Golf Tip of The Week

Golf Tip: Proper Set-up In Bunkers


In greenside bunkers move your shoulders slightly toward the target, so if you hung a club down from your sternum, it would point just in front of the ball. During the swing, keep your weight on your left foot and your shoulders tilted left, as they were at address. Thi will feel like a reverse pivot. Then throw the clubhead early in the downswing by releasing your wrist angle, and slap the sand with the bottom of the club. You want the clubhead to pass your hands before it gets to the ball.

- Wayne Watts, Cuscowilla Assistant Golf Professional, with help from Stan Utley