Before Hitting Bunker Shots Do This For 5 Seconds

[@daveverburg2058]

So watched this three times this week. Stepped into a greenside bunker today went through this process (without grounding club obviously 😊) and nonchalantly played a cracking bunker shot the rolled beautifully into the hole for a birdie 3. Haven’t been that excited in sand since I was about 6! Thanks Danny.

[@DanielMaude]

So awesome to hear

[@johnritchie8336]

This set up method is so thorough and coherent. Ball position is where I can go wrong and this is such a clarifying lesson. Thanks Danny

[@DanielMaude]

Glad it was helpful John, hope you are well

[@randyclark1221]

I took Danny's bunker technique to the golf course this past Monday and was two for two getting out of deep, soft bunkers on the first try. What a game-changer. Excellent video. Thanks, Danny!

[@DanielMaude]

So wonderful to hear Randy well done

[@Take5North]

Danny, This bunker approach worked amazingly well. Thanks for your excellent instructions!

[@DanielMaude]

That’s incredible like thank you

[@DavidCrays-zt7js]

I’ve watched dozens of bunker videos and had at least 20 lessons with instructors. By far the best explanation on bunker play I have found. Each piece of this setup is easy to understand. The distance to the ball is a tip I have never heard before. I tried it at our deep practice bunker with various sand depths and it worked every time- even with wet compact sand. Simply amazing.

[@DanielMaude]

That’s wonderful to hear

[@virginiamaes4th]

Danny‼️This video should have 4 million likes…it’s Brilliant, easy to understand. The rest will be practice. Thank you

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks so much, like you say it requires some practice but if you follow the steps you will be brilliant at bunkers

[@MichaelSisley-fw3xr]

Everyone always said open the face of the club. You answered the question I always had, how much? I never did the 45 degree left heel and point the club heel at the left toe. Wow! I can do this. I know I can. I was sort of OK in bunkers, but I was not getting lower like you described. All of this is repeatable that you instructed, not complicated at all, and produced good results. I had good results with your pitching video as well. Thank you so much.

[@DanielMaude]

Wonderful to hear Michael

[@goravens18]

Loved this as well. So easy to follow in concrete steps that I summarized to my wife right after watching, as she was watching her own golf video on her phone 😂. Thanks as always Danny!

[@vt718]

Finally, someone actually explains the DETAILS of the setup. Thank you! Now if you can tell us where you are aiming, where is the leading edge pointing, Rt of the target?

[@wl6029]

Absolutely terrific bunker tutorial! Bunkers are my nemesis..finally something that seems understandable. Particularly the tempo of the arced swing. Thank you.

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure, love to hear how you get on

[@robmonick8509]

Thanks!

[@DanielMaude]

That’s really kind Rob

[@1LL1ONAIRE]

Amazing lesson. Covers all the key aspects for us amateurs (ball position, feet alignment, swing) in an easily digestible manner that we can implement right away. Thank you!

[@DanielMaude]

Really happy to help Joe

[@GregG.T509]

Thanks!👍

[@patg4362]

Brilliant Danny most of the bunker videos I’ve seen whose bunkers with shallow lips which doesn’t help much when faced with something like the one you were in.Thank you.

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure Pat

[@wkfld55]

best video on sand play I have seen so far

[@DanielMaude]

Really kind thank you

[@jonmarsh8172]

Great drills Danny I’d never thought of doing that separately and bringing it together. No pressure on your left handed attempt.

[@DanielMaude]

Such a great way to learn it Jon

[@arleneopeliardella1322]

Love how you break things down and make it simple instead of overcomplicated as so many other pros do. I recommend you to everyone I know who golfs. Thank you Mr Maude!!

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you Arlen 😁

[@davejolley6869]

best bunker lesson ever Danny thank you, simply explained simply executed simply understood, brilliant!!!!

[@DanielMaude]

Glad it was helpful Dave

[@skswa3916]

One of the best coach to teach bunker shot👍

[@DanielMaude]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@KennyLee1956]

This video changed my bunker play. Gaining over 2 strokes against my Handicap from bunkers 0 to 25 yards. Cheers Danny.

[@DanielMaude]

@@KennyLee1956 amazing to hear Kenny

[@robertwynkoop7112]

My grandfather taught me this exact drill for setup and swing to make sand contact one ball behind about 50 years ago! It still works, and when I go wonky I always return to this. He always said that setup was the key to good bunker play around the green. Fairway bunkers are completely different. I would love to see a lesson for strikes from fairway bunkers! Thank you!

