The Psychology Of Sand Traps

Danger! You have just landed in a bunker.  Sirens blaring, your blood pressure is rising and the voice in your head is warning that the apocalypse will begin with your next golf shot. . .

Stop!  You are in a fluffy little sand trap that resembles the beach, or a miniature Zen garden if your prefer.  A “dangerous situation” is when you run with scissors in your hands.

The best bunker players are always fearless, courageous and confident.  Swing mechanics and a few set-up adaptations make it easy to achieve success, but mainly it’s a state of mind. There are 4-5 different techniques to hitting a good bunker shot.  None of them require a timid motion.

Be mentally and physically aggressive with your shots.  Leave the scissor running to the rebellious kids.