I’m a 16 handicap and I have struggled to hit greenside bunker shots for years. After watching this video, I can now get out of bunkers in 1 shot 8/10 times and sometimes I can even try to get it close to the pint. I love that your style of teaching really emphasizes having fun and staying relaxed; not taking things too seriously. Keep up the great work, BAUS!
After seeing how easy you got out of bunkers I tried it...i won a two day tournament by getting out of the sand every time, before it was 30% at best.. thank you!
I’ve dreaded bunker shots my entire life. The feel you get by practicing with just your right hand is magical. After just 15 minutes of practice, my confidence level from sand is as high as ever.
Just found this video a few days ago, hit into a greenside bunker today. Remembered the way of the playa, slapped the sand a few times first, then first chance put the ball right on the green about 8 ft from the stick. Love the videos man. Embracing the way of the playa!
Rule 6 is the most important. Nothing like that feeling when you make a smart shot and it was because you knew you could. No doubt. I hear the way of the playa music and feel the good vibes. This channel helped me break 100 for the first time ever after a 20 year hiatus from the game. You have to let yourself believe you can do it and you will do it. Don't be scared!.
100% the best golfing youtube channel there is. My game has gotten so much better and my attitude towards the game is so much better. Last weekend when I went out I shot 73 (40-33) no bogeys on the back. I would have never thought I'd be capable of that at the start of the year. Kinda cheated though since I was wearing a Wadda Playa shirt, so everybody knows that they're too good
This video changed how I viewed and swing in bunkers. Now I think, "no worries, just thump (or slap) the sand". Works like a dream. Haven't hit it thin or fat since watching this. Thanks!
Easily my fav instructional video u have done thus far. Keep them coming. Simplify and......specify. u may have had a hard time getting it out, but its basicly how ppl should look at golf and life in general. Simplest way is usually the easiest. Thx for all u do
Sometimes it's complicated to get to being simple. But then again, maybe you go through the complications only to come back to how simple it was when you started.
Coming back here to share to a friend after this video changed my life in bunkers and I realized I never thumbs up'd the video back when. Thank you for showing me the way of the player.
Brilliant video. I'm like you matt, I love bunker shots and would much rather be in there than on a tight lie. I think that's down to the commitment you need from the sand.
Howzit China, again great tutorial, I hit the practice bunkers today, out of 20 balls 19 out and near the Pin, the other one screamed out ... hit it a tad too thin .... Cheers China
You reminded me of the Gary Player bunker tutorial I watched (many years ago), but he said "strike the match" every time he hit the sand. It's a mantra for me to use the bounce and as the Playa says "lose the fear". Now that's some truth Playa 👊 to take it to the hole. Planting feathers growing 🐦'ies.
Matt I don't know what I'm more amazed by..... That your game has stepped up even higher this year..... Or the fact that you actually managed to find some shade for once.
I needed to playa! I was burnt like a lobster the day before. Still did some chipping in the sun . But that tree was so perfectly over the bunker. Waddatree
Whenever my ball lands in a bunker, I take the ball out and take a stroke because I got no idea how to hit out of a bunker. I'll practice this weekend from the bunker using your tips from this video! Thanks playa.
Yup, very wristy and I always say (either out loud or to my mates) "Time to slap the pig!". Don't know why, but that helps me a bunch. Bunkers take one technique and a TONNE of confidence over the ball, then set up and slap away! It's amazing what happens when you trust it, great video Matt! I now have no fear in bunkers........and you don't need to hole it, follow WOTP and remember, GIOTG - Get It On The Green!
Slap the sand?! Why did no one ever tell me this before? It works like a charm with zero practice. First round I tried it this worked like a charm. Slap the sand. Slap it! Thanks Matt
Awesome advice. I've been hitting better bunker shots by not decelerating and opening face, but gonna try the "slappin' da base"...err, sand! Could you do a video on hitting longer irons out of the fairway bunkers?
Waddabadass......Short & Sweet bunker instruction. I have been trying to help my good buddy with his Lebanese Lawn play...I will direct him to the way off the playa.
Was in a bunker last week and without thinking about what to do, I heard you say, "slap that sand." It lipped out and left me with a 5" putt. Waddacoach!
Great vid, i am pretty good out of bunkers, for sure it the one shot in Golf it puts fear into the mid and high handicappers though, the key is practice and trusting the technique's you are shown by the coaches. Your Putting video has helped me a lot since i watched it, i am getting the ball to the hole 8 out 10 times now, where as before it was 4 or 5 out of 10...i am hitting the putts better than i have hit all year, still not reading the greens all that well, but the greens i play on are flat looking with lots of tiny runs on them, they are pretty tricky to read. 8 out 10 times i am getting the ball on line now thanks to that putting video.
