To hit quality bunker shots, it’s essential to understand how your sand wedge is designed. The key is to use the club’s bounce by keeping the face open. Closing or hooding the face lowers the leading edge, causing the club to dig instead of skidding through the sand.
Rolling the clubface open, your left wrist should cup slightly, keeping the face pointed toward the sky. This engages the bounce, letting the club enter the sand and lift the ball high. Avoid bowing the left wrist, which closes the face and leads to poor results.
