Sand Play

How To Vary Bunker Distance
Focus on your finish to hit sand shots of various lengths and heights
By Rick Smith
Tiger Tips: Rip It Out Of The Rough
Take a firm grip; hit it with your right side
By Tiger Woods
Published: November 2008
Annika Sorenstam video tip
Watch Annika demonstrate her three keys to playing out of the rough.
Tiger Woods: Belt Buckle To The Target
For distance control from the sand, turn your lower body through the shot
By Tiger Woods
Published: October 2008
Annika Sorenstam video tip
Watch Annika demonstrate her bunker technique, as she points out common pitfalls.
Annika Sorenstam: The basic splash out
In greenside bunkers, keep your lower body stable
By Annika Sorenstam
Published: August 2008
Get out easy
To use the club's bounce, open the face more
By Jim Flick
Escape fairway sand
Make adjustments based on your lie
By Ernie Els
Short-sided Solution
Clubhead speed is crucial to a tight pin
By Tom Watson with Nick Seitz
Hit it high from sand
Set your hands lower for more loft
By Hank Haney
Published: October 2007
Ernie Els: Fairway sand
Choke down and keep your lower body still
By Ernie Els
Published: August 2007
Ernie Els: Fairway sand
Choke down and keep your lower body still
By Ernie Els
Published: August 2007
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David Leadbetter
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