Bunker Basics: Save Par
A simple, repeatable technique gets you out and close enough to save par.
Core Idea
Hit the sand, not the ball. Open face, weight forward, and splash a dollar-bill of sand under the ball.
Technique Steps
- Open the clubface before gripping.
- Weight 60–70% on front foot, ball slightly forward.
- Pick a spot ~1 inch behind ball; swing through to a full finish.
Track it in ClearCut
- Hazards: Toggle bunker to track frequency.
- Proximity: Log first putt distance; watch improvement.
TL;DR
Open face, hit sand, finish the swing. Par saves follow.