Bunker shots are really quite simple. Keep your grip pressure soft and swing easy! Let’s face it, you have a sandwedge which has lots of loft, and loft is your friend. Take a few practice swings on the outside of the bunker, in some soft, fluffy grass. Tell yourself to swing with smooth tempo. Keep your grip pressure soft and use your wrists as you make these practice swings effortlessly, in the green grass, aside the bunker. Take some deep breaths and relax. Then, slowly step into the bunker and approach your golf shot.
Visualize your swing being exactly the same inside the bunker as you rehearsed it, outside the bunker. In your mind, picture that white sand being exactly like the green grass. When your body’s alignment is slightly open to the target line and your club face is slightly open, you are ready for action! But the most important key is to trust your swing and stay relaxed. Keep your grip pressure soft, use your wrists and follow through. Do not be forceful; instead use finesse. Finish high and splash lots of sand up on the green. Your ball will follow and make its way easily to the hole. The pros on tour swing easy out of the bunker, you should too! Enjoy!