Possibly the BEST Bunker Tip EVER! - How to play bunker shots from Hard or Soft Sand

[@jamesbaine580]

This is the third bunker video I have watched today and every instructor has done it differently. The only way to get good at bunker shots is to hit about a couple 100 balls from a bunker

[@factual6591]

The only tutorial I've ever seen that describes the use of that sand-wedge feature, the bounce. Thanks for this clean picture of what to do in sand.

[@johnwatney8849]

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[@SBillings01]

Danny is awesome, but seriously? I guess you’ve never before seen any bunker training videos. Everyone talks about bounce.

[@johnason1398]

In addition to the great lessons he always provides, he has closed caption which helps me since I have impaired hearing and even with hearing aids, I cannot always distinguish every word. Thanks Danny. You are the best.

[@craigscott3133]

When I as a kid, Saturday mornings meant cartoons on TV. These days, they mean my weekly golf lesson with Danny Maude. Always great stuff to take to the course. Thanks, Danny.

[@kathyweigelhi-lophotovideo2984]

Tasmanian devil in bugs bunny... think of it everytime

[@eddiespark4444]

I've just practiced this technic for 30 minutes, alas not in a bunker but in my garden on artificial grass, but still, I am now feeling so confident of getting out of a bunker... watch this space... Thank you Danny for all you give.

[@DanielMaude]

Looking forward to hearing how you get on

[@jmoe38]

@DanielMaude Thank you! That is hands down the best sand lesson I have EVER received! Wow, so effortless! I cannot think of a time in sand when I didnt feel like I was swinging out of my shoes thinking I had to kill it to get the ball out. That 1 hand shot was better than your others haha. Question, what about a fairway bunker? Correct me if I am wrong but we hit out of said bunker with whatever iron we would use for distance in what ever location correct? Do we strike that ball the same as if it were very compact sand when it comes to fairway bunkers? Thanks again for all of your videos! You sir, are the lesson king IMO! Cheers Jmoe from Dayton, OH

[@roonej1000]

Top lesson Danny. First time I've ever heard anyone clarify that it's the sand that you should be focusing on and not the ball. Thanks Danny 👍

[@DanielMaude]

my pleasure Jon

[@mvwhity]

Danny in the Rain ☔️ what a nice guy doing all this for us. 👊🏻

[@DanielMaude]

it's funny, it was coming down quite heavy in the end 😂

[@brenda6580]

👍👍.

[@MartinG-vq8ji]

Please put a waterproof jacket on Danny 😆

[@ianlippiatt1163]

Danny, your tip about keeping the sand on the clubface throughout swing has finally made me understand the method for a bunker shot, thank you. I've really struggled with this and rarely see any other pros talk about the swing in bunkers. Love your videos

[@DanielMaude]

Thats great Ian, hope it helps your bunker shots

[@MrJnholmes1]

Been waiting for this for a while, Danny; one of the best sand instructions I've seen - many thanks!

[@josezayas6203]

Thanks Danny. You have a way of making golf instruction clear and encouraging. Can’t wait to get in a bunker and try your swing thoughts. I’ve watched just about all of your videos and have dropped around 6 shots per round on my score in the last year. Most importantly my swing and outcomes are more consistent than ever. Many thanks! Keep up the great work.

[@maureenbrown3139]

I often 'take an unplayable' because the sand at my club ranges from deep, fine and fluffy, to coarse, and wet hardpan which wrecks my scores. Your video is just what I need. Thanks Danny.

[@DanielMaude]

Love to hear how it goes Maureen

[@karemariuslunde2009]

I love this video - especially the momentum and use of the right hand/arm demonstration and the ability to keep the clubhead open at all times- so thank U so much.

[@DanielMaude]

My pleasure Glad it was helpful!

[@JeffPassageCPA]

Hitting out of sand is the worst part of my game but working on it. Probably the best thing you say in all your videos is "it doesn't matter" when a shot on video isn't optimal for you. I use that on the course now after a bad hole. You have done so much to help my physical game as well as my mental game. Thank you so much, Danny!!

[@dr.tylererickson516]

Absolute game changer thank you. Can’t tell you how many times I pick the ball clean out of the sand and turn a 4 into a 7 or 8 cause of the bunker.

[@taurus1814]

This is what I’m talking about the best sensei in everything about golf ! Stay safe coach Danny:))

[@DanielMaude]

And you Rad, have a great weekend

[@neilbrown9949]

Another clear and simple effective lesson I have never seen you comment on clubs, at 77 I have followed your lessons on distance improvement with some success. My clubs are 7 years old, has technology improved to a point where I could gain benefit from some new clubs. My handicap is 20 having wandered up from 6 over the past25 years

[@DanielMaude]

I have a custom fitting video coming soon with me and my dad

[@leshill254]

Played in our monthly medal today and found myself in bunkers 3 times; amazingly, following your advice I got up and down on each occasion and marvelled at how easily I got out and very close on each occasion - Thank you!

