Bunker Invisibility

Bunkers are genuine obstacles along the way. Here are a few tips for cultivating fearlessness in the sand:

• Stare at the sand 1-2 inches behind the ball.
• Take a longer swing than expected.
• Imagine blasting sand onto the green.
• Make sure to finish in balance.
• Naturally accelerate through the impact zone.
• Visualize taking a “filet” of sand (1 inch behind, below, and in front of the ball).
• Walk into the bunker mentally like you are the best player in the world!

Lastly, make sure to hit the green next time…

Dodie Mazzuca is the author of “Golf Sūtras,” “Daily Golf Tap-Ins,” and founder of Golf PROformance. She teaches golf lessons, golf yoga workshops, and mindfulness for golf programs in Santa Cruz, CA.