@@GolfSidekick i play in the UK at my local club. the greens have a little grain, they are a mixture of grasses, the breaks are just so subtle they are hard to spot, luckily i know them the greens quite well, since you vid my putting has improved a lot, thank you!. Need to sort my Irons out and i will be shooting under 75 again. I will be happy then :)
wow gassan legacy golf club hope your video coming out soon take place in this course! really enjoy your channel. peace from local chiang mai amateur golfer.
My course would kill me, if I did this. There's just not that much sand, but I will try it. I do play on some good courses.Loved the video. -From Northern Ireland.
Once had a 30 yard bunker shot and heard just use a longer club, took PW, knocked it to 2 ft. First time ever using PW, from the bunker, but same technique, and it rocked
Hey waddaplaya, you have totally changed the way i play golf within a month of finding you on here and my H/C has dropped from 18 to 16. As an aside we used to say Baus at senior school in 1980 and it wasn't until i heard you say it that I realised is was SA for Boss...... I've since decided it's time to reintroduce it to my vocab.....
It really works! The fear is what paralyzes you. Fear was holding me back. Then one day I was in a bunker, one foot from a bunker wall. No way I'm getting out of here. So with nothing to lose, I slapped the sand as hard as I could, figuring I'd at worst hit the wall and bounce back to get a better shot. The ball arced over the wall in a beautiful flight and landed in the middle of the green! At that moment the fear left me and has not returned. Every time I've been in a bunker since then I slap the sand hard and it works every time!
a golf school taught me bunkers. It went like this:open face,open stance. Then , like a freaking ninja, absolutely intently focus on a darker speck of sand 2 "behind ball. Importantly, your head MUST stay deadly over that speck of sand AFTER impact. Its hard, your head wants to go forward, dont let it!!!!!!!! When hitting, tell yourself"head will not go forward" (if sand wet or fried egg, close clubface and hit same way.) Now im a baus.
I love this dude. Wanna buy him a beer. He's also making me want to wear bucket hats which is a new phenomenon for me. I've also taken to calling people playa. And I'm good with all of it. : ) (he's also helping my game as a bonus)
I have more problems with the long fairway bunker shots. Around the green bunker shots are not too difficult. Maybe you can do a video about that kind of a shot?
Female viewer here ✋🏼 I can confirm it is BAUS content
WaddaEmma honorary boyfriend
“Just F***ing fertilize the green with your sand!”
Hahahahaha Matt you’re the best bro. 😎
Thanks playa, I have to agree with you
My favorite line from the video lol
@@prestonduren I actually laughed out loud at this part in the video!!
My new favorite innuendo!!
I’m a 16 handicap and I have struggled to hit greenside bunker shots for years. After watching this video, I can now get out of bunkers in 1 shot 8/10 times and sometimes I can even try to get it close to the pint. I love that your style of teaching really emphasizes having fun and staying relaxed; not taking things too seriously. Keep up the great work, BAUS!
Bunkers where I play are like concrete, do a tutorial on those type of bunkers
Matt Guyer Same here. I’ve actually putted out from most of them lol
@@Cue521 same. Putting is more convenient and stress free on these concrete bunkers
Number one tip: play at better courses
Number two tip: Don't go in them
Low bounce, high loft club, pick it clean like a normal pitch shot.
Or, you know, don't hit the bunker.
If they’re unplayable just drop it equal distance from the pin. It’s on the the course to maintain them so they’re at least playable.
After seeing how easy you got out of bunkers I tried it...i won a two day tournament by getting out of the sand every time, before it was 30% at best.. thank you!
I’ve dreaded bunker shots my entire life. The feel you get by practicing with just your right hand is magical. After just 15 minutes of practice, my confidence level from sand is as high as ever.
Just found this video a few days ago, hit into a greenside bunker today. Remembered the way of the playa, slapped the sand a few times first, then first chance put the ball right on the green about 8 ft from the stick.
Love the videos man. Embracing the way of the playa!
😅.... fertilize the green with the sand. Love it!
Rule 6 is the most important. Nothing like that feeling when you make a smart shot and it was because you knew you could. No doubt. I hear the way of the playa music and feel the good vibes. This channel helped me break 100 for the first time ever after a 20 year hiatus from the game. You have to let yourself believe you can do it and you will do it. Don't be scared!.
