Setup Keys To Become A Better Bunker Player

Jason Baile

Jason Baile

Director of Instruction, Jupiter Hills Club; Golf Magazine Top 100; Golf Digest Best in Florida

2025 PGA Teacher of the Year Jason Baile shares key setup tips to improve your bunker game.

Position the ball forward in your stance, aligned with the logo on your shirt. Flare your toes, keep your knees over your feet, and sit slightly into the sand to create a stable base.

Open the clubface and adjust your grip, with a stronger left hand and weaker right hand, to maintain control and generate speed through the swing.

Focus on these fundamentals to build confidence and consistency in your bunker play.