A scary shot for many players is the fairway bunker shot. Many times they alternate between hitting the ball fat or thin. Resulting in bunker shots that end up short of the target or don’t clear the lip of the bunker and leaving them inside the same bunker. Using the correct set up and
choosing the correct club can make this shot a lot easier.

Be sure you take enough loft to get over the flip of the bunker. If not, choose a higher lofted club to get over, however the ball will now end up short of its target. Or aim more to the left or right of your target if the front lip is lower in those areas enabling us to hit the ball the correct distance.

To set up, dig your feet into the sand to get a good stable foundation. To compensate, grip down on the club since you change the where the club bottoms out during the swing. Position your ball near the center of your stance to insure solid contact with the ball. Hover the club so the leading edge is equal to the equator of the ball.

Minimize your leg movement during this swing; the legs are there for support only. The swing should be made with the upper body. Use a ¾ swing and take that into consideration when choosing a club. Make sure that the ball is contacted first to ensure a solid shot.