HOW TO GET OUT OF A BUNKER EVERY TIME GOLF TIPS

[@MarkCrossfield]

How is your bunker game and what shots would you like me to break down next?

[@benno1202]

I’d love to get your advice on those 50ish yard shots into the green. My bunker game is erratic at best (who knew you could thin a 60 degree wedge 120 out of a bunker???) but playing medal mid week and going for it if I hit a bunker!!

[@robertboyce697]

Driver off the deck!

[@jonathanaustraliakiley4476]

I would like to understand hitting out of wet firm sand where it's difficult to get under the ball

[@MichaelLee-lu5bl]

Fairway wood off the deck, & getting out of bunkers with wet sand

[@watchagency4015]

Hi Mark great video once again, at my club, Thorpe Hall GC we are clay based and are bunkers are all inconsistent what is the best technique when in winter conditions, keep the good work up, Marc 😁⛳😍

[@davegorse3672]

Loved the video mark.could you do one on getting out of wet bunkers especially with the lovely British weather we have 😂

[@Betheball1966]

Dave Gorse yes

[@alanwaterworth6464]

Dave Gorse, yes, and when the sand is wet and hard packed and you need to get over a head height lip and stop the ball fast... anyone?

[@spudaccino]

Honestly this is one of the most informative videos in relation to Bunkers I have ever seen, I'm a very low handicap golfer and this information is absolutely fantastic for me. Well done Mr Crossfield

[@hanleyagolf]

Seriously the best bunker video on KZbin. All aspects are covered including the hardest part for me to understand, distance and height (playing with the loft). Great stuff mate

[@adammcintyre6708]

This is potentially the best bunker video I have ever seen....awesome

[@MarkCrossfield]

Thanks Adam

[@nicted9308]

Perfect explanation Mark this instruction is very useful as I'm not the best out of bunkers.

[@davepalmerton2429]

Super instruction, can't wait to get out and try it.

[@colinwhite2724]

All very well playing these shots from perfect lies in lovely sand. Conditions vary so much even from bunker to bunker at my place. Plugged lies, sand behind the ball, uphill, downhill, side hill, wet, fluffy, no sand under the ball. I would think it is the same for most in the UK.

[@benswanton2958]

These series of videos are great Bruh. Even as a single handicap player you’ve opened my eyes to so many misnomers I’ve learned over the years. Cheers 👍🏻

[@taylorthurston8892]

Never even though about using lie angle to change direction with the open face. Always just used my stance to adjust. Can't wait to try this out!

[@davidfearn5010]

More helpful lessons, all good. I fear the sand. I enjoyed the visit to James Robinson, first class banter.

[@gilo2400]

Brilliant vid Mark. Covered all the angles (no pun intended) now I just need to go and practice. Just keep them coming!

[@Johnlancaster]

Great video MC. I have been thought the open stance, feet pointing forward, make a wish technique and always been hit and miss. This could change the world. So straight forward, clear, simple 👍

[@rgavonline]

Great video ! Thanks Mark. Very nice camera work too

[@markleadsom5915]

Just watched you on James Channel. You are an absolute class act and top top pro. Everyone wants to see more of these type collaborations. By the way.... a wins a win 😀

[@leftyrm7318]

Good stuff Mark! As a 20 handicap, I’ve never really struggled out of bunkers. I play what feels like a standard 50 yard chip and move on. I find myself in a bunker maybe once a round, so I haven’t really put much time into it. Got to work on that approach play brah!

[@kennethmalins5885]

Thanks Mark! Well done. Your explanations were spot on and very positive. Loved this episode!

[@roberteye7352]

Now this one hit the spot! Thanks, Mark.

[@9epf]

Play at St Andrews now (student there) and bunker play has improved hugely. Struggle with distance control around green side bunkers though

[@mattgardner2718]

I'm pants out of bunkers, don't really get the opportunity to practice much. Something I'm going to try and fix over the winter - will be watching this video a few times!

