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THE SHOT 80 YARDS IN FROM THE BUNKER
Why it's so scary: "Most golfers have no idea how to hit the long bunker shot,"
Nannen said. "Do I hit the ball first or do I take sand behind the ball? How big of a
swing or how hard do I swing are all thoughts running through your head."
How to overcome the mental obstacles: "When faced with this shot, you must
commit 100 percent to making a full swing and hitting the sand behind the ball,"
Nannen said. "This shot is just like the greenside bunker, so practice with clubs
other than the sand wedge so you can get a feel for distance control."
How to hit the shot: "When executing a long bunker shot, you need to make
these adjustments in the setup: Dig feet 1 inch into the sand, grip down on the club
1 inch, position the ball slightly back in your stance. From this position, set your
wrists early while keeping 60 percent of your weight forward. Then, accelerate the
club through the sand starting behind the ball and into a full finish."
WATCH! Director of Instruction Derek Nannen explains how to hit the shot.
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