Here's GOLF Top 100 Teacher James Sieckmann's advice for hitting bunker shots off of both firm and soft sand. ... you need to make adjustments for this type of shot.

The bunker play at Southern Hills has been on point. Playing from bunkers can be hazardous for all types of players, but between the first two rounds we have had several hole outs.

However, for longer bunker shots, like a 40 or 50-yarder, it may be better to use a pitching wedge or even a choke-down nine iron. Bryson DeChambeau on the final hole of the U.S. Open. (Chris ...

There’s definitely something to be learned from the sand play of the former world No. 1. During his ascent to being the best player in the world, Donald led the PGA Tour in sand save percentage ...

There are bunkers on the golf Royal Liverpool course and, before the 151st Open, the R&A, which oversees the Open, had the bunker sand surfaces flattened out.

1. Club selection. Bunkers in the fairway will vary in their depth, and this will affect your club selection. If the bunker is shallow and without a lip, you can hit almost any club you want from ...

When your ball is buried in a bunker and you can't play your next shot, the Rules of Golf spell out what you can and can't do, and whether it comes with penalty shots ...

Greenside bunker shots don’t have to spell doom. Golf Digest Best Young Teacher David Armitage has a tip that will help you get out safely in one shot. Grab the nearest bunker rake and set it ...