[@todddowedite9477]

Loved the video. Thank you for explaining this topic. When you said lower the hands,after you twisted the face,BELLS and a light bulb went off in my head . Thank you

[@craighunter1014]

Great video. Been enjoying this series of videos you've been putting out there lately. 👍👍 Been working on my bunker play the last few months in my lessons and slowly gaining confidence.

[@dan.downing]

The best way to know when you are making progress is when your friends remarks change from "good out" to "how in the hell did you do that?"

[@nigelday001]

Excellent video Mark .. 😉🏌️⛳️🍻

[@adamtierney4599]

Thanks for this mate.Very helpful and understandable. Gives me some hope after bunker hell in medal today.

[@MichaelLee-lu5bl]

Great tuition Mark, more like this please and I enjoyed the one with James, more like this.P.S you are GOAT!🤔🤗

[@johnnursall408]

Mark -- if Matt is doing the video, he's really doing a good job. Very good camera work.

[@martinhadleigh5890]

Such a good lesson there Mark; very useful indeed. Just need to get out and practice now 👍⛳️

[@dan.downing]

I used to dread bunkers when I started, but now when I find myself in a bunker, I get excited. Plus its another chance to use those wedges that I spent so much time saving for.

[@loutennant99]

excellent, been pretty good out of bunkers for some reason but this has given me some things to play around with. Funny how the theory has changed from being quite complicated to relatively not

[@theelmagoo]

I love more bunker tips as I love to experiment with different ideas as bunkers have always been tricky for me up until recently. Two other ideas to toss into the mix and see if you like / dislike. 1) If the sand is hard, don't open the face at all and treat it more like a normal chip (learned this one the hard way...... a LOT :). 2) I try to focus on how I want the shaft / my hands at impact for all of my shots these days. Something that's been working really well lately for me in bunkers is wanting the handle to be straight vertical at impact. This helps me over-come my normal shot tendency to get shaft lean on the ball like most other types of shot.

[@fisher7814]

Great explanations there Mark thanks, l for one didn't realise about the lowering the handle to compensate for open face and I've been playing for years. I also loved your video with James, would love more of that please

[@mattyates7562]

Very good video Mark. You have the ability like all great teachers of explaining in a way that is simple yet very informative whichever level is listening. I do want to say though that I wish more courses had better short game facilities. Come on professionals practice what you preach and help your clubs get better bunker, chipping facilities

[@benno1202]

Thanks for this video. Very helpful tips to help me get over my bunker-phobia.

[@tomduckworth8335]

Good one Mark not many talk about lowering the handle to help with aim

[@peteconway121]

Have been in the practice bunker today this was game changing opened the face up dropped my hands was popping, stopping and badgering thanks Brah... Someone else has also mentioned but could you do a vid on getting out of wet compacted bunkers

[@brockkunz]

I prefer to open my stance due to flat swing. Twisting club for lofting is when I get in trouble. I also try to keep my sand splash no longer than a dollar bill. Great idea drawing the line in the sand Mark! That visual was excellent.

[@brianmcfarland5700]

Excellent video just need to practice the various techniques to see what works for me. Enjoyed the video with Mr Robinson

[@bryanlina4724]

Good one. Let's see the fairway bunker version. No issues around green but fairway bunker I tend to hit heavy and never catch it just right.

[@tylerwiseman1493]

Can you do a video on the different putting grips and why you guys putt the way you do? Looks like you Matt and Dan all have different styles. Thanks Mark love the videos!

[@mickewingemyr9813]

Perfect soo good!!!! Thank you!

[@richtebbs6954]

Great video Mark, love the tip re: lowering the handle to negate the shaft twist instead of changing aim point. Could you do a similar one for crap British bunkers though please? Fluffy bunkers like that look amazing but how about ones with wet compacted sand, ones with very little sand etc. Cheers!

[@jaybyrne4562]

Really enjoyed seeing you on James Robinson's channel tonight. Nice to see you out just having a knock, chilling out! Great ideas in this too, I'm pants in bunkers 🙈

[@robertrainey906]

Thanks Mark!

