in my normal chipping? I understand that this is a very strange question but thank you very much Mr Wilson. Another thing Mr Wilson is that when I’m chipping I feel like I am going to hit my right knee in the downswing and in fact sometimes I do (this is my main question), is there anything I can do to fix this?
Chipping is easy. It's a stroke like putting. Stance about 3-4 inches apart left foot turned out. Ball off back instep. Hands forward. 3-4 knuckle grip. Weight forward favoring left foot (no weight shift). Stroke it like a putt. So it is kind of like putting with your hands way ahead. Visualize your putter as you make the stroke. Keep in mind the stroke will angle up and down due to leaning on the forward leg. This creates the descending blow which gets the ball up and onto the green. Then follow this tip to dial in your distances:
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@@paulwilsongolf thank you as always Mr Wilson
Folks, another tip from Paul that works. Follow to a T. Make sure butt end faces the ground and swing normal. Incredible results. Out the last seven times and 2 sandies.
It sure does. I can get people hitting perfect bunker shots in minutes.
Great tip as usual Paul. Any tips to get my wife to let me golf more?
Glad you liked it. As for more golf, if your happy it should make her happy. Also, tell her I told you to play more golf. Blame it on me.
Thanks and it works. How about firm sand? Can u also teach about fairway bunkers?
Thanks. You would square the face and dig the feet in. You need it to act like a shovel to get it out of the wet sand. If you can't dig it then you are picking it off the surface. I would grip down a half inch and do more of the my pitching technique. 3/4 back and turn the belt buckle to hit the shot. Still need to get through it but don't swing too hard or you will hit it over the green. Fairway bunkers. Maybe in the future.
Ball position alittle off the centre Paul?What about the blade ?
Forward of center. What about the blade? Face is open. Not sure what else you need to know.
I was taught at young age the flop shot off grass. Once I was completely confident with the flop shot from grass I was told to get in the practice bunker and flop it out of the bunker. 35 years laters I’ve been flopping out of bunkers with complete confidence.
Perfect. I teach people to do this too. Start on the grass then move to the sand.
@@paulwilsongolf both funnest shots in golf especially for kids !