Common Bunker Shot Mistakes Golfers Make

[@michaelstockley7897]

Excellent summary of the lesson you gave me Brian. Certainly these tips have worked for me. The only swing thought I add is "hit the (imaginary)ball under the (real) ball. This ensures I hit it fat, gives me confidence to accelerate through the shot knowing I am unlikely to blade it across the back of the green

[@fitzygolfpro]

If it’s working for you Michael it must be a good thought for you. Happy Easter.

[@stevetaylor3455]

Thanks very much Brian, great teaching as always

[@fitzygolfpro]

Thanks Steve. Happy Easter.

[@michaelscales5996]

My club 'pro teaches the opposite and advised me to open my stance and club face. He charged me £30 for the lesson and I never felt confident using this method. Thanks for your help Fitzy. The best bunker tip I can gve anyone is to stay out of them !

[@fitzygolfpro]

I always tell my clients that until they learn to get out of them they should be avoided at all costs.

[@AngieMcG]

Perfect timing! Oh how I needed this video! Thanks Brian

[@AngieMcG]

What degree loft were you using?

[@fitzygolfpro]

You're so welcome Angie.

[@fitzygolfpro]

I used a 60 degree on this one Angie

[@johnschwartz1536]

Excellent job Brian in explaining common faults and fixes on bunker shots! Of all of these, the most recurrent error that I make is "lack of momentum!" Rather than going for the middle of the green, I tend to go flag hunting (especially on short flags). This video should serve as a reminder to me to "get the sand out of the bunker!" Well Done Brian!!

[@fitzygolfpro]

Thanks John. I’m glad it has acted as a reminder to keep up the accelerated and not flag hunt. Keeping the ego in the bag is important but it’s tough.

[@johnschwartz1536]

@@fitzygolfpro Will try to do Pro! I try not to let the ego get in the way during a round, but maybe it does sneak in! Thanks Again for all of your help Brian! I'll keep you posted!!!

[@AdiHughesGuitar]

Cheers Brian, hope you had a great Easter! My wife's cooking later, so hopefully I'll be about for next weeks lesson ;)

[@fitzygolfpro]

Thanks Adi. I had a great Easter. Have a good week.

[@OzCats]

Great video Brian. This video just reinforces the information you gave me at my bunker lesson. It has helped me tremendously. Hope you had a great Easter. Cheers. Joe

[@fitzygolfpro]

That’s pretty much why I make these videos joe. To remind my clients of things we have talked about during lessons. I had a great Easter Joe. Eating some of the bread I made on Good Friday. I hope yours went well too.

[@davidwalters313]

Brilliant tips Brian. Thanks! David

[@fitzygolfpro]

I’m glad you enjoyed it David.

[@marccouasnon6973]

Excellente démonstration sur un lot d'erreurs commises par les amateurs que nous sommes . Merci Brian, bonne journée et bon golf.

[@fitzygolfpro]

merci Marc. Je suis heureux que vous l'ayez apprécié. j'espère que tu as passé de bonnes Pâques

[@marccouasnon6973]

@@fitzygolfpro Sous la pluie...en fait c'est de l'eau bénite 😂🤣, mais ça fait pas mes affaires.

[@davidleigh2573]

As usual top drawer instruction, executed to perfection. Stay safe and thanks

[@fitzygolfpro]

I can’t wait to hear your progress once you get back on the course soon.

[@johnathanwetherill456]

More Fitzy gold !!

[@fitzygolfpro]

Thank you. 🙏

[@supersoup5509]

Excellent video.

[@fitzygolfpro]

Glad you liked it! Brian

[@jesseross3794]

thanks Brian. great video

[@fitzygolfpro]

Glad you enjoyed it Jesse

[@renegade2853]

Great video, Fitzy lad!

[@fitzygolfpro]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the support. Brian

[@justpar2012]

Good one, Coach

[@fitzygolfpro]

Appreciate it! Brian

[@HarpreetSingh-yo5kn]

Thanks Brian you have explained and demonstrated very well

[@fitzygolfpro]

Glad it was helpful! Brian

[@arielluna4399]

👏👏👏👍 Happy Easter Sunday 🙏.

[@fitzygolfpro]

Same to you! Although we’re in the future it’s Monday here 😀 Brian

[@arielluna4399]

@fitzygolfpro Yes sir I know, we're 16 hours behind.

[@markantiss2165]

Mate , you had a camera watching me yesterday I’m bloody sure of it. I was bloody horrible . First bunker 3 out second bunker 4 out and I was on the 18th in front of the clubhouse. I’m taking your tips and using them cause the other barstards ain’t working 😂😂. Cheers mate you are a legend.

[@fitzygolfpro]

I stood down my surveillance team after your problems on 18😀. I am glad you are enjoying my content. Brian

[@markantiss2165]

😀😀thanks mate.

[@davidwalters313]

Just had a thought Brian. In England at the moment the sand is wet and impacted. Any thoughts on how to deal with this?

[@fitzygolfpro]

I made that video a few years ago David. How To Play Out Of Wet Sand. kzbin.info/www/bejne/enSzlpmdetR1qZo

[@davidwalters313]

@@fitzygolfpro thanks Brian!

[@geoffcohen613]

Is it worth having 2 SW with different bounce, ie 56deg /12 And 60/8. To cover different sand types or will one SW with good technique be sufficient.?

[@fitzygolfpro]

Your 56 should be a different bounce to the 60 and you are right it will give you options.

[@geoffcohen613]

​@@fitzygolfpro Should my SW and lob wedge be set up 1 or 2 degrees flat or upright?

[@fitzygolfpro]

@geoffcohen613 the average is 2 degrees flatter than your irons Geoff. Assuming they have been correctly fitted

[@tonymiddlehurst8438]

So much conflicting advice on the internet, many say forward ball position, open stance etc. In my case it doesn't really matter either way because nothing works for me! 😂

[@fitzygolfpro]

I wished we weren’t separated by a lot of land and ocean Tony. I would get you sorted. Seve one of the best bunker players ever had a square stance and club face. That was good enough for me.

[@tonymiddlehurst8438]

@@fitzygolfpro I believe you would sort me out Brian. I never used to have a problem until I moved to a club with very little sand in the bunkers. That place killed me off. I'm now at a James Braid 'inland links' in Wales with no bunkers at all so things could be worse!

[@fitzygolfpro]

@tonymiddlehurst8438 well arranged Tony. A course with no bunkers. I’ve never seen that.

[@tonymiddlehurst8438]

@@fitzygolfpro Quite a few of them over here in the UK Brian, mostly 'true' seaside links with natural sand dunes but also inland links on hills where the wind is often strong enough to blow away any bunker sand. Of the four courses I could choose from around here two are bunkerless.

[@fitzygolfpro]

@tonymiddlehurst8438 I’ll get there one day.