[@Alwaysbrightandclear]

Solid advice for anyone

[@keithirvine1]

I see you have adopted Matt's method of alignment in bunkers, since the one you both did a while ago. Good to see even the coach can be coached into adaptation.....good video

[@shrimpflea]

Great video. I am very inconsistent in bunkers. Tend to dig in too much.

[@jeffto23ify]

Great tips mark

[@glenburr6755]

I have always been a blader of a bunker player. I get that extra 20-30 yard shot over the green. I have gotten a little better, but still fear it. Most instruction is for the person who leaves it in the bunker. I do like your thoughts on a squarer stance, and I’ve never thought about lie angles. I’m going to hit some shots before tomorrow’s round, if the practice bunker isn’t frozen! 🥶🥶

[@arthuracorn]

Great tuition as usual, thank you bruh, great to see you with J R golfing and still teaching lol.

[@RobMcGarr]

Good explanation, will send to the old man! 👍

[@peteraloisio3533]

Great video. This new series of instructional content has been fantastic. Not saying to blow wind up your ....., but it truly is some of the best stuff you have done. Obviously apart from when the muppets are on tour. Speaking of tours, when are you coming down under. Summer is so close. Come on mate.

[@stephencain9173]

To many tips playing Sunday and hoping to use ball position to change strikes but i need a lot of help thanks for the tips

[@SolomonLi]

Great tips!!! I used to get a lot of practice...in the rounds I play... So I used to be pretty decent getting out. Now...not so much. LOL

[@shaneforsyth3390]

Great video. Where I play there is a bunker that I would say is particularly tight in that the sand is very compacted. I try to keep my speed up and hit an inch or 2 behind the ball but find the bounce hitting the sand and the leading edge blading the ball out of the bunker but well over the green because of the speed. It would be great if you could provide a tip about these types of lies in the bunkers. To add to the difficulty the lip is reasonably high in the bunker being played from with the compacted/hard sand. Thanks :)

[@atlurbanist1145]

Fantastic video

[@matthewua1]

Great Vid

[@davidpwhitehouse]

Great pointers.. will you be touching on fairway bunkers at some point

[@pauledw]

Superb, sounds easier than my approach!!.. Cheers.

[@andrewjgordon1372]

Thanks for this Mark - past year or so this is the weakest part of my game very hit or miss.

[@rickcudmore8156]

Good stuff. How about a video on getting out of a bunker with little or hard sand. How not to blade a sand wedge from the middle of the fairway 40-50 yards from the pin.

[@robjelley1138]

Bunker game is fairly solid (certainly for my level) great tips tho as always. Be good to see some ideas about playing out of solid wet bunkers (like we have in the uk at the mo) very different game 👍

[@paulwright6297]

Mark hope you had fun up in sunny Huddersfield and its a good job you wasn't here today as its been a tad damp anyway could you do a video on getting out of the tricky bunkers that are 50 yard + away please

[@jporter504]

Thanks for the tips. I struggle with the really lose sand bunkers. Some of the ones I play are like a sand dune with no bottom. Controlling the depth of the impact is hard.

[@barrysmith7291]

Great game against James mark you looked like you are playing well 👍⛳️

[@KPadventuresoutdoors]

Great tips but with the weather as it is any chance on tips for wet/hard packed bunkers??

[@jimorr3252]

Mark, wet sand or very firm bunkers or bunkers with very little sand.

[@Totalavulsion]

Nice one Mark 👌🏻 What loft and bounce do you prefer as your go to SW?

[@paulcarter9325]

As always great video. I would like to know what you should change if the ball is plugged (fried egg)

[@Adrian-yv8sy]

great video - forgot tip when playing partners aren't looking just throw it out haha

[@walleyewannabe]

nice vid Mark...i agree, once you get the confidence to just take a normal pitch shot swing and hit 2in behind the ball, bunker shots are not so scary...I cringe when I see golfers stabbing at the sand and just digging their leading edge 4in into the sand because they are afraid to thin it

[@andrewnatt1448]

brilliant

[@malcolmsansom5026]

Great vid mark thanks what would you say was the best combination of loft and bounce for getting out of green side bunkers cheers

[@robbbranche]

Thx for the vlog Mark!! I love bunker shots, don't like the mistakes that cause them .... 2 questions Sir Crossfield: where do I, or, we, find information on booking lessons (I assume you actively teach), and the 2nd, just watched the Dan and Lester series and can't figure out why Lester reverses his hands on short wedge shots, is it just a preference ?

