Five Steps to Improve your Bunker Technique

By Jack Moorehouse, Author, "How to Break 80 and Shoot like the
Pros"

Although hitting from a bunker is straightforward once you learn the
basics of stance and posture, the thought of hitting into a greenside
sand trap unsettles many golfers. Improving your technique reduces
the fear of bunker play and builds self-confidence in your shot-making
capabilities.

Assuming the texture of the sand is similar, and the ball is not
plugged, the technique for hitting out of a greenside bunker remains
the same for shots up to 30 yards (27m). The key to making this shot
is hitting the sand about 1 to 2 inches behind the ball, throwing the
sand forward with the ball. For longer shots the only thing that
changes is the swing's length. Rhythm and tempo remain the same.....Click HERE to read the whole article.