A top teacher says practicing this unique shot is a great way to learn how to use the bounce and improve your bunker game.@shortgamechef For many golfers, it was the first time they had seen this shot ...

While playing golf for the first time in six(!) months the other day, I bombed my tee shot on the 13th hole down the left ...

To escape greenside bunkers in one swing, you must take just the right amount of sand. Most contact issues in the bunker come from subtle setup errors - playing the ball too far forward, tilting the ...

The opposite of the standard high-lip bunker shot is the long one, where you have to carry a lot of sand or rough before you ...

Becoming a great bunker player requires sound technique and a solid understanding of how different adjustments affect your shot outcome. Let’s start with the fundamentals and then explore the key ...

Getting out of a greenside bunker can be a tricky proposition for lots of average or beginner golfers — especially when it's from a deep bunker that has a short-sided pin, meaning you've got to be ...

Are you struggling with your bunker play? This was certainly the case for Golf Monthly editor Michael Harris. He was ...

There are few players who could match Gary Player’s skills from the sand. His bunker game was a big part of what made him one of golf’s most respected figures. Throughout his career, Player picked up ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. I’ve played muni golf all my life. I was never a country-club kid and even the ...

Like many amateur golfers, you probably have a knack for finding the bunker and an even harder time getting out of it. Have no fear, watch ‘7 Nights at The Academy’ tonight at 7 p.m. ET and two-time ...