And now, the 10 scariest shots at pebble beach and how to hit them. A large bunker short of the green on the right and a greenside bunker on the left means that accuracy is key when playing the approach shot to this large green. When you find your ball in thick greenside rough, you want to approach the shot as you would a greenside bunker shot. Learn more great tips like these in lairds book, play golf the pebble beach way. A rarity among donald ross masterpieces, mid pines golf course remains exactly as the world renowned architect built it in 1921 and impeccably restored by kyle franz in 20. The ball may also have a small tendency to go to the right, simply because our body weight is more likely. May 19, 2008 though its a short book, the downhill lie becomes skimmable at such moments. School of golf host martin hall teaches his best tips for better bunker shots including hitting off of uphill, downhill and sidehill lies in greenside. Correct shot from a buried lie greenside bunker senior golf tip. I see many players cringe when they hit it into greenside bunkers because of their past failures such as hitting it way over the green or hitting four in a row with out getting it out of the bunker. However, you need to have the right situation a lowlipped bunker, some room to roll the ball, and an unplugged lieto hit the bump and run from the sand.
This par 3 plays a little downhill, but the deep green and unpredictable winds will require proper club selection. There are also two series of bunker clusters in addition to an abundance of coastalsage scrub guarding the right side. The pros show you how to change your stance, grip and swing type in order to get your. Its best to find the fairway just short of the left bunker as the trees on the right come quickly into play. Mar 26, 2019 how hard to swing and how that varies across the four different types of sand and the 6 different types of greenside bunker shots. This strategy also ensures a flatter lie as its straight uphill after the trap. From basic instruction to selecting the right equipment, we can help with simple, easy to understand solutions to your golf problems.
Downhill trap shots are among the toughest in the book. Expect lower shots with more roll with downhill lies. Though its a short book, the downhill lie becomes skimmable at such moments. West bend golf course tours west bend lakes golf club. Scott stallings tells host sara brown how to hit it close out of a greenside bunker. Controlling the distance of your greenside bunker shots. A lot of golfers face those greenside bunker shots with dread. Sep 19, 2016 greenside bunker play direction calibration drill september 19, 2016 1. Long drives could go through the fairway or have a downhill lie. The elevation change is drastic and will allow your approach to. Depending on the wind, an extra club is a good idea. Depending on the club being used and the severity of the slope, the ball will tend to come out to the left, therefore we need to. Botch a shot in a greenside bunker, and itll cost you. On uphill and downhill lies frequently encountered in bunker play, follow the same procedure you would with similar shots in the fairway.
But when its a longer bunker shotsay, 20 to 40 yardsthe. Ball in bunker feet out ball in greenside bunker covered by leaves or pine cones chapter six. Seven golf instruction books on putting you must read fix your golf. In the latest installment of his bunker play series, mel sole of the ritsonsole golf school demonstrates how to hit a bunker shot from a downhill lie. The long bunker shot is a lot like a stock bunker shot, in that you want to make a fairly full swing on both sides of the ball and manage the distance the ball travels through your rate of turn. That shot got played over and over and over, especially because it came just a few holes after the notorious lost two holes at.
While there are countless books to help good golfers get even better, there are few books for these pleasure golfers who simply want to have fun and not embarrass themselves. There are a few things we need to consider when confronted with a downhill lie. Avoiding the fairway bunker is key to having a chance at hitting the green in two and recording a par on this long hole. To hit the downhill bunker shot, one of the toughest shots in golf by the way, instead of adjusting your shoulder to match the downhill slope, try to stay level. Uphill lies, under the bunker lip, the downhill lie, ball above the feet, ball below the. The 10 scariest shots at pebble beach and how to hit them part 1.
The angle is difficult, the terrain is uneven, and the green looks so close but feels so far away. Your ball is on a downslope, and the bunker has a lip that the ball needs to fly over in order to hit the green. The second shot plays downhill to a green that slopes back to front and right to left. Learn more great tips like these in lairds book, play golf the pebble beach way, which is available at the pebble beach golf academy.
Most golfers understand the concept of executing a basic greenside bunker shot. But the bunkers shot from a downhill lie is even harder shot to hit. The governing body of golf, the usga, calls them bunkers. Greenside bunker basics high lip escape, golf video by pete styles if theres one situation you dont want to find yourself in on the golf course, when you dont want those card wreckers, you know that 8, 9, or 10 after youre having a good round, you have the 8, 9, or 10 in one particular hole. Youll learn the correct technique for shooting uphill, navigating the downhill lie, escaping a buried bunker shot, and steering clear of the tree when hitting shots with obstructed swings.
Even when struck perfectly, shots from these lies will tend to come out lower and run out more than shots from a flat or uphill lie. Chase the slope downhill bunker shots technique golf today. Martin hall difficult bunker lies made easy golf channel. And while it brims with golf mania, it wont woo the uninitiated into a love of the game. One of the more visually intimidating holes on the golf course, no. Downhill lie take a walk just like on the uphill bunker shot, you have to match your shoulders, hips and eyeline to the slopedigging in your front foot more than your back will help. A drive that is left and long will find a level lie for the approach. A fundamental golf book for beginners who want to be comfortable on the course according to the national golf foundation, 41 percent of golfers have an average score of 100 or above for 18 holes. The green slopes severely downhill, so try to stay below the hole for an uphill putt. The closing par 5 plays out of a chute of trees to the open fairway. How hard to swing and how that varies across the four different types of sand and the 6 different types of greenside bunker shots.
