A Simple Way To Play Greenside Bunker Shots! [Struggle No More From The Sand]

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[@richardralston9246]

I am the golf pro at Wildcat Golf Course and also own a custom golf club building business call Richie Rich Custom Golf Clubs. I came across your video, and it has changed my swing and teaching method. I knew there had to be a better way!! You have shown that to me and I truly love it!! Thank you so much!!! I will become on of your student. I like the program you have set up Jim!! Thank you!!!

[@GeneralDisgust]

The unabomber of golf instruction. Good stuff. I gotta sign up for your online school

[@bobandbecky3]

Thanks Coach, I have had so much success and so much more confidence since I bought your course. Thank you

[@garethburke9943]

Thanks Jim I’ve seen massive improvements in my game Just from your TH-cam videos. Just a time out to say big thank you

[@RyanSignett]

Thanks Jim please keep these coming! It would be helpful to show how you swing a driver 🙌

[@bobcarrera3858]

Wow. I returned to golf after I retired a couple of years ago and after 40 years of only playing two or three times a year. First thing I did was start watching golf videos, but not yours. I've probably watched a hundred hours of traditional golf instruction, but I'm still shooting in the 90's and I'm still confused every time I set up with thoughts like, what do I do with my hands, how far back should I take the club, and when should I shift my weight? This morning I stumbled across one of your videos, watched it, and felt the confusion drain from my brain. Can't wait to play tomorrow and I can't wait to tell your Leo DiCaprio story to the guys.

[@paulicananolli6946]

What a great group of instruction ! A hole bunch of shots from one swing, I love it.
My game just gets funner and funner. Thanks Jim!

[@paulinsana4482]

Thanks again Jim!

[@ericb124]

My bunker play has never been better with this method. I keep the normal JV stance, close my shoulders, open the wedge a little and then take a regular swing making sure to hit the sand first. For someone like me who has always struggled out of bunkers - this has been gold!

[@petermcneil5030]

Nice Jim 👍
I've had amazing success with your method on down hill lies in bunkers. At our course you get quite a few down hill lies and if I commit they fly right on out.
Thanks again.

[@rangepro]

jim>>>>5 stars!

[@rlmonson]

Jim, I love the content, philosophy and delivery, I just have to see you hit some long irons. Please?!

[@derkaderka4017]

Watch out for unexploded ordnance Jim! 👽😳😎

[@12496k]

✅

[@antoniojimenez372]

Thanks for this great video for the short game and helping us keep our mind off. I have one question if u can answer it will be great do recommend get my clubs fitted with u method?

[@jimvenetosgolf]

Antonio Jimenez I recommend getting your clubs fitted for any method.

[@antoniojimenez372]

Thank you so much Jim I really appreciated you answering my questions

[@brucedornseif6743]

Great lesson... any concern to hit behind the ball, and if so, how far behind the ball?

[@kymstock1852]

Hi Bruce,
The ideal sand shot delivers the ball on a thin blanket of sand,so yes you need to hit behind the ball. How far behind? That depends on two factors. 1) the softness/ depth of sand and 2) the degree of bounce on your wedge.
For example, if the sand is soft and deep you can hit further behind the ball ( ? up to 2 inches/ 4 cm ) if you have a higher bounce wedge ( 12+degrees) and the wedge will slide under the ball not dig in. If you try that with a low bounce wedge 4-6 degrees it will dig in too deep and the ball will stay in the bunker.
If the sand is wet/ hard / dense you need to almost chip the ball off the surface. On this type of bunker if you use a high bounce wedge wedge it will hit the surface behind the ball and bounce up into the back of the ball shooting it low and forward. This is a situation where a low bounce wedge is indicated.
Ideally you need to have a low and high bounce wedge available in your bag, maybe an average ( 8-10 degree) one too and open the club face to increase the bounce and use it with low hands to increase bounce even more. Some players switch wedges in and out of their bags depending on course conditions/ weather ( wet long grass need more loft / bounce wedges).
Go out and find a bunker and practice with your existing wedges and see what works for you.

[@mplunky1]

Jim, a question even though you have opened your stance to the target line your setup is still the same as your normal pivot into closed lead side & weight forward & you still swing down that line?.

[@jimvenetosgolf]

mplunky1 correct

[@johnklink4825]

I like your teaching methods. However, would explain how to produce club head speed. Thank you.

[@jimvenetosgolf]

John Klink here’s a video on power. When you sign up for the school you’ll see many more explanations. Be well! th-cam.com/video/bVZXQT0H_-Q/w-d-xo.html

[@eliot1c]

What club or clubs are you using for the last few video? Ty

[@jimvenetosgolf]

Eliot Chester all shots are with a 9 deg bounce 60 deg I had laying around but I most commonly carry a 56 that I use for bunker shots. I could hit the same shots with a 9 iron, just not practical.

[@stephenkronwith9813]

Jim, I see you opening the stance for the sand shot, but unlike your other shots I don’t see you pivot to your usual closed shoulders. Is it just the angle of the video or am I missing something? Thanks.

[@jimvenetosgolf]

Too busy with my students in my school to explain and something you are missing is signing up for my school where I explain it all in great detail with 400 plus organized videos.

[@willielandry]

I noticed sometimes you drop your right foot some times you don,t a little bit confused

[@teddyzamba1396]

Also, avoid snakes wrapping around the hosel....nice....

[@daveparsons7756]

Trying to understand how this is “closed through impact”?
Thank you.

[@bigell3275]

The shoulders are always pointed right of target line

[@jamestrentweir]

jim i'm your guy

[@VimMitt]

You stance is open . Are u keeping shoulder closed?

[@jimvenetosgolf]

Shoulders are closed relative to my body, my body is open relative to the line of play. All explained in my school.

[@keviniwankow8294]

Stack and tilt

[@jimvenetosgolf]

Nope, nothing like it. No tilt, no trail side strike, no power loss. 👊

[@keviniwankow8294]

@@jimvenetosgolf but it's a stack without any shift

[@Andrew850]

I have to ask the question do you not believe a golf shoes Jim?

[@543whitey]

Do you use unusually short clubs for your height? It looks like you're using a child's wedge.

[@jimvenetosgolf]

Brad White my clubs are an inch over standard.

[@543whitey]

@@jimvenetosgolf lol and you're taller than standard (I'm shorter!). Thanks for the answer, cheers.