Fairway Bunkers
How much runway do you have? The touring Pros strike the ball beautifully (more often than not) from the big fairway bunkers that we can sometimes find our ball nestled in. Many players have no idea what to do. Some treat it like a greenside bunker, which is not the best plan. Instead, let’s get you savvy on what you can and cannot do from a fairway bunker, as well as provide key performance tips. So, let’s get to it.
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Keys to Fairway Bunker Success
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Assess Your Options from a Fairway Bunker
I happen to like the FW Bunker, when my ball is sitting pretty. If it wasn’t I’d simple punch it out with a PW…no fun but smart. But here its sitting pretty and the lip is low….options.
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It's Par 5 - Fairway Bunker
My ball landed in the fw bunker on this Par 5. The lip is low and I have plenty of open fw before me… so instead of selecting a wedge or higher lofted iron like my 7, I am going to select a club that will send my ball far down the fw. This play will set me up for a wedge shot into the green for a...
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Bunker Play » Long Greenside
I landed in a fw bunker 96 yards from the pin. I typically club up in a FW bunker but I am hitting down into the green which steals distance so I am going with PW. It is critical to get a number and select the correct club.
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Check the Fairway Bunker Runway
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Fairway Bunker Keys
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Practice Ball Striking with a Line
A fantastic drill to groove fairway bunker play AND to improve your ball striking for the fairway.
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Quick Tips for Fairway Bunker
Learn the steps to get out of the fairway bunker.
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Try a Wood in the Fairway Bunker
Try this the next time your are in the bunker.
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Off the Short Hairs » Fairway Bunker
Join me as I play this shot with hopes of getting on the green.
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Alignment & Ball Striking Practice in a Fairway Bunker
When it's slow out on the course, take the opportunity to practice. In this session, I practice alignment and ball striking from the fairway bunker.
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Check Your Footprints for Spot-on Alignment
A fun way to work on alignment out on the course!
