Bunker shots can be one of the most intimidating parts of the short game for many golfers. A technique focused on maximizing ...

I’ve played muni golf all my life. I was never a country-club kid and even the courses I practiced at in high school were rough around the edges. Range balls with worn-down dimples. Putting greens ...

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel explains the difference in technique between fairway and greenside bunker shots. The post The difference between hitting fairway and greenside bunker shots appeared ...

Want to hit those high, soft-landing bunker shots that you see the pros hit? The key isn’t to make some elaborate swing change. All you need is one simple setup adjustment. Here, I’ll break down a ...

The pros make bunkers look so easy, don’t they? When they hit the ball in the sand, our first thought is, ‘How are they going to get it up and down from there?’ When we’re in the sand, it’s ‘Can I get ...

There have been multiple incidents of tour pros being questioned or even penalized in recent years for events in bunkers, including one back in 2019 when a player trying to qualify for the European ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. I've played muni golf all my life. I was never a country-club kid and even the ...