WATCH: Golfer defies logic with sand wedge escape filmed in super-satisfying slow-mo
13/03/2024 19:38
Anyone who’s played golf will have stories about difficulty playing out of the sand – but this guy’s got a much more positive tale caught on camera.
Sometimes, you look at where your ball’s landed and decide it’s simply impossible to play out of trouble.
We’d have come to that conclusion pretty damn quickly in this situation, but this guy had a different view.
There are quite a few things to take note of here from a technical point of view.
But start with awe and go from there.
How to get out of the sand?
The first thing you will need to do to get yourself out of a bunker is choose the right club.
Depending on the placement of the ball relative to the rest of the bunker and the green or fairway you will want to adjust your loft accordingly.
Bear in mind that when trying to escape sand your best bet is to get as much clubface on that ball as you possibly can.
When hitting out of a bunker it is also important to set yourself properly as you do not want the ground shufting underneath you as you try to execute a precision shot.
It’s crucial to play the ball off of your front foot after that. This configuration will assist in raising the ball’s trajectory. Though playing it forward is a solid rule of thumb, there may be circumstances in which hitting a shot with a lower trajectory may be required. Now that the ball is in the proper place, open your club face and stance. Aiming slightly to the left and opening your club face by two to three degrees can help you achieve this. Finally, shift your weight such that your front foot bears 80% of the weight and your rear foot bears 20%. Your ball will have backspin and make a lovely splash on the sand thanks to the weight distribution if you get this just right.
Another crucial component of a successful bunker shot is having the proper grip. Use a weak grip and soft arms before taking your shot. A weak grip really describes the release of the wrist hinge, not that you hold the club with less force. A weak grip enables the wrist hinge to release early. The ball rises higher and stops more quickly on the green as a result.
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