| Having your golf ball buried (fried egg) in the sand | | | | to compensate to get underneath it. The short, |
| trap doesn't happen very often, but when it does | | | | steep, attacking type of swing works best. |
| it can be daunting golf shot to golfers of any level. | | | | Here are the 3 swing thoughts to remember |
| Here are a few simple tips to help you pull this | | | | when confronted with a buried lie from a |
| golf shot off. | | | | greenside bunker: |
| The first thing you should remember is to not | | | | 1. Set up with a much squarer stance than you |
| take a big swing and follow through. I know this | | | | would with a regular sand shot. |
| might sound a little strange, but let me explain | | | | 2. Also square the clubface more, which will allow |
| why. The idea is to pick your sand wedge up | | | | the leading edge of the golf club to enter the |
| quickly, swing down steep with your golf club and | | | | sand first. |
| have it stick into the sand. The force of the golf | | | | 3. Pick a spot about 1-3 inches behind the golf ball. |
| club coming down will cause the golf ball to pop | | | | Pick up your sand wedge quickly and steep on |
| out, but it will have very little spin if any. You'll | | | | your backswing, and then swing down with same |
| have a much better chance of getting your golf | | | | steep angle of attack with no follow through. Your |
| ball out of the bunker than if you tried to blast it | | | | golf club should remain stuck in the ground. If you |
| out. | | | | make the correct swing you won't be able to |
| This swing works because it allows for the golf | | | | follow through because of the steep angle of |
| club to get underneath the ball. When the golf ball | | | | attack, which will be a sign that you made the |
| is resting below the surface of the sand you need | | | | correct swing adjustment to hit this golf shot. |