Make the short game your best game!
Did you know that golfers in general take between 65 - 72% of their shots from a distance of 120 yards or less? Having the correct clubs in your bag can have a dramatic impact on your scoring.
4wedges.com will focus on helping golfers get the most out of the four wedges that a golfer can have in their bag.
Oh No! Of all the places you don't want to be - the sand trap. And then to make your situation worse, the ball is buried with most of it below the surface of soft sand. Don't over react to the situation. While you might not be able to get the balls close to the pin, there should be absolutely no reason you can't get you ball on the green.
This is a time to leave your sand wedge in the bag
The design of your sand wedge will prevent you from making this shot. The sand wedge has too much bounce or a flange on the bottom which causes it to slide through the sand. This is great for most bunker shots but not in this case. With a buried lie you need the club to dig into the sand more allowing the sand behind the ball to carry it out. No matter how hard you swing with the sand wedge you just can't get it to dig deep enough.
Time for a different technique
You know how to hit a bunker shot when you have a good lie. That approach or technique will not work with a buried lie. There are a few subtle changes you will need to make. First, you want to make your stance so it is square to your target line. The club face should also be sqaure or even a bit closed. Keep the weight on your left foot and the ball in the center of your feet.
You want to hit the sand about two inches behind the ball. This shot requires a steeper arm swing both back and through the ball while keeping your weight on your left foot. The deeper the ball is buried the harder you will need to swing and the more you will need to close or hood the club face. Your swing should feel as though your left arm and side are connected and pulling the club down and into the sand.
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