100 broken, next step 90. Just feel it, see it, take the action of the plan to get it done, boom
"Simplify to Specify".... that's my new credo! 😊
Waddacredo
100% the best golfing youtube channel there is. My game has gotten so much better and my attitude towards the game is so much better. Last weekend when I went out I shot 73 (40-33) no bogeys on the back. I would have never thought I'd be capable of that at the start of the year. Kinda cheated though since I was wearing a Wadda Playa shirt, so everybody knows that they're too good
Yeah score doesn't count, you have to actually play off a plus handicap in that shirt, so you actually shot 78
This video changed how I viewed and swing in bunkers. Now I think, "no worries, just thump (or slap) the sand". Works like a dream. Haven't hit it thin or fat since watching this. Thanks!
Easily my fav instructional video u have done thus far. Keep them coming. Simplify and......specify. u may have had a hard time getting it out, but its basicly how ppl should look at golf and life in general. Simplest way is usually the easiest.
Thx for all u do
Sometimes it's complicated to get to being simple. But then again, maybe you go through the complications only to come back to how simple it was when you started.
Used this method this weekend and man does it work. Hit into the bunkers yesterday with no stress. Got out no problem. Thanks!
Waddateacher...you are a BAUS at making it fun and making it easy to understand
Great content as always. The sand literally screams at being slapped at 2:52.
Most entertaining and educational video yet. I was laughing way too loud.Keep them coming brother.
Me too to be honest thanks playa
Please upload more videos like these I enjoy watching all of your videos👍🏼
Thanks playa, when I have time, I get them up as often as possible
one of my favorite videos matt! musta started drinkin early!
Coming back here to share to a friend after this video changed my life in bunkers and I realized I never thumbs up'd the video back when. Thank you for showing me the way of the player.
Female here! My favorite golf channel ever :)
I think that's the first non-censored F bomb I've heard outta you Matt! KEEP IT COMING
There is another in the hour of putting video hahaha
Hey Gary.. you're one hell of a teacher. I like your style of teaching
I just did 1,000 crunches did you hear me counting?
@@GolfSidekick not sure what that means.. but I just ran a hundred miles and I'm sure you heard that
@@GolfSidekick all kidding aside. Just from watching 20 or so videos of yours has elevated my game. Thank you
One your best videos. I laughed and learned at the same time.
You're videos are awesome, can't get enough!
Those videos are pure gold
Brilliant video. I'm like you matt, I love bunker shots and would much rather be in there than on a tight lie. I think that's down to the commitment you need from the sand.
You had me laughing already at the disclaimer. There's not enough likes available for content like this.
Howzit China, again great tutorial, I hit the practice bunkers today, out of 20 balls 19 out and near the Pin, the other one screamed out ... hit it a tad too thin .... Cheers China
You are my guru for the coming season!
Been using the slap it player sand method for the last few weeks Matt, bloody amazing works every time 😁👍⛳
Excellent news boyfriend
You reminded me of the Gary Player bunker tutorial I watched (many years ago), but he said "strike the match" every time he hit the sand. It's a mantra for me to use the bounce and as the Playa says "lose the fear". Now that's some truth Playa 👊 to take it to the hole. Planting feathers growing 🐦'ies.
I had some other Gary player sarcastic references in there but I cut them. I will make a blooper reel one day lol
@@GolfSidekick lol. We're you doing push ups and sit ups?
@@SpatialMS 17,000 situps and 48,000 pushups and I'm older than all these pricks on tour
First of all , you crack me up😂. I really like the way you explained it. You gave a better mindset on how I hit bunker shots. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed!
Best bunker tutorial ever
As it states on the box!
Matt I don't know what I'm more amazed by..... That your game has stepped up even higher this year..... Or the fact that you actually managed to find some shade for once.
I needed to playa! I was burnt like a lobster the day before. Still did some chipping in the sun . But that tree was so perfectly over the bunker. Waddatree
I slapped the sand with 3 up and down pars this weekend. First time I've ever done that. Waddaplaya
Quite possibly your best video yet
Quite indeed!
Whenever my ball lands in a bunker, I take the ball out and take a stroke because I got no idea how to hit out of a bunker. I'll practice this weekend from the bunker using your tips from this video! Thanks playa.
