Bunker Play : The 5 Worst Mistakes And How To Easily Fix Them

[@cliveseatter7882]

Finally! A bunker shots video that explains EVERYTHING. This is perfect for golfers that might be newer to the game. Well done👍

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Clive appreciate the comments

[@edlmarks]

Very useful and I loved the intro. Another thing that would be useful to hear, is how to deal with different types of sand. The bunker you were in looked like nice dry fluffy sand, but many courses where I play the sand is more packed and almost a bit damp. How should we manage different types of sand? Thanks Chris!

[@bigsackyortiz]

lmao the deer at the end

[@loweride32]

After watching this video, my very first shot out of the bunker went in the hole. This video helped my game IMMENSELY. Thank you.

[@cmccallum87]

Weakest part of my game so this is really needed! Can’t wait to try the tips out! Anyone catch the deer in the background right at the end?

[@vinny2976]

Watched your video and followed your technique last week after ending up in a green-side trap! Had been struggling with bunkers taking too much sand in my weekly League. Made sure face open ~ 45 deg. prior to entering the trap, aligning myself to the flag and it came out easily within 10 feet of the flag! Had been using a more open stance with club sliding across the sand with mixed results. Focused on the visual of throwing a club face of sand onto the green, which helped greatly! Thanks Chris!!!

[@TPToE]

Thanks for the excellent video! Would you consider making a video on how to get out of bunkers with no loose sand in? The bunkers at my local club are virtually hard pan, so usual bunker technique is of limited use if one doesn't want fractured wrists. I'm talking particularly about green-side bunkers, so because of the lip there's no chance to pick it off and a proper bunker shot is essential.

[@rjwachs3464]

Great Video. Earned a subscription from me. Now, can you please positively ID the species of deer we saw at 11:50?

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks for the sub..... and unfortunately I can’t, although they often walk up fairly close to me so I’d guess their golfing knowledge is pretty good 😂. Love swing them out there though

[@michaelcenter7829]

Good stuff and a lovely day. Love the deer in the background. Always enjoy your content.

[@josephgoodwin8411]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ These videos are of the very highest quality Chris. We'll done. I think the humour is great and the use of "that wasn't me Chris" is fantastic as a visual aid. I find many pros explain what golfers do wrong and then provide solutions to correct this however your videos are showing us in advance the shots we often play and then showing us the solutions. Visual this will help alot of golfers massively. We need to see more of the average golfer Chris in future videos before Chris the pro steps in to provide solutions for golfers faults. Great video, educational, to the point and great humour between Chris and his golfing alter ego. 👏

[@ivanriverooo]

Now seriously Chris. If I ever success in golf at any level, I can still say I am self taught. But if someone asks me who is your coach. I will if anything say Mr. Chris Ryan. I can barely afford playing on the course once a month. I don't only wish I could be a member and train every day. I'd also invest in your lessons day in and day out. Having you as a free coach is an utmost privilege to me. Let me pay you back somehow if you ever come to the Canary Islands, by taking care of you as much as I can. Muchas gracias. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@larrywithrow5876]

Great instructions Chris. Your 2 person presentation was very entertaining. His bunker play looked a lot like mine. 🤣👌

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

It was terrible wasn’t it? 😂😂

[@ivanriverooo]

11:57 Bambi in the back LOL!!!

[@bobbyk3469]

My bunker play (maybe the worst ever for a 13 hdcp) is easily responsible for 5-6 strokes a round. I'll be watching this video 3-4 times a day until I get it right.

[@edgavin7429]

Thank you for addressing so much of what can go wrong with bunker play. I would add one more thing to work on, which is practice making sand swings without the ball, with the goal being to consistently move the sand to the green. That will teach you the length of swing and speed you need to be successful, without worrying about skulling the ball or burying the club.

[@Sabogey]

Where were you two fuckin days ago Chris?!?!?! Jk. Good video. Thanks for the uploads.

