How Do I Play Fairway Bunker Shots?

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Death. Taxes. Bunkers.

Some things are just unavoidable in life, no matter what you do. Now I don’t have a time machine and I’m not an accountant or an attorney, so I can’t help you at all with the first two things. But with the help of some trusted PGA professionals, I can help you with bunkers though.

Remember in 2000 when Tiger played all four rounds of The Open Championship at St. Andrews without hitting into a single pot bunker? It was an incredible display of control, shot-making and some luck thrown in. It also wasn’t you.

I’m guessing the last time you hit into a bunker was the last time you played. It happens. Golfers tend to start sweating and get all nervous and all of sorts knowing they have to play a bunker shot, but it doesn’t have to be like that.

No matter if it’s a greenside or fairway bunker, just follow these tips and put your anxiety at ease.

FAIRWAY BUNKER SHOTS
Let’s start with fairway bunkers, because I feel these create a lot more stress and confusion for the average golfer.

Be honest. If you hit your drive into a fairway bunker, do you know what to do next? By that I mean do you know what club you should be hitting or where you should be aiming? Having a hit it and hope attitude with fairway bunkers isn’t productive and it isn’t going to help your score either.

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