Yup, very wristy and I always say (either out loud or to my mates) "Time to slap the pig!". Don't know why, but that helps me a bunch. Bunkers take one technique and a TONNE of confidence over the ball, then set up and slap away! It's amazing what happens when you trust it, great video Matt! I now have no fear in bunkers........and you don't need to hole it, follow WOTP and remember, GIOTG - Get It On The Green!
Slap that hog playa. You know you the man Norm
LOL! "If they say no! Find new golfing friends!" So true!!!!!!!
Most people are playing golf with people who are holding them back if their intention to play is to improve. For fun, play with anyone fo sho
The bunkers at the places around here are a bit like hitting off of the parking lot.
You should leave the parking lot and get on the course. Its not so scary playa
Slap the sand?! Why did no one ever tell me this before? It works like a charm with zero practice. First round I tried it this worked like a charm. Slap the sand. Slap it! Thanks Matt
Perfect baby
Awesome advice. I've been hitting better bunker shots by not decelerating and opening face, but gonna try the "slappin' da base"...err, sand! Could you do a video on hitting longer irons out of the fairway bunkers?
Yes I could
Waddabadass......Short & Sweet bunker instruction. I have been trying to help my good buddy with his Lebanese Lawn play...I will direct him to the way off the playa.
Lebanese Lawn! Are you South Africa? Only an Aussie or South African talks like that
Was that a lady grasscutter? If so that's 1.75% 👍👍😂
Was in a bunker last week and without thinking about what to do, I heard you say, "slap that sand." It lipped out and left me with a 5" putt. Waddacoach!
That's what we want playa. Slap, lip and sink
Gary Playa, right there 🤜
This is the video I’ve been searching for. Waddaplaya
Waddasearchisover!
Golf Sidekick waddalifesaver
Bestes Bunkervideo in der Geschichte! Wadda Baus! 💪😸
Thanks! Great instructions. Appreciate the content. Keep it going playa!
"Simplify..... to specify" - bahahahaha. you're a very funny man. Love the vids, love your accent, love your attitude
Gave it a thumbs up even before watching.
This is the Way of the Playa
Thx for sharing, Gary!
No problem, but I am Mr Playa to those not on the inner circle!
Great vid, i am pretty good out of bunkers, for sure it the one shot in Golf it puts fear into the mid and high handicappers though, the key is practice and trusting the technique's you are shown by the coaches.
Your Putting video has helped me a lot since i watched it, i am getting the ball to the hole 8 out 10 times now, where as before it was 4 or 5 out of 10...i am hitting the putts better than i have hit all year, still not reading the greens all that well, but the greens i play on are flat looking with lots of tiny runs on them, they are pretty tricky to read. 8 out 10 times i am getting the ball on line now thanks to that putting video.
Where do you play? What country/state? It can be SUPER hard on grainy greens. Bent grass is super easy.
@@GolfSidekick i play in the UK at my local club. the greens have a little grain, they are a mixture of grasses, the breaks are just so subtle they are hard to spot, luckily i know them the greens quite well, since you vid my putting has improved a lot, thank you!.
Need to sort my Irons out and i will be shooting under 75 again. I will be happy then :)
You know us golf hacks so well. "Slap the sand" is my new mantra.
SLAP IT SLAP IT!
go forth and multiply.. good Matthew, good.
That's the way it's done
wow gassan legacy golf club
hope your video coming out soon take place in this course! really enjoy your channel. peace from local chiang mai amateur golfer.
I didn't play there sir, I only played at North Hill
My course would kill me, if I did this. There's just not that much sand, but I will try it. I do play on some good courses.Loved the video. -From Northern Ireland.
Your course needs to grow up
@@GolfSidekick 🤣🤣🤣
Once had a 30 yard bunker shot and heard just use a longer club, took PW, knocked it to 2 ft. First time ever using PW, from the bunker, but same technique, and it rocked
That is how it's done in the pro's
Hey waddaplaya, you have totally changed the way i play golf within a month of finding you on here and my H/C has dropped from 18 to 16. As an aside we used to say Baus at senior school in 1980 and it wasn't until i heard you say it that I realised is was SA for Boss...... I've since decided it's time to reintroduce it to my vocab.....
It really works! The fear is what paralyzes you. Fear was holding me back. Then one day I was in a bunker, one foot from a bunker wall. No way I'm getting out of here. So with nothing to lose, I slapped the sand as hard as I could, figuring I'd at worst hit the wall and bounce back to get a better shot. The ball arced over the wall in a beautiful flight and landed in the middle of the green! At that moment the fear left me and has not returned. Every time I've been in a bunker since then I slap the sand hard and it works every time!