[@tntate8554]

Really great tips. I absolutely hate bunker shots because I either rocket the ball over the green or dub it. I’m anxious to try your method this week in my golf league. You made this look so simple to see my errors. Also a real trooper for teaching in the rain! Thanks again Danny.

[@daveweedall4505]

Great lesson Danny, bunkers are my nemesis. Lucky enough to have bunkers on our range so I'll be putting in some practice. Last week's lesson worked great sorted my driving out a treat. Your a top guy and coach cheers 👏👏

[@The-OC]

I have to say, this video is brilliant, particularly the "sense of momentum" single handed drill, it really does give a perspective that a lot of other videos don't explain as well, its great information and very helpful. Further to this, I have to admire that dispite the rain coming, you stuck to the video and played through it. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@DanielMaude]

funny, yes the unpredictable British weather 😁

[@petershepherd5916]

Great tips as always Danny, refer back to you time and again mate. Tips on chipping and bunker play have helped me no end. 👍Keep em coming

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Peter, plenty more to come 😁👍

[@rhofmeister2]

This will really help my 12yo daughter with her bunker shots. We don't get to practice much and her last tournament, she had 3 holes on front 9 in the bunker that absolutely killed her score because she couldn't get out. I can't wait to have both of us work on this together! Thank you Danny!

[@martinmoore7551]

Probably the best bunker coaching I have seen. Hopefully with some practice I can emulate your results, well at least most of them. Thanks Danny.

[@snaicker7912]

Hey Danny. Thank u so much for the fantastic tip. I was horrible at bunkers and dreaded going into them but your tip has had me up and down with no fuss ! You’re a great coach !! Keep up the the great videos! Enjoying them thoroughly!!🇨🇦

[@DanielMaude]

Glad you enjoyed Sathie thanks for taking the time to give feedback appreciate the support

[@davidhalliday7776]

Your chipping video on screwing the lid on and off revolutionized my chipping hoping this will do the same for bunkers😎

[@DanielMaude]

love to hear how you get on David

[@JeffPassageCPA]

No kidding, David. That tip has made my short game so much better.

[@davidhalliday7776]

As expected this really helps but what is the best way to control distance? Club choice works to some degree. Using one club I tried a number of things. Speed of swing, length of backswing and even length of follow through. Interestingly the last one seems to be the best but I’m not sure this is right, kind of like for short ones the club ends close to body like a chip, medium further out like a pitch and long ones in more like a full swing finish but all starting from a 3/4 backswing to get that momentum you talk about.

[@Stekman101]

I've never printed the practice plan so fast in my life. And I haven't even watched the video yet! Danny, you are a game changer. Quite literally!

[@OliCarroll98]

As a left hander playing golf right handed I appreciate the extra bit of thought! This is what makes this my favourite golf coaching channel on KZbin

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks so much Oliver, really happy to help

[@monkeymagic4600]

I am also a left hander who plays golf right handed. Danny is the only coach who acknowledges dominant hands.

[@DanielMaude]

@@monkeymagic4600 my pleasure

[@sherifffdb905]

Ben Hogan was a lefty that played right handed because when he played there wasn't left handed clubs, think of that.

[@malcolmberkeley591]

Only been a subscriber for a month or so. These have to be the most clear and easy to follow instruction videos I have ever seen even . Brilliant many thanks.

[@christopher419]

Danny has got to be one of best teachers out there. 💯

[@julianroberts698]

That's dedication to the cause there Danny giving us a lesson in the rain. I'm useless in bunkers so keen to give this try. Thanks as always you really are a star. Have a great weekend, im golfing this afternoon

[@DanielMaude]

and you Jullian, hope you are enjoying the return to golf

[@johntapper7247]

so good my game has got a lot better watching your lessons

[@pbadeau123]

Thanks Danny! The sand on the club face tip at 3:00 was just what I needed to get up and down. So brilliant!

[@garychogolf5828]

Great Lesson! As a coach myself, I find this tips very easy to understand for golfers of all level!

[@rhysjames8081]

Thrice I found the bunkers today and thrice I got it out, yes, I got it out and within 6 feet of the pin. I now love a bunker! Thank you for breaking this down and fixing a 20 year problem!

[@DanielMaude]

Happy to hear it James 👍

[@khamkenchanh2735]

Hi Danny. I wished i saw this clip yesterday cos i threw away at least 4 shots when i tried getting out of bunkers. I also wish that more driving range or golf courses would have real place for golfers to practice. Hopefully, i can have more confidence getting out of bunkers now after watching your lesson today. Thank you for sharing, Danny!🙏👌👍👍👏👏👏🖐🖐

[@jmoe38]

I agree with that! I cannot find any practice bunkers around me. The one course that had one was recently shut down and that was even a darn city owned course. Thanks a lot Dayton OH

[@megamike00712]

Danny, thanks for these videos! You're the best teacher I've found on KZbin. You've definitely been helping my game and this one will be the most helpful yet! My bunker game has been a huge weakness in last few years.