[@Chris-yj1zg]

TwistMyFace 👌🏼

[@Johnlancaster]

Another thought....it would be good if you could discuss the”sand wedge” sometime. I know there’s lots of bounce and grind videos, all good, but what are you looking for in a good sand wedge appropriate to sand conditions ?

[@MF_GOLF72]

Love bunkers, prefer to hit a bunker as a miss if it’s a tight green !

[@MrJackpotjohn]

Nice can you do another fairway bunker long bunker shot one

[@brianhunter4714]

Winter, wet, compacted bunker advice please.

[@MMcG25]

How about a shot where the ball in the bunker is on a downslope (back of the bunker)? Any tips on that type of shot? One I've had the last three rounds I've had and I've really struggled with! Thanks Mark.

[@yanistsiopani2120]

I definitely need to practice more 😩

[@sammer2587]

Whoever is filming is doing a great job. Locks?

[@ignorance123]

I wish more places with good sand and good greens were available to just practice...nice simple tips, bruh

[@brockkunz]

First time I ever heard the explanation of why pros like/ don't mind/prefer playing outta the sand!

[@Hand_Shake]

I was waiting for you to talk about choosing a wedge! You showed us three lofts at the beginning but then nothing more said. Does any loft work? (yes, for you, obviously) Do some work better for certain conditions (wet sand, hard base under thin sand,...)? Otherwise, great video, as always! ❤️

[@andrewmatthews9441]

Liked the video, but would like to have seen more about 'real life' course conditions - reading the sand, fluffy sand, hard pan, back of bunker, bad lies etc.

[@ajaytuk7416]

Do you think more SW/LW should have more heel grind like the PING eye II?

[@officialdibs]

This sort of stuff is gold dust Mark :-)

[@paulbull3431]

I always liked closing the club face steeper attack and the sand opens the face on impact for the short land roll out shot. (Out of a plugged lie)

[@danieleverett9851]

Hey mark can you do a video on breathing in the golf swing I can’t find when I should be breathing. Thanks great videos

[@davepalmerton2429]

I would think you should just relax and breath naturally.

[@danieleverett9851]

@@davepalmerton2429 thanks I will try

[@karlstorr9817]

To the point easy to understand as per usual. And just showing off editing with exactly 10 min long video 😂

[@tims9881]

Mark, what about firm, wet sand?

[@robbiles]

Hope Ray watches this. Would be interested to read his comments.

[@mach5k]

struggle with consistency of the sand. hard pan vs fluffy. knowing what type of sand I am in and how to deal with it

[@craigvn1]

Good info, but a lot of us are playing out of bunkers that are pretty rubbish condition. I watch on TV and they are playing out of pristine bunkers. How about some help on getting out of the bunker with no sand, or poorly raked bunkers, or mud bunkers. Please.

[@williamscott6567]

Watched you playing James you need to play more together the teacher showed the pupil how it's done more of the 2 of you together with Dan and lockey and poor old mince wherever he is now

[@FrontYardFantasyTrix]

At my home course we have really shallow bunkers. Not a lot of sand. It seems like I always either chunk it or blade it out. Any tips bruh?

[@simonhobbs9097]

Good 'sand' advice.

[@carlincledon4794]

I am an awful bunker player. I play off 7 with a 28 handicap greenside bunker game. Pretty good from fairway bunkers though....

[@randymahony8157]

Looks like your bottom half is relatively quiet on your back swing ?

[@tommy437]

Mark - I've just thought. Why do we twist the club face to add loft to the club so we can hit it higher? why don't we just use clubs with a higher loft; for example, a 64 degree?

[@SkyboxerGolf]

My .02 Lots of peoples last lofted wedge is 58 degrees. So we'll open the club to get higher loft. So just depends on what your bag consists of.