[@hspnew]

Appreciate it for the video. Very helpful. The "player" at the beginning of the video reminded of me yesterday at the bunker :)

[@jimbell4393]

Chris, great video as usual. Can you point me to a video link of yours that describes exactly what one does with your wrists before, at, and after impact, please. That’s an action I am confused about.

[@markliquorman9349]

What about situations where the sand is hard-packed, like after a good rainstorm? You can hardly even see where you walked on it, and it is almost like hitting off of hardpan. Any difference in the technique?

[@grahamdavis8777]

watching this after getting invited to the local country club.. only to thin a greenside bunker shot on 18 sending it 120 yards into the parking lot... I need help..

[@markabradley]

Chris, that was one of the best bunker educations I've ever seen. So well explained!

[@pohoresky]

Hi Chris Great video but I have a "bone" to pick with you as my mother would say to me on common mistake number one. I completely agree that one must open the club face to strike the ball with the sole of the club or the bounce. That is a key point to glide the club face through the sand and not dig in with the leading edge that your look alike was so adept at doing. BUT you do not lower the leading edge- not possible. What you do do is open the club face that raises the leading edge. The trailing edge remains where it was so the effect is that the trailing edge is lower than the leading edge. A key insight for the conceptualization of the bunker shot that has eluded (or deluded me) for many years. You raise the leading edge by opening the club face. The trailing edge remains where it was as you open the club face and raise the leading edge.

[@BKellyS]

Funny i did that exact thing yesterday, 3 failed attempts to get out, so I just picked it up chucked it onto the green, problem solved!

[@darranball2370]

Chris, Possibly the best video you have made, so much detail but explained in the simplest of terms, thank you so much , I now know how to practice, again a big thank you

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Darran really appreciate that and glad it helped

[@detroitdave3]

i was absolutely terrible out of the sand before practicing the tips in this video. after a couple of practice sessions i was not having any problems getting out of the bunker. i had to keep the club face square because i was making poor contact and it worked the best for me. even hit a great soft shot off the flag once. thank you for this video!

[@golfhead54]

Thanks Chris. My problems begin when the sand is wet or there is not a lot of sand in the bunker. The club bottoms out on the hard ground under the sand and the club skips into the ball. Over the green it goes..

[@timdoe3913]

Probably good info but who has the time for this!!!! Say it in 30 seconds.

[@brendonwilson5486]

Cool video, thanks. I’d also appreciate a vid on dealing with different types of sand.

[@eddewing2786]

Hi , Could you please tell me if when in a bunker that you would sit down more than a normal posture and therefore your hands are lower than a normal shot . Thanks

[@neilvaron]

often when I open the face fully, I nail the ball with the leading edge which is not sliding underneath, what should i think there?

[@andrewthares]

Honestly as an experienced golfer who doesn’t struggle out of the bunker, but doesn’t necessarily excel at it either, this video was extremely informative. It not only thought me new things, but helped change my view on some of the things I was taught as a kid.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Andrew really appreciate that

[@davidwalters313]

Brilliant Chris. Really clear. Would you make any modifications for wet sand - which we have had a lot of recently!

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks David, not really, I may strike a little closer to the ball but I keep everything else the same

[@ffowler6263]

Thanks Chris.what about hard sand?

[@WTSPC]

Brilliant first 4 good but the 5th is SO me - thank you.

[@tokkin100]

This was really good for me, especially the 5th point.

[@colinkeane6634]

What about how far up/down the shaft we grip the club Chris?

[@rogernewton7831]

That's great Chris. Is there a video for wet and hard sand extraction?

[@nathonhamilton4524]

Thanks chris for this......very helpful advice.

[@npxmnpxm]

Faldo mentioned a good tip on TV recently, feel like you're "striking a match" at impact. That helped me a lot, I used to chunk most of my bunker shots.

[@tiltoman1]

Yeah. Saw Gary Player throw that one out last year and it really helped me at the time. Had forgotton, so thanks for the reminder!

[@marcm2957]

Gawd…..almost 2 minutes before 1st tip

[@patrickcooney5423]

Instead of having to open the clubface excessively for bunker shots, why don’t manufacturers just make ‘sand ‘ irons for bunkers specifically already opened to the necessary degree .?

