Improve your bunker play with this three-ball drill
The mental challenge of escaping from sand often represents more of a barrier to success than the physical component. Watch my video below for some short game tips that will help you next time you’re in the bunker…
Short game tips: Three-ball bunker drill
There’s a common misconception among golfers that, to get the ball out the bunker, impact with the sand has to be exact. This makes escaping far more challenging than it needs to be.
Not only will this drill help you get the ball out, but it’ll improve your ability to get it close.
Give it a go and banish the idea that you need to be precise to the millimetre to hit a good shot.
Want to learn how? You’ll have to watch the video…
This instruction video was filmed at Lumine Golf Club, host venue of the 2019 European Tour Qualifying School. For more information, visit their website.
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Andrew Wright
NCG's instruction editor. Terrible student so trying my hand at passing on some of the best advice I've never listened to. Member of Royal Troon. Favourite golfer is two-time major winner and hall of famer, Retief Goosen.
