I almost never hit sand and I am terrible at getting out of it!
YODA'S RESPONSE:
"Patrick,
Set your Stance Line slightly left.
Open your Clubface and aim it slightly right.
Position the ball well forward.
From a 'Head Centered' position, lean your whole body left. Move your Head and Left Shoulder LEFT. Picture the 'Leaning Tower of Pisa'. Dig in your left foot twice as deep as your right -- the way the TOUR players footprints look when they exit the sand -- and leave your weight there.
Now, picture a 'flying carpet' of sand beginning and exiting two inches on each side of the ball.
Stay left, and swing along a line slightly left of the flag.
With authority, 'spank' the club through the sand.
That should do it."
My big mistake on our White course, yesterday (we have 3 "9's" including a Red and a Blue), was trying to hit the fully uncocked left wrist from everywhere on the first five holes (my holes 10-14). That's how I learn what I can really do and trust.
I will implement your suggestions Yoda, and your answer just helped me realize I can mimick a "straight, rigid, primary lever" out of the sand by slowing down my swing and using the vertical hinge turndown and these suggestions. The "spank" will be fun since I am normally so tentative in the bunker. I have been known to pop a 7 0r 9 wood, sometimes, just to get to the green.
Happy Father's Day!
Patrick
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HP, grant me the serenity to accept what I cannot change, the courage to change what I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Progress and not perfection is the goal every day!
Last edited by innercityteacher : 06-20-2010 at 02:07 PM.
What the heck is a "spank?" Are you swinging forward at all, or just downward?
Even on the DVD I could not understand exactly what Yoda and DJ were doing after the set up (which is totally clear) despite the admiration I had for their beautiful bunker shots.
Scott,
It is also like splashing water, but to me "spank" just seems to be a little clearer.
For me, flying wedges in front of the shaft, open face, lots of pp#1 and "spank" the sand behind the ball making sure to go to finish.
I'll be at the range for a litle while today, and I'll let you know!
Originally Posted by JerryG
Scott,
It is also like splashing water, but to me "spank" just seems to be a little clearer.
For me, flying wedges in front of the shaft, open face, lots of pp#1 and "spank" the sand behind the ball making sure to go to finish.
Thanks, Jerry and Lefty!
Scott, when I get to the range, I'll drive my primary lever straight down into the sand with a variety of hinges and I'll report what a "spank" means to me.
If you get there first, though, let us know!
HFD!
Patrick
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HP, grant me the serenity to accept what I cannot change, the courage to change what I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Progress and not perfection is the goal every day!