After hitting your “Tee Shot” on a short par 3, you discover that your ball has not only landed in the Greenside Bunker, but is well below your feet. There's no mistaking it, this is a difficult shot even for the pros.
With a few adjustments to your setup, even a high handicapper can execute this shot with ease.
Lower your center of gravity, in order to help reach down to the ball.
Open the clubface just slightly, unlike for a normal bunker shot. This will help to dig down in order to get the ball out.
Play the ball just forward of center. Too far forward and you will likely blade the shot.
Pick the club up quickly in the backswing, and abbreviate the follow-through in order to maintain your balance.
Incorporate these into your bunker play next practice session, and you will hit this shot with confidence.
