The Fairway Bunker

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• Please note driving range operating hours are now 08:00 – 17:00 during the week and 07:00 – 16:00 on weekends.

Tip of the Week
The Fairway Bunker
The first and most important thing to remember when playing from a fairway bunker is to select a club with enough loft to clear the face of the trap. If you are unsure, always opt for a more lofted club. You will hit the shot about 20% shorter than if you were playing it from grass, so be sure to take extra club if the option presents itself.

• Once you have selected your club,
• Address the ball as if you were playing a normal shot, but play the ball slightly forward in your stance
• Choke down on the club a little
• You may dig your feet into the sand a little for stability, but not too deep.
• Now grip the club tightly in your hands; this will restrict your backswing and turn and allow a cleaner strike.

Remember you are trying to hit the ball as clean as possible so don’t aim at the sand behind the ball as you would with a greenside bunker shot.

Regards,
Ryan
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