Bunker
Plugged-lie practice
A bunker drill for the Recruiting stage, on the practice green, in about 12 minutes.
Learn a simple steep escape option from a buried practice lie.
- Advanced / Expert
- Solo
- Recruiting
Equipment
- sand wedge
- balls
- rake
Steps
- 01Create one shallow plugged practice lie in a quiet bunker.
- 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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