Golf Pro Lesson Sand Play

www.shawnclementgolf.com Take a lesson from CPGA Professional and Director of the Richmond Hill Golf Learning Centre, Shawn Clement, on how to get your golf ball out of the sand and onto the green close to the pin. Learn the proper feel and visual cues to execute precise bunker shots.

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[cheetncat]

Thanks Shawn! You are the man!

[clemshaw]

@cheetncat Make sure you see my latest video on sand "golf pro lesson sand and bunker shot" Shawn

[mkohjk]

Hi Shawn, I always have problems playing greenside bunker shots. Pls help with the following:

(1) how do I play normal bunker shots with ball sitting slightly in sand that are 10 yds, 25yds or 50yds to the pin. Do I use a normal full backswing & control my momentum or shorten my backswing?

(2)When using an open face SW or LW, must I also use a slightly open stance.

(3)How to play greenside bunker shots onto chest high greens.

Thanks.Michael

[clemshaw]

Sorry I did not reply earlier; for question 1; the length of the backswing determines the amount of momentum; see "golf pro lesson how to feel the short swing"; yes on #2; see my "golf pro lesson flop cut lob shot"; #3; same technique as the flop shot; open as far as it will go and add more momentum; the stance will open up more and the swing will be more of a cut swing naturally; it will come out no problem as long as your focus is on the skip of the sand and not on trying to list the ball...

[itrat]

Hi Shawn! How does this lesson change when the sand is hard (like after it has been raining)? My guess is that you simply treat it like a chip shot from the fairway.

[clemshaw]

Hey Itrat!

This is when you need to use your lob wedge which has less bounce; generally it has 4 to 6 degrees less of bounce than the 56 degree sand wedge which helps when the sand is shallow or wet;

Shawn

[tommystrong]

Seriously great videos! made easy for us. Will try out some of these tips, Im sure I will take a few shots of my round! thanks and keep up the good work.

[video1688]

That's a nice video. Thanks for sharing.

[bluejfk]

What is working for me is that during my short game practice, I will hit about 10-15 flop shot before I go into the green side bunker. The reason is that it is in essence the same swing. It is a flop shot that is hit slightly fat. if you grip the club normally and dig your feet in you will hit a fat flop shot in the sand. Then all you do is make some minor adjustments by finding out how much to grip up or down to get the right about of "fat".

This works for me everytime.

[Garoz3305]

was out on the course and tried it and it worked a treat ! this is a brilliant tip thanks!!!

[FairwayJack]

LOL...the golf ball is just one big grain of sand. I like that

[pokerlad32]

I love how you said "There ya have it" after that wonderful golf shot.