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Short game
Get clean contact out of the bunkers every time

published: Aug 25, 2017

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updated: Jul 11, 2023

Get clean contact out of the bunkers every time

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Get out of the bunkers with confidence with the help of tour pro Jack McDonald…

Get clean contact out of the bunkers every time

Table of Contents

Jump to:

  • sophie walker: how i hit it low
  • the downhill chip shot with tour pro jack mcdonald
  • gary nicol’s short game secrets: mastering the flop shot

Jack McDonald is a professional golfer on the European Tour. He was an integral part of the wining 2015 Great Britain & Ireland Walker Cup team.

We went up to Archerfield to get some short game tips from Jack. Here, he talks to us about bunker play and how to get clean contact every time.

Jack talks about how important using the bounce of the club is. Having more bounce means you don’t have to hit the ball as hard when trying to get out of bunkers.

Jack also explains the importance of keeping the weight slightly on the left hand side to help keep yourself balanced throughout the shot.

To make sure you get clean contact from the bunkers follow the key points below.

Sophie Walker: How I hit it low

Sophie Walker: How I hit it low

Read full article - Sophie Walker: How I hit it low
The downhill chip shot with tour pro Jack McDonald

The downhill chip shot with tour pro Jack McDonald

Read full article - The downhill chip shot with tour pro Jack McDonald
Gary Nicol's short game secrets: Mastering the flop shot

Gary Nicol’s short game secrets: Mastering the flop shot

Read full article - Gary Nicol’s short game secrets: Mastering the flop shot

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