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you 🙏

[@user2023workingonmygame]

If something was once true it’s always true. Your grandfather was a wise man and good teacher. Lucky you. This is why Danny has 1.2 million followers and why I’m just one of them. Another great bunker lesson that I needed. I’m a 10 hdcp that still struggles with greenside bunkers. Makes no sense but I still need the help and excellent reminders.

[@DanielMaude]

@@user2023workingonmygame really appreciate the support

[@Somersetinla]

Great lesson thanks! Probably the best explanation I've seen on KZbin.

[@DanielMaude]

My pleasure, really happy to help

[@TerryLenhardt-c2b]

Danny, after years of struggling to get out of bunkers, since I've watched your video I have successfully hit out of EVERY bunker I've landed in! Thanks for the awesome instruction!

[@DanielMaude]

Brilliant well done 🙌

[@ianforbes365]

My bunker play has always been an issue and I have had frequent lessons but I can say Danny this technique in your video really works for me. I was in 3 bunkers today and got out first time in everyone and each time saved my par! Thank you

[@mokey1j]

This was so very helpful. Went straight to my local club & practiced from the worst bunkers (my course does superficial raking over hard pan beneath) with great results. One thing I noticed is your feet alignment. I'd always been instructed to have an open stance (left of target). Aligning as you did toward the target allowed a consistently predictable outcome. Thanks.

[@DanielMaude]

Brilliant to hear

[@donrippey4825]

Tried this out on the weekend, in 2 bunkers and out in 2 shots total. Easy to follow tyvm.

[@DanielMaude]

Brilliant Don, well done!

[@jdheelfan]

Before Hitting Bunker Shots Do This For 5 Seconds --- PRAY

[@DanielMaude]

🤣 hope the video helps you JD 👍

[@johnobrien8081]

😂😂😂😂

[@jonathanstephens5606]

😂😂😂

[@robinbhairam7508]

😂😂😂😂

[@samle9207]

😂😂😂

[@harjitsidana1024]

Great Tip Dany ! I have been struggling with bunker shots !Hope this finally helps.

[@julianroberts698]

Morning Danny not quite sure how I missed this but I had a terrible time in the bunkers yesterday so perfect timing. I would say it was the best I've ever hit my driver but a total of 9 shots in 3 bunkers completely wrecked my score. You make it look so easy and the way you explain it surely it should be. I was going to keep away from the course for a couple of weeks as mentally ot destroyed me but now I can't wait to get back to give this a go. Thanks as always Danny and have a great week

[@DanielMaude]

@@julianroberts698 set up is huge Jullian, you can follow this to the letter and it will really help.

[@julianroberts698]

@@DanielMaude thanks Danny if I can get it right it will be a game changer for me

[@clarencemarquez8134]

Danny, absolutely outstanding instructional video on how to properly play Green-side bunkers! Everything so easy to understand. I will work on all of this my next visit to the golf course. BRAVO!! Thanks in advance and keep up the great work. 😎🚴‍♂️🤸‍♂️⛹️‍♀️

[@russquick7899]

Great lesson Danny. So simple, but so understandable. You've clarified a number of points here for me. You do a terrific job for your students ALL the time. Be well-Russ

[@DanielMaude]

Awesome, thank you Russ

[@tompickering4593]

Fantastic green side bunker video. Thank you Danny. Can we ask for a fairway bunker video that shows how these two set ups are similar and/or different? Thanks again. Shared with other friends who also needed to see this set up. Well done.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Tom appreciate the feedback and support 😁👍

[@lukethegooner]

This is a really good video, I feel I'm a decent (ish) player but I've never much practiced bunker play in 30 odd years of playing which I've started to really concentrate on the last few weeks as it's the last area of my game I want to get truly proficient in. I watch a lot of Dan Grieve's stuff (which is also awesome for short game improvement) but this landed with me a little bit more in terms of the set up and feels v reals; the club dropping under it's own weight and the movement of the hands resonated with me as I try to get away from the hideous thin and fat shots from bunkers. Thanks Danny, great content as always. One of the top YT coaches out there.

