Bunkers = Be Aggressive

Harness your inner warrior and be aggressive in bunkers. Even though the shot’s distance is normally short, a full swing is often necessary to create enough clubhead speed and momentum to get the ball out of the bunker.

Aim an inch behind the ball, and trust your stuff.

Dodie Mazzuca is the author of “Golf Sūtras,” “Daily Golf Tap-Ins,” and founder of Golf PROformance. She teaches golf lessons, golf schools, and performance coaching for competitive players in Santa Cruz, CA and Reno, NV.