Stuck with a tricky 100 yard bunker shot? Use these fixes

Most amateur players struggle with bunker shots, but the green bunkers holes aren’t the only ones that give players fits. Fairway bunkers can also throw a wrench in your game.

For those struggling to break out of the freeway bunkers, GOLF Top 100 Teachers Brian Mogg has some tips for escaping them.

The next time you find your ball in a bunker and still have about 100 yards from the putting surface, use Mogg’s tips below to your advantage. By making just a few adjustments, you’ll save yourself added shocks and a lot of frustration.

Do this to sail into the bunker 100 yards

Mogg admits that 100-yard bunker shots are an unenviable game for most golfers, presenting all kinds of problems for those who have the misfortune of landing on one.

“You don’t want to leave yourself with that (type of middle shot), but if you do, there are a few things (to do) here,” he says.

First, Mogg suggests taking one more club than usual. So if you’re usually comfortable hitting a pitching wedge from 100 yards, give yourself a little less loft by going with a pitching wedge on this shot.

Then sink your hand “almost a full inch,” according to Mogg, because the key to hitting this 100-yard bunker shot is simply hitting it hard. If you get too much sand, you run the risk of the ball sticking in the sand. If you end up on top of the ball, you may not even get out, as the ball may hit the rim and roll back into the sand.

Mogg says to place the ball in the middle of your stance with the weight on the front side. Avoid digging with your feet. You need to keep your weight on that lead foot through your swing and avoid any temptation to lean back and try to lift the ball out of the bunker.

Finally, Mogg suggests keeping your swing “smooth” from your belly button down, allowing your arms to swing and hips to rotate without very lower body twist. Trust that you’ve chosen the right club and have the right setup and resist the temptation to swing too much.

The result should be a smooth, strong swing that emphasizes contact over trajectory – and ensures your ball exits the bunker cleanly.

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