[@DanielMaude]

Really kind of you to take the time to feedback Luke

[@rolirolster]

Beautiful lesson as ever Danny! What I've realised from watching you, is your control is such that you can consistently recreate the reasons for our bad shots. I would love to see a chipping lesson where you concentrate on what makes the bad shots. Then show us how to recreate those bad shots on purpose, then move onto slowly correcting them. I think you did this once with a slice video, you showed us how to hook it and then bring it back to straight. I found that helpful as it made me "feel" the bad shots and thus it was easier to correct them.

[@AaaBbb-rs9jz]

Brilliant. Simple and COMPLETE. Well done.

[@DanielMaude]

Glad you liked it!

[@lwc2009]

I am a high handicapper and have been struggling with the process of learning to play the game for a great number of years...I have never developed a reliable bunker shot and this is method is something I will have to immediately begin practicing... I will let you know the results... many thanks for this wonderful tutorial...

[@DanielMaude]

Please do

[@philipcara2782]

Fantastic lesson. Went to practice and it really works. Game changer!

[@DanielMaude]

Brilliant to hear Philip

[@georgejung5429]

Another master class DM, you’ve 100% improved my golf knowledge over the last 2 years which in turn has improved my over all game. At the end of the day, golf is all about IQ and having a basic understanding of what works what etc… it’s a game between the ears, you’ve helped me. Bravo sir. 👏

[@DanielMaude]

Happy to help George 😁

[@grahamwilcox4027]

Excellent thanks Danny, very detailed I’m looking forward to trying it.

[@DanielMaude]

Hope you enjoy it Graham

[@heatherfisher2389]

This video was so good. I struggle with the bunker, hope I never get in it!!!However, I tried your ‘set and swing ‘ and it worked! I couldn’t believe it. I will continue to follow your advice. I so appreciate all your weekly videos!

[@billstickers3924]

Thanks Danny! I tried this technique in a tournament and the official said I had racked up 6 penalty strokes for various club groundings, sand doodles, and pulling out a 2nd ball. However, I was able to get up and down for a 10. Would definitely recommend.

[@Aventicus]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jeffreymoss4257]

Once again, a great video, Danny. Concise, understandable, and full of info. Thanks.

[@DanielMaude]

Glad it was helpful Jeffrey

[@dalmo001]

It's amazing how easy the game can be when it's taught in understandable bite-size chunks and something I will have to try. Bunker play is only something I can to "practice" unfortunately when i'm actually on the course, and over the years I developed my own style of bunker play. The ball usually towards the back of my stance, feet pointing 30-45 degrees open stance with the club also open so it runs up the longest part of the face. Almost like a modified flop shot. Works most of the time, with distance control coming from club head speed.

[@JCHJansen]

Thanks so much for this! I've found myself very inconsistent, some shots going out beautifully. Now when thinking back, I realised that I inadvertently did a lot of what you described here. Happy to now have the recipe, brilliant!

[@DanielMaude]

@JCHJansen you are very welcome. Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@angelaprenosil6406]

Thank you Danny for another awesome video. I watched the end part when you talked about the sand and tilting a little fwd to get deeper into sand, but am confused about the different types of sand/lies in the bunkers. Would LOVE that clarified.

[@garygary8856]

literally brilliant. perfectly explained sensibly. Thanks coach!!

[@sliderpunk]

Best tutor on you tube! Great lesson.

[@DanielMaude]

Wow, thanks!

[@stubblefielddrums7908]

Danny, this is just such a great set up. Thank you so much.

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you!

[@user-ct3er1rw6f]

Thx v much, Danny. One extra thing is using a tempo 2:1 as with pitches and chips as all the tour players and you do, rather than 3:1 (drives and iron shots). It feels as though I have so much time on the shot and is calming to boot!

[@niguel4438]

Nice one as always Danny. Lovely to see the sun shining on Canterbury GC where I was a member in the late 70’s. I remember seeing a lot of those trees being planted.

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you Niguel 😁 the weather was great 🙌

[@noel9868]

Love it , I always struggle with reliable bunker shots ,

[@DanielMaude]

Happy to help Noel!

[@adrianwells769]

I'm sold on this video. So far so good in actual play -- it works!

[@DanielMaude]

@adrianwells769 that’s great well done. Thank you for watching 🙏🏻

[@christorto85]

Fantastic lesson Danny. Simple. Can't wait to get out there and practice it

[@DanielMaude]

Have fun

[@gortklatu3784]

Dan, My bunker play is far behind the rest of my game, so this video tells me what I should be doing to at least look good. Thanks for the lesson.

[@DanielMaude]

You can do it!