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

They do Patrick, not sure all of them do but TaylorMade made the Big foot wedge which works like this. The disadvantage is that it can be tricky to use from anywhere else other than the sand, but worth looking into

[@ivanriverooo]

3:23 Patrick Cheat just subscribed after this tip.

[@garydeacon2115]

I use a high toe wedge, would you do anything different?

[@jasonbourne4155]

AWESOME video (and witty intro!) - I've watched a hundred videos on getting out of bunkers (in less than 5 shots...) and this is in the all-time "Top 3" Thank you very much - great work, keep it up. Cheers!

[@ianredding1011]

Very good as usual ... Would anything change if the sand is wet and compact or very little sand (as at my course) .. thanks

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Hey Ian, I don’t tend to change much when the sand is wet, maybe just try to get the entry point a touch closer to the. ball, but I keep everything else the same

[@francescacostin31]

Great video so thorough! Thanks Chris.

[@steveanderson5802]

Ryan, I agree with all that you said. However, the bunkers at my home course are very hard, with heavy course sand. I open the club face and it literally bounces off the sand into the ball, sending it racing across the green. IF it comes out at all. Your thoughts?

[@golfessor2678]

I like #2, Alignment: the ball will go where the club swings. I will give it a try. #4, Length of backswing. I am a bit confused, as Chris does not mention anything about accelerating through.

[@ManuelGarciaLaRosa]

Thank you Chris, you have been helping improve my game. I'd like more videos about grip and how to keep your drives straight

[@JeonLab]

The poor player (wonder who that is, ha ha) in Intro just looks like me. Great video! I wish I could follow all those 5 points. Thanks Chris!

[@patrickmccahill6773]

# 6 Proper bunker raking technique>>>

[@kimhannemann]

There are many sand clubs - e.g. the Cleveland CBX line or the Callaway Sure Out - which require that you NOT open the clubface.

[@conureron3792]

Went thru decades of such bunker woes. I could have been the poster child for hideous bunker play. You encapsulated my woes perfectly - except for the bladed shot across the green into another bunker - for a hideous game of bunker ping-pong :-)

[@K2Lind]

Great video makes it kind of simple. I've heard that the club head should pass your hands through impact. I'm wondering if there is any truth to that??

[@paternoborlagdan8586]

Very nice detailed tips, to get the ball out of the bunker, for a beginner like me. Thanks...more power!

[@chrissouthall5045]

I dread coming to the ball and finding it is in a bunker.the instructions are clear,precise and easy to follow.thanks

[@tonyarmentanobass8576]

Very nice. Really complete. I too learned to align far left until the club face was pointing at the target. Now if you could follow this up with playing different types of lies, that would be great.

[@randyeaddy2373]

Per usual, your explanations are insightful and spot on. 👏🏾👍🏾. Could you also address one threshold conceptual error I have had, which is about the bounce of the sand wedge. I worried that the bounce would prevent the club face from entering the sand at all, and would cause the club to slide along the top of the sand and blade the ball. And thoughts on how to dispel that erroneous fear of the bounce?

[@awp7662]

Perfectly timed video for me Chris! Always been a decent bunker player but changed wedges lately and for some reason my bunker play has went off the boil? Will put your fundamentals into practice and look forward to the improvements ⛳🏌️👍🏼

[@terrydorrieowen413]

Great information, do any of the tips change when you have different depth of sand in the bunker. Some bunkers have fluffy deep sand while others may be very hard and almost compact sand

[@N741SP]

Hilarious Intro...!

[@golfnutnz9274]

Thanks Chris another great lesson, particularly for getting out of the HC killers. I’ll be showing this to a friend who struggles a lot, especially when he’s in a deep bunker and all you can see is lots of sand and no ball coming out while his head is getting lower and lower... oh and followed by very bad language 😂😂😂

[@denniskline3225]

Every time I set Up square to the target line with a wide open club face the ball goes right of my intended target line. Way?

