Bunker shots are an area that many of us struggle with, leading to some of the most common mistakes amateur golfers make around the greens. Learning how to hit a bunker shot successfully is crucial ...

If you’ve ever faced a plugged bunker shot — otherwise known as the dreaded "fried egg lie," where the ball sits buried in a crater of sand — you know how quickly panic can set in. Fortunately, golf ...

In this video, short game guru Dan Grieve gives 25-handicap golfer Richard Baker a lesson on bunker shot basics. Richard ...

Don't get me wrong, every golf shot can be a tricky one — especially if you're a beginner golfer (or just an average one like I am). But between the tee shots, approach shots, short game, and putting, ...

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 ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. Controlling your distance from greenside bunkers can be challenging for the ...

Many amateurs are happy just to get out of a greenside bunker in one shot. But if you want to take your bunker play to the next level and get up and down more often, you have to learn how to control ...

Coach Kelvin Kelley gives tips for hitting buried, or "fried egg," bunker shots over a high lip. Use an open clubface, dig in, lean forward, and swing with extra speed. “We’re just trying to get this ...