[@robertsims260]

Superb video as always Danny. I REALLY struggle in bunkers, cant wait to try this.

[@DanielMaude]

You can do it!

[@richardlaw7703]

Great reminder of the key to good setup. Cheers

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure Richard

[@kenlamb5697]

Your visuals are amazingly helpful. Can't wait to apply.

[@DanielMaude]

Glad you like them! Have fun

[@philipennis1]

Thanks Danny - I like the explanations here. I'm heading out to try it. Am I correct is assuming you are putting slightly more weight on your left side in your stance (or is it even between left and right)?

[@DanielMaude]

I am indeed Philip

[@leed5768]

Thanks for sharing - I’ll get myself to the bunker!

[@DanielMaude]

Have fun

[@bryanmack5410]

Been watching you for two weeks. Took your lessons to the range yesterday. I’m still terrible, BUT I’m learning why. 20 years of bad habits will be hard to break…

[@DanielMaude]

Keep it up, you can do it

[@briang5586]

Many thanks Danny. Can't say I'll be looking forward to my next bunker. But with this approach I might be filled with less fear of fluffing. But will practice first.

[@DanielMaude]

You can do it Brian

[@sandywinnnerman2156]

Great lesson Danny. I could use some help for fairway bunker shots.

[@DanielMaude]

Either player them like this and just use a club with enough loft to get them out or if the lip is low enough play them like a normal shot

[@johnagricola5954]

what!!!! i waited for years to watch this video, asked Ric Shiels etc anyone had the stones to illustrate technigue .. Bravo

[@DanielMaude]

Happy to help John 👍

[@fergusfitzgerald977]

Great set up - will defo do this in the future !

[@DanielMaude]

Love to hear how you get on Fergus

[@rw_golf6387]

It’s amazing how little effort is really needed to hit a ball out of a bunker. Letting gravity do the work was key for me. No need to lunge or hit hard in most cases. Now if I can only do this when I am actually playing golf and I only get one chance.😊

[@DanielMaude]

You can do it

[@l.louisrenevey8621]

Many thanks Danny. This is a great video nicely completing the others you did on bunker shots..👍👍👍

[@DanielMaude]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@robertmorris4770]

Danny - really struggled in the bunkers yesterday and didn’t understand what I was doing wrong. Often, i fat it and don’t get the ball out. Worse if i have to carry it across the green. Not a chance. Super helpful video. Ball placement forward. ✅ low hands and knees bent. ✅. But i noticed not a lot of twisting or shoulder movement. It seems you naturally let the arms swing around your body with a loose (fishtail) wrist. Is that right? Can’t wait to give this a and shavea few strokes off my score. Thank you. You’re the best.

[@DanielMaude]

Absolutely

[@livingadreamlife1428]

Excellent instruction. Thanks Danny.

[@DanielMaude]

Glad it was helpful!

[@markpousson5830]

Danny…one word: Brilliant! Thanks!

[@DanielMaude]

Glad you enjoyed it Mark 🙏

[@stevepj8890]

I think this lesson will be really useful thanks Danny. One question - you talked about controlling distance by using different lofts - does this imply you don’t really need to use a sand wedge with its extra bounce?

[@TheCEOSensei]

Great video and great drill. I can’t wait to put it into action later today.❤

[@DanielMaude]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@kantimakan4056]

The best explanation for getting out of the dreaded bunker. Thanks a million.

[@DanielMaude]

@kantimakan4056 thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed it. You are most welcome 🙏🏻

[@mattcristino9804]

Great video Danny. Simple techniques that make bunker play look simple. I only wish my local club had sand that is playable.

[@keithdenton8386]

Wow I did not realize you could touch the sand never mind draw lines and practice before taking your shot. I will give this a try. Thanks

[@DanielMaude]

@keithdenton8386 you are most welcome. Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻

[@9kraiwin]

Great video again Danny thank you

[@DanielMaude]

You are very welcome one

[@austino65]

Brilliant. I used to be able to get out of the sand on my first try consistently, but not lately. I think a big part of the problem is having the ball in the middle of my stance, rather than forward as shown. That, and these other tips, are sure to help. What weight distribution at set up would you recommend Danny?

[@DanielMaude]

Does depend on the lie but generally a little forward

[@susan6336]

Excellent as always! Thanks, Danny!

[@DanielMaude]

My pleasure Susan

[@johnbaker1585]

Great tips to work on again Danny!