Always remember: SLAP IT HORD!!!
One of your best videos to date👍🏻😂💪
Truth!
WaddaGaryPlaya. Looking forward to practicing this!
Get in there, no ball, just slap away - if any greenskeeper comes by to complain, just tell him you're helping sand the greens
Love the vids Matt
Me too thanks playa
Classic banter Matt, fuckin fertilizing the green ⛳⛳🤣🤣🤣
You make me laugh, thanks for that and I learn heaps
Never not be afraid!
Whaddaplaya! I would have to try this tip because bunkers to me are bonkers!!!!! Ja ja ja!!!
a golf school taught me bunkers. It went like this:open face,open stance. Then , like a freaking ninja, absolutely intently focus on a darker speck of sand 2 "behind ball. Importantly, your head MUST stay deadly over that speck of sand AFTER impact. Its hard, your head wants to go forward, dont let it!!!!!!!! When hitting, tell yourself"head will not go forward"
(if sand wet or fried egg, close clubface and hit same way.) Now im a baus.
I love this dude. Wanna buy him a beer. He's also making me want to wear bucket hats which is a new phenomenon for me. I've also taken to calling people playa. And I'm good with all of it. : ) (he's also helping my game as a bonus)
Can you do a video on fairway bunkers?
Baus technique. There are generally 2 things which f*ck us up on and off the course. FOF and FOP. Fear of Failure and Fear of People.
Truth!
Since watching this video a few weeks ago, I've been out of the bunker in the first try 100%.
Yes playa! Waddatutorial waddanewbunkerplaya
I'm sitting here by myself laughing my ass off. Out loud!
LOLOL me too playa
Hilarious. Great vid Playa in Chief, thanks.
Thanks for all great tips! Im down to 9,3 thanks to you!! Wondering where i can get my hands on one of youre t-shirts!!!!
Down from what handicap playa?
My new golf shirts will be available in October playa. They are legit
Golf Sidekick from 15
Great vlog Mr Player 😁
New subscriber via golf vlogs UK. 👍
Where are you making the vlogs?
Well played Gary...
Thanks but please, Mr Playa is the more appropriate way to address me
I practice on the beach, saved this for later.
And here all these years I have been spending time pounding sand!
WaddaDennis
@@GolfSidekick 👍⛳
How about tips on deep bunkers ??
Okay will see if i can find. It's usually just opening the face more - but will try it out when I find a deep bunker.
I have more problems with the long fairway bunker shots. Around the green bunker shots are not too difficult. Maybe you can do a video about that kind of a shot?
Okay I have had a few requests. Will do it next month
Love your videos,but will film a video in rain ,i am jealous of all the nice weather and courses you play,keep up the layed back golf
I dont play golf in the rain playa. I go inside and have a coffee. Life is too short to get soaked on the course. Best advice: move countries
Your right but family and kids come first ,take what i can in shitty english weather
“Just call me Gary” I’m dying lol ✌️🇨🇦🏌🏽♂️
You should see the stuff I cut out!
@@GolfSidekick you have to make a video with outtakes
What is the tune @ the end of this video? Great video btw
love your style
Came for the sand left with grains of wisdom.
You know it playa
How can I be a playa if the waddacoin marker is out of stock???
You have to wait for October playa
If the sand is wet and compacted, will this technique still work?
Yep, it will just fly a litter further, so don't need to hit it as hard.
Love this video brah!
Do I have to pop my collar to slap the sand?
Only if you got burnt to a crispy lobster red the previous day and forgot your suncream again...or if you're gonna play with the Golfholics LOL
Golf Sidekick - I click. Though I don’t need a bunker primer (I don’t fear them either), I watch anyway!
Congrats on the 50% increase in female viewership btw.
"havent hit one like that since the summer of 09'" HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you kill me boyfriend. Great content!
What about playing out of wet soggy bunkers in the middle of british winter?
Dont go in them. Take a free drop! Or use same technique just a little steeper and abbreviated follow through
Thanks Matt. My question. You talk about lies... Sometimes after rain the night before, the bunkers are not fluffy and are hard. Any tips?
Lower bounce wedge. Stepped into the ball
Nice video playya!
Any change with the smart sole 3 matt? Opening the face of that club feels a bit awkward
That is a unique club. I will do a different video with it. Good point
Mr.Playa fucking fertilized the shit out of that green...hahaha classic.
Brilliant, love it
Top content great tips
Agreed!