Tip of the High Bunker Shot
When playing a links golf course, such as St. Andrews, it is only a matter of time before one of your shots land in one of the deep pot bunkers. Some of the walls in these bunkers can be as high as 7 feet deep. So you need good taylormade golf clubs. It is very important that you understand how to execute a high bunker shot to increase your chance of safely getting your ball out of the bunker.
Set your feet about 45 degrees open to the target depending on how high you have to launch the ball. Make sure your taylormade r7 irons face are still square to the target line.
Your backswing should be very upright to promote a descending blow into the sand. Be sure to cock your wrists early in the backswing to allow for a more vertical swing path. You want your taylormade r9 driver head to enter the sand about 2 inches behind the ball.
If the sand is damp make sure the club head enters the sand closer to the golf ball. This is also why it is important to test the sand with your feet before you swing, as the dampness of the sand will severely impact the speed of the taylormade r7 cgb max irons head through impact.
When you get your back on the fairway, they you need to use your taylormade r9 fairway wood. With your hands high, the ball will elevate early after contact. The key to hitting a solid high bunker shot is to swing aggressively with a full finish because the sand will slow down your club head. ishiner