[@DanielMaude]

Glad you like them John

[@kdbarham]

Danny you’re a fabulous teacher😊

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks so much for the support

[@mikemassel1392]

Thanks for another great lesson Sir Danny.

[@DanielMaude]

Glad you liked it Mike

[@MStar10]

Great visuals with the alignment stick and graphics - really helps! Keep it up!

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you MStar!

[@MStar10]

@@DanielMaude can you do a video on the iron swing shift down (what seems like a sway towards the target). How does one consistently do that to get compression but not sway the head and rest of body too much??

[@jmv99id]

thanks Danny, good easy to understand! However some of my course's bunkers are nearly concrete, all I've found is to seriously shallow out the bottom of the swing because the club always bounces rather than penetrates the sand...

[@DanielMaude]

You could almost chip the ball when it’s really hard

[@todpalmer2545]

I read the green like a putt. Put the ball slightly back of center and barely open my stance and pick the ball off the sand just like from the fairway, WORKS EVERY TIME!!! Try it.

[@DanielMaude]

Great to hear

[@tomhanks6351]

10:30 When you lean towards the target, does that not move the bottom of your arc closer to the target causing you to thin the ball?

[@DavidPrice-rg7ri]

Great bunker tutelage thank you. Took me a little hole to figure out I had to pick the club up more than my usual chip shot, any shot for that matter. Once I figured that I started getting that arc. Ps same technic worked for flop shots from light rough over a bunker onto green.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks David! Happy to help 😁

[@TerryCork-f2p]

Terry Cork Great lesson Danny I really need this one

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks for all the support Terry

[@j.mccarthy3008]

I can only hope!!! I wish our muni had a bunker to practice in. There’s a volleyball court in the park. Maybe that’s worth a shot. Pretty deep sand.

[@gordonsteen5560]

Hi Danny great video. Just one thing i dont think you mentioned, in the set jp how is your weight distributed. Ive always believed weight should be very much on your target side.

[@DanielMaude]

I agree for most flat lies but I do change it depending on what type of impact I’m after

[@mikebeck2274]

Outstanding stuff! Thanks Danny

[@DanielMaude]

You are very welcome Mike

[@mennokerklaan4630]

This video truly helpt me a lot,i came out the bunker eversy time thank you so much daniel😊

[@DanielMaude]

Brilliant well done 🙌

[@mennokerklaan4630]

@@DanielMaude you are a briljant teacher

[@JCWithrow-i7b]

Best sand lesson I've ever seen. Thanks Danny

[@keithdonovan3762]

Another excellent lesson!! Thanks Danny. One question, is there a time (or not) when you should twist your feet to dig them in a bit and set them in the sand?

[@DanielMaude]

Only if you think you are going to slip otherwise I don’t know what it really does

[@msz1972]

Very well explained, coupled with excellent video with clear illustrations. Will try and hope to get always out of bunkers in single shot at desired distance (is that too much to expect 😀)

[@ilanmosery]

Hi Dan, great bunker lesson. My issue is distance control. I’m no longer concerned about getting into the green, it’s distance. Do we swing longer/shorter? Do we open/close clubhead? Thanks

[@DanielMaude]

Yes to all of the above

[@leoespino3686]

Loved your video. How about getting out of a bunker when the bunker consist of hard compacted sand?

[@DanielMaude]

Keep watching Leo as I explain

[@carolcalta366]

Great lesson. One question - what is the optimal weight distribution? 50/50?

[@DanielMaude]

Always tend to favour the front foot on flat lies, more so on down hill lies and more back foot on uphill lies

[@nitish1010]

Can you do an extension of this for uphill and downhill lies in the bunker?

[@DanielMaude]

Certainly will

[@gregthomas2142]

Thank you! Do you open your stance as well? What bounce do you recommend on a 56, 60 degree club?

[@DanielMaude]

No need to open your stance much Greg, I was using a 10 degree bounce

[@gregthomas2142]

@@DanielMaude TY! I was taught to open the face, open the stance and end up cutting across too much with a lot of side spin.

[@chriswernke4824]

Great instruction. How does the bounce of the club affect shots out of both deep and hard pan bunkers? What is the best bounce for average bunkers? Thanks!

[@bigbacki]

thanks danny, really helped me overcome my fear of bunkers and thinning the ball. thanks ❤

[@frankvuletin8700]

Danny in the setup is your stance open or square to the target

[@DanielMaude]

Square to the target