This is a video segment taken from the Tees2Greens.com Virtual Golf Pro featuring Stuart Smith as he discusses how to stop shanking the golf ball.
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How to Hit a Good Bunker Shot in Golf
Most high handicap golfers dread going into the bunker. However, getting out from a bunker is basically a very easy shot.only if you know how.
Always remember that you are not supposed to hit the golf ball clean. Do not make contact with the golf ball itself with the club.
The sand is actually going to act as a cushion between the club head and the ball when you hit the shot out.
Most people when going in a bunker they try to pick the ball off the top of the sand with a chip shot action as though theyre on the grass. Now the problem with that is that the grass is very firm so youre not going to dig in with the club. This means you can quite easily hit the golf ball first and get a decent strike out of it.
In the case of a bunker shot, most people tend to just duff it in front of themselves because the sand is fluffy and it breaks up. In order to hit a good bunker shot, what youve got to remember is that youre actually going to take out the same amount from underneath the ball.
For good bunker shot, when you swing the golf club, the swing needs to be a lot longer and have a better tempo than with a chip shot, because youve got to allow for the sand which youre going to take out with your shot. You must allow for that sand to actually take the power out of the shot.
If the ball is sitting up on the surface, your sand wedge takes less sand with it during your swing. If it’s buried you’d have to dig deeper, and the club will barely make contact with the ball. The following steps would help you to consistently hit good bunker shot:
1) As you are aware, the sand wedge has a wide sole. This is called the bounce. It will make is easier for you to lift the ball out of the sand and get it up quickly.
2) Place your feet squarely in the sand and make sure you have solid footing and balance. You have to take a firm swing to overcome the resistance of the sand.
3) Use an imaginary line just ahead of your ball. Open the club face and aim at a point about 3 inches behind the ball if it is sitting on top of the sand. The sand wedge would slide through the sand just under the ball and would loft the ball over onto the green.
4) If the ball is partially buried in the sand, focus at a point just behind the ball taking more sand with the swing
5) With all bunker shots, allow your follow through of the club head higher than the front of the bunker.
By: John Woon
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John Woon is a successful latex consultant, Internet marketer and a keen golfer.
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Golf Swing Fundamentals – What the Experts Don’t Want You to Know About Your Golf Swing
If you play golf and want to make sure that you playing to the best of your ability you need to make sure that you know all about the golf swing fundamentals that are the backbone of your game. It is commonly believed that there are six main fundamentals of a good golf swing and these are -
Your grip – you must make sure that you are holding the club comfortably and not too hard as this will make you lose control of your shot.
Your posture – how you stand is very important to ensuring a good golf swing, make sure your feet are planted firmly on the ground with your feet apart, knees bent, back straight and do all bending from the hips.
Your pivot – this is how you move your body when you are taking your swing, you should move freely and fluidly and without any tension as this will transfer into your shot and make you miss the ball.
The way your arms and hands behave during the swing – this might seem a little silly but you need to make sure that your hands and arms move in conjunction with each other to maximise your golf swing.
Your alignment – this is how you take aim on the golf ball when you are lining up your shot and is crucial to hitting the ball in exactly the right spot.
Finally, and possibly one of the most vital areas of golf swing fundamentals is our state of mind when you come to take your shot. You must be concentrating but not overly so as this will make you tense which will then lead to a poorly hit ball. Make sure you are relaxed yet focused and you will be swinging like a pro in no time.
By: Joe Marquart
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Joe Marquart is an Underground Golf Expert and publishes the highly sought after Golf Guru Report Newsletter. For free tips on driving farther, hitting straight, and slashing your handicap fast, delivered to your inbox, see [http://golfgurureport.com]
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Golf Tips— Smooth Backswing for Power
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My rear am not lacking in muscle and think may be relying on my short game is decent but would like to get into golfing my rear am not lacking in muscle too much any tips.
Pearl
My rear am not lacking in muscle and think may be relying on my short game is decent but would like to get into golfing my rear am not lacking in muscle too much any tips.
Pearl
