Bunker
Bunker up-and-down
A bunker drill for the Competition stage, on the practice green, in about 18 minutes.
Practice the sand shot and the next putt together.
- Developing / Intermediate
- Solo
- Competition
Equipment
- sand wedge
- putter
- 3 balls
- rake
Steps
- 01Hit three bunker shots to one open practice hole.
- 02Hit six shots to the safe landing area, then rake the bunker completely.
- 03Keep the next repetition simple: change only one setup, target, or club choice at a time.
Target
Finish with one clear note about the target, contact, landing spot, pace, or decision practiced.
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