The greenside bunker shot can be the most frustrating shot in golf if you are missing the critical fundamentals. To me, the perfect club for most situations is a 58 degree wedge with about 10 degrees of bounce. If you layup, leave yourself 150160 yards to avoid a downhill lie. Play right of the center fairway bunker for the easier second shot, but youll be looking at three greenside bunkers for a difficult third. I see many players cringe when they hit it into greenside bunkers because of their past failures such as hitting it way over the green or hitting four in a row w. Scott stallings bunker and putting secrets golf channel. If you lay up right, not only do you have to carry the right greenside bunker, but you also have to miss the towering monterey cypress. From this lie, its easy to hit the ball thin and over the green. The buried lie can become a serious problem for seniors as digging the ball out and on to the green can be difficult. Then shares a secret tip he gained from steve stricker. Ball in bunkerfeet out ball in greenside bunker covered by leaves or pine cones chapter six. Buy marks book never shank again which is available on amazon.
Correct shot from a buried lie greenside bunker senior golf tip when a ball is struck high into the air and lands in a bunker with soft, deep sand, the dreaded buried lie can occur. Correct shot from a buried lie greenside bunker senior. How to hit a bunker shot from a downhill lie golf tips. Uphill lies, under the bunker lip, the downhill lie, ball above the feet, ball below the feet, plugged lies, ball above the feet uphill, ball below the feet requiring you to hit from your knees.
A slight draw, started just inside the right bunker is ideal. Depending on the club being used and the severity of the slope, the ball will tend to come out to the left, therefore we need to adjust our aim sufficiently to the right. Shots slightly miss hit to the left will receive a generous kick back toward the green. Controlling distances from a bunker how to break 80. Bunker shots are gary players favorite shots in golf, and in this book he clearly outlines the secrets of his one of only a few to have won all four majors, he is legendary for being one of the toughest of competitors with an enormous will to win and the coolest of heads under pressure. Remember that the third shot plays uphill, and be mindful of the wind. Try these four keys for long greenside bunker shots.
Eliminate these 5 swing flaws, escape greenside bunkers in one. There are no easy bunker shots here, but especially avoid the deep right front bunker. Maria palozola is a member of the lpga and has participated in multiple lpga tour events. The pros show you how to change your stance, grip and swing type in order to get your round back on track and avoid adding costly strokes. Sep 18, 2016 there are some important accommodations that we need to make when the ball is sitting above our feet in a sidehill situation. Mar, 2018 how to play greenside bunker shots video 032018. Greenside bunker basics high lip escape, golf video by. The right greenside bunker and marsh will catch any shots fading to the right. Fairway bunker vs greenside bunker i guess everybody saw phil mickelson hole out for eagle from the fairway bunker on the 12th during fridays fourball matches. As i stated in my main article on bunkers, the word trap is not in the rules of golf. Because your weight will now favor your front leg, expect to hit less sand and watch for a very low, hot ballflight. Saving par from the bunker is considerably difficult, thus the prudent play favors the left side.
A fade will catch the bunker on the right and a pull will be blocked out by the trees on the left. There are some important accommodations that we need to make when the ball is sitting above our feet in a sidehill situation. Oct 11, 2015 fairway bunker vs greenside bunker i guess everybody saw phil mickelson hole out for eagle from the fairway bunker on the 12th during fridays fourball matches. In this video pga golf coach mark wood gives you a great cure if you struggle in shanking bunker shots. Bunker shots are difficult enough for most average golfers. Jun 27, 2015 in this video pga golf coach mark wood gives you a great cure if you struggle in shanking bunker shots. Longer hitters can reach the down slope at 260 yards and possibly make it all the way to a level lie. The course, often characterized as pure donald ross, was. The main trouble on the approach shot is a greenside bunker short and left, and if the approach shot is hit over the green, it will make getting up and down much more difficult since there is a dropoff behind the green which will hide the pin along with a waste area with some significant vegetation. Best golf orange county pelican hill golf club north. The green is 22 yards deep and is watched over by a bottomless, well placed bunker on the left. All too often, i see players attempting to hit it like a typical greenside chip.
Facing a downhill shot from a lower lie onto the green, choose more club than you normally would. The downhill lie and millions of other books are available for instant access. How to master the downhill bunker shot in 3 simple steps. The renovation was honored with golf magazines best u. Take a 6 or 7 iron, instead of a sand wedge, and address the ball with a slightly open stance. The 10 scariest shots at pebble beach and how to hit. That shot got played over and over and over, especially because it came just a few holes after the notorious lost two holes at once ruling. Both players hit fine drives at the first extra hole, but after shinkwins approach found an awkward, downhill lie by the greenside bunker, cabrera bello hit a superb approach shot into the parfive from 275 yards, and was able to twoputt to victory. Bunker shots are gary players favorite shots in golf, and in this book he clearly. First, 90% of your greenside bunker shots should be hit with a sandwedge that has between 5660 degrees of loft and 812 degrees of bounce. Many feel trapped though, as they really have no idea how to get the ball out. Coyote hills golf course weddings and golf, fullerton, ca. From the tee, golfers must avoid a gaping fairway bunker to the right. The ideal tee shot here is a driver aimed at the left greenside bunker.
Home golf instruction bunkers bunker lessons greenside bunker play. To make matters worse, there is a lot of confusing information about golf on the internet. The 10 scariest shots at pebble beach and how to hit them. This gives you a flat lie and takes the right bunker out of play on the second shot.