Spring is almost here as it is the time to begin another golf season! What do you aim to improve this season? Are you looking to lower your handicap? Do you seek to gain more distance on your tee shots? Do you want to sink more of those 6 foot reengolf.com/putting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" > putt How about your bunker play? Be honest now, was this a problem last year? I bet that you could have saved yourself at least several shots per round because hitting out of a bunker, for you, often presented problems. Am I correct? Regarding your golf swing technique, there are invaluable tips to help you successfully get out of the bunker; and on the first stroke!

What is crucial to help you in becoming a good bunker player is that you must have the right mechanics down pat. Look at many of the elite players on the professional tours. Take any of the top-ten ranked PGA golfers: Tiger, Phil Mickelson, Steve Stricker, Nick Poulter, and etc. They all share the same proper mechanics that they have practiced for years. It is quite true that any golfer would rather be on the fairway as opposed to landing the ball in the sand. No one is perfect, however. Sooner or later, you will either hit an errant, wayward shot; or misjudge the distance in which you attempted to hit the ball. The result will be that your shot will end up in a bunker. You just need to practice being consistent at getting your ball out of the bunker on the first attempt; and back into the fairway. Here are some tips to help you perfect your mechanics when it comes to bunker shots:

1. Choke down on the club.

You gain better control of the club as opposed to placing your hands in the normal position. When choking down on the club, have your right index finger, (left index finger if you’re a lefty like Phil) about an inch from the bottom of the grip. You want to be able to feel the shot, as opposed to hitting it out of the bunker.

2. Narrow your stance.

Narrow the length between your lead and back leg, compared to that of a normal golf shot. You want to also play the ball a few inches forward from your lead leg. Narrowing your stance allows you to both gain control of the shot, and will allow for a higher ball trajectory once it is propelled out of the sand. You also would want to dig your feet into the sand a little. This will allow your body to become more stable throughout the entire swing process.

3. Keep your body still as you go through the entire swing process.

What you absolutely do not want is any unnecessary movement in your body as you hit the ball. You do not want to twist your hips, re-adjust the position of your legs, or move your head wildly. Start the swing with your arms, aiming to keep the swing plane vertical. At the top of your swing, your left arm, (opposite that if you are a lefty) should be parallel to the ground and fully extended. Again, the rest of your body should be still throughout the entire swing process. Any awkward movement of the head, twisting of the hips like you’re Chubby Checker, or unnecessary leg movement will result in an errant, wayward bunker shot. Or even worse, the ball will not escape out of the bunker.

4. Focus to hit the sand, 1 inch behind the ball.

You are not trying to actually hit your golf ball during this swing process. Hitting the golf ball directly is about 100% guaranteed to end up plugging it even deeper into the sand; leaving you in a worse position than the first shot attempt out of the bunker. Aim for a spot 1 inch behind the ball, and then allow your arms and body to follow the ball as it leaves the sand.

5. Aim for a steep angle in getting the ball out of the bunker.

Focus on attaining a steep angle, (following step #3 above with the swing process) to allow the ball to get up and over any bunker lip; especially if the bunker itself is 3-5 ft. below the fairway. Remember one very important thought process: You are not trying to swing the golf club too hard, attempting to blast the ball out of the bunker. Your aim is to simply advance the ball out and back onto the fairway or onto the green if you are in a greenside bunker.

The proper golf swing technique for any player, (amateur to professional) includes the ability to develop sound mechanics when it comes to bunker play. There is a site that will delve in greater detail to developing good bunker play. Thousands of amateurs worldwide have benefited by the techniques taught. Above all, once you understand the concept of swinging the club out of the bunker, you must then do one important thing. Practice at it! As I simply could not provide everything in this article, there is much more information available. I highly urge you to visit this site: http://abettergolfswing57.net.

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