One of the most difficult shots for the recreational golfer to hit is a bunker shot. The explosion shot out of the sand, particularly a greenside bunker, usually calls for a different technique than ...

When a pro mis-hits an approach shot, it’s not uncommon for the microphones to pick up a plea that almost no recreational golfer hopes for, “Get in the bunker, please!” The last place a weekend golfer ...

In today's edition of Play Smart, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Joe Plecker shares a quick fix for a common mistake in the bunker.

Golf professional Daril Pacinella is a certified Titleist Fitness Instructor and is director of instruction at his golf academy at Longhi's Golf Facility in Southwick, Mass. His web site is ...

During Course Consulting Service visits over the past two years in the Southwest, there has been an observed increase in algae growth in sand bunkers. Here are the common denominators of this issue: ...

TULSA, Okla. – Life was no beach in the opening round of the PGA Championship with inconsistent bunker sand getting plenty of airtime from those chasing the Wanamaker trophy at Southern Hills. The ...

Slapping the sand off your shoes after leaving a bunker is a norm that's often first learned by young golfers watching the pros on TV. Phil Mickelson, in particular, makes it look pretty cool. But how ...

When watching golf on television, it is not uncommon to see bright white bunker sand that vividly contrasts with dark green manicured turf surrounds. Some may assume that white bunker sand provides ...

At the Mexico Open at Vidanta in February, defending champion Jake Knapp was battling just to make the cut when he hit a bunker shot on his final hole (the ninth) of the second round. The ball didn’t ...