Escape A Bunker When Your Feet Are Outside

Gary Gilchrist

Gary Gilchrist

Head Coach, Golf Digest Top 50 in America, Golf Magazine Top 100 in America

If you’re facing a shot where the ball is well below your feet in a bunker but your optimum stance requires you to stand outside of the trap, you’ll need to bend your knees and crouch down with your weight shifted to your lead side.

Take a short swing, focusing on accelerating through impact.