[@Pletharoe]

ill take the penalty for a throw all day... :)

[@guythompson2542]

I thought you were going to hole that one you threw onto the green. Excellent video as usual Chris, thank you.🙂

[@afleming3761]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Great break down of bunker shots. I'm taking this out to the range today to practice.

[@jimpickard3850]

Excellent video Chris. First time I've ever seen the open stance myth explained properly... thanks.

[@Kenneth-bf1gn]

Great content. The body alignment point was perfect for improving my play. Thanks

[@ashleyhodder3242]

Hands down the best golf instructor on KZbin. Alex elliot is close behind

[@timeason9007]

Great tips will try to recreate on my next regular bunker visit, still end up nearer the lip than nicely in the middle 🤓🇦🇲

[@davidjudy147]

What about fairway bunkers?

[@JohnKostohryz]

Great video. Thank you!

[@UKBLUE1]

Like grip point behind line 👍

[@RobertoMartinez-lr3su]

I enjoyed this lesson so much. Very important tips here, i dont think any was missed. Loved the backswing tip, extremely important. Loved seeing you hit those so smoothly. The intro was hilarious and you actually throwed the ball so close haha.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Tito glad you enjoyed it

[@vicstart]

Excellent video Chris that has cleared up many of the issues I have with bunkers. It would be great if you could do a video on distances out of a bunker as this is an area I’m sure many golfers cannot get their head around. Or is it just me!!!!

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Iain, distance control can be tricky, generally I just tend to use speed as the variable, you can also use entry point abs loft, but I find those a little harder to control

[@bigomondis104]

Excellent video as always. My big issue is blading the ball and hitting too far back. I'll try out more weight on my lead leg.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Jon and yea definitely try that set up, should helps

[@miguelangelosorio7994]

Great tips to manage bunkers shots. Thanks!

[@sergioreisman]

Great video thanks

[@davidrees570]

Good video . Will try to remember to do them things

[@scottygathright905]

Thanks so much for this one Chris, cheers!

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

My pleasure Scotty

[@sheriframadan251]

is that a deer @12:00?

[@stewdogg42]

Thank you for making this video

[@jtburton4624]

The ball toss😂😂😂

[@chrisjeffers7300]

really needed that for this weeks tournament

[@kimkarzin2831]

Chris you are a really good teacher of golf, I’ve never left a comment but I’ve been a subscriber for over a year and you have improved my game a great deal with your teaching. Thank you, I never miss a video, and I will in Southern California so your teaching is going a long way. Keep up the outstanding work for us.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Kim, love getting comments like this. Really glad the videos are helping

[@golfnutnz9274]

Well said Kim, he even reaches us down in NZ!

[@timchamberlain5858]

This was the best bunker tip video I've seen, thorough, but concise!

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Tim

[@marksorenson5871]

Really hard to understand this guy

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Hey Mark, can I ask if this is accent, Audi quality, volume, content etc ? Thanks

[@Rychster]

Very good video

[@erichawley5608]

Love this opening. Great tips Chris

[@georgiamay4045]

Lot's of good stuff, thanks CR.

[@stevestrang480]

Great video

[@patriciadavies5040]

What about the follow through, finishing the swing. Often I get told that I didn't follow through. 😱

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Hi Patricia, that is an important part of the swing, my final point I find tends to really help, if you are focusing on moving the sand from the bunker to the green this almost guarantees that you will be swinging through fully

[@patriciadavies5040]

@@ChrisRyanGolf Thank you, will concentrate on doing that.

[@jordo2323]

Deer at 12:00

[@jtburton4624]

Probably the best green side bunker lesson I've found

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks, really appreciate that

[@reidbrian08]

Thanks

[@TonyHammer61]

Great video Chris. You explain things so well

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Tony

[@martinhardman9288]

Best bunker video I’ve seen! Thanks...

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Martin

[@barrycole5930]

Lol love the intro!!

[@tiltoman1]

Simply the best!

[@jameslee5492]

THANK YOU!!

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks James

[@edwardhalse6342]

Excellent tips. Well done.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Ed