Unplug a Plugged Bunker Lie
Would you like to impress the other members of your foursome with your shot from a plugged lie in the bunker? The buried lie from the lip of a bunker is a shot which is feared by many golfers. It might be an overwhelming shot if you are not equipped with correct swing fundamentals.
We have all faced this shot before when our iron shot finishes up short and plugs in the face of a bunker. A bunker lip area normally contains softer sand simply because it is a much lower traffic area. This bunker shot for a lot of players can take more then one attempt to reach the putting surface. I understand the lie can look scary, but it is not as tricky as you may think.
Here is the technique I use to consistently hit my shot onto the green in only one try. Sometimes, I get the sand shot close enough to the pin for the one putt.
Initially, start off with the most secure stance achievable so you don’t slide during the golf swing. Dig your feet into the sand until you have established a sound base.
Secondly, as you set up close the face of your sand wedge. Always remember, a particular shot may demand a different wedge based on the distance to the pin and top of the lip. Your wedge must face considerably left with a very closed angle. Ensure you set your stance parallel to the aim line.
Finally, cock the wrists fully in the backswing, and drive the club into the sand just behind the ball. Use a substantial amount of clubhead speed and hit the shot using as much force as it is possible to generate. Don’t ease up at impact or you will leave your ball in the bunker.
As a result of employing a closed clubface, the toe of the club can enter the sand first, and afterwards square up as the pressure of the sand increases. This will trigger the sand wedge to propel towards the golf ball, and generate an upward trajectory with a large amount of displaced sand. Consequently, the golf ball will come out like a knuckleball.
As with all shots, make sure you practice this bunker shot before you take it to the course. Once you are comfortable with the right technique, you will shave a few strokes off your score and impress the heck out of your foursome. Remember, don’t be upset when you get a buried bunker shot in a greenside bunker. Turn your concentration to fundamentals, and have confidence with your ability to execute the shot.



