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Bunker Speed Tip
Clay BallardInstructor

Bunker Speed Tip

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Clay Ballard explains the two keys to hitting great bunker shots. Swing with the same speed you do to hit an 80-yard shot from the fairway and make sure you thump the sand.

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Thanks for the tip on the weight on front leg. I think that's where I have been messing up. Thanks Clay and have a great week!

Rather confusing video. Nothing regarding where on the ball to hit. Ball position dictated by eye line? Relative to front foot or eye line? I’ll try dropping a ball and see. I think it’s too far back as my line is consistently to the left of the hole. I’m lefty. Oh well.

Why am I hitting the hosel of my irons into the ground?

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