[@lizp757]

Brilliant. Without doubt you are the best on KZbin at explaining what to do. As a new very high handicapper I feel confident that I can do whatever you say! Thank you.

[@DanielMaude]

you are very welcome Liz

[@JeffPassageCPA]

Liz, you are so correct. I started watching Danny last year when the US went on lock down and then practiced in my back yard. My game is so much improved, thanks to Danny. I am on my way to breaking 90 some time this year.

[@DanielMaude]

@@JeffPassageCPA so good to hear

[@jmoe38]

@@JeffPassageCPA you an do it! And then it wont take long after that to where you cant wait to break 85. I am at the point where I cant wait to break 80. To me it is one of those “ it’s never good enough” things and I wont let myself enjoy a decent score because I always want more. Good luck!

[@HGPTW]

Thanks, Danny, it's the one shot I dread (mindset getting in the way!); I'll go off to the practice bunker tomorrow!

[@DanielMaude]

Have fun

[@jamescraven1781]

Thanks for the insight on using momentum to swing the club in the bunker. I’m looking forward to trying it. Thanks

[@DanielMaude]

Have fun James

[@markhodges3574]

Great lesson -will try it this afternoon

[@DanielMaude]

Have fun Mark

[@alicerusso1958]

Hello Mark Hodges. I hope you are safe and doing well in these uncertain days??

[@ruatoomey9107]

Super explanation Danny, I would have played the last shot backwards (and probably still left it in the bunker). Something that really helped me was to make sure that the shaft was tilted more towards my trail leg. I had a habit of opening the face and pushing my hands forward leading to some shanks especially off wet compact sand.

[@harrybutler1090]

Watching your videos as certainty improved my game thanks Danny ⛳👍⛳

[@DanielMaude]

My pleasure Harry, thanks for the feedback

[@duncanshire]

Great stuff Danny ! I think most golfers will benefit from these tips greatly. Thanks

[@frankarmstrong5495]

Another great video Danny! So far it’s helped me improve my bunker play significantly.

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you Frank!

[@amitray8589]

Thank you Danny for your invaluable (million dollar) tips - staying down, wedge handle back! You addressed the basic fundamentals with such practical demonstration! Brilliant stuff

[@1WEEBLE1]

The weather in Orlando Florida is nice all the time if you ever feel like moving

[@jimerskineart]

Another informative lesson Danny. Advice on alignment of feet and distance of stance would be appreciated. Thank you.

[@joego5967]

Pure dead brilliant! Trophy teacher Danny. Effortless and fun applications. That last shot was hall of fame. Thanks a million for all advices.

[@K9Pal23]

Fantastic method to practice those bunker shots.

[@tonystreasures382]

Thanks Danny can’t wait to get in the trap and give it a try

[@DanielMaude]

All the best Tony

[@brianrogers7543]

Hi Danny, you make it look so easy and you make it easy to follow with your drills. Really appreciate your channel Sir 🙏

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Brian 😁

[@zzxxyy22]

Best bunker instruction I've ever seen...in the rain no less... thanks Danny...thank you

[@satgill830]

Another fantastic video, really loved the overhead camera shot early on - showing how to keep the sand on the club face - fantastic.

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you, hope it helps

[@chrisgolfer7528]

Great tuition again Danny. First time I've heard all the correct ways to play out of the bunker depending on the type of sand. I have been known to go into the sand and be worried sick that I'll still be there when the tide comes in! 😯😯

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Chris, once you begin to get the correct strike on the sand it really does become very easy

[@alicerusso1958]

Hello Chris Golfer. I hope you are safe and doing well in these uncertain days??

[@jean-marcbrisard7363]

I understand the momentum but only with a beer after the no momentum I lived on the court. Always good to try to catch the momentum ... the magic word!

[@DanielMaude]

😁👍

[@user-rc4tc9wq4l]

I have a lot on your videos. Its helping me a lot. Thanks for make this posibel for good swing distance and al the other stuff you neex for good play on the cours.

[@harinderpartapparmar8019]

Very important information thanks for showing golf videos I wish I could store this valuable information Thanks

[@henrylee4428]

Nice and simple tips to remember! Great work! Possibly? No, this is by far the best tip for bunker game. Thanks, Danny!

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks for the support Henry

[@darrenmorris3115]

I needed the view from the angle when on downslope. Very good explanation and modeling. Going to practice now

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Darren happy to help 👍

[@erickatch4149]

Another classic Danny Maude video. TY !

[@DanielMaude]

No problem Eric 😁

[@monkeymagic4600]

Danny, you explain everything so clearly. Thank you for another brilliant video.

[@DanielMaude]

My pleasure! Really happy to help

[@zap0311]

Awesome instruction Danny! One of the top 5 videos I’ve seen from you. Can’t wait to practice this technique.

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure Zach, thanks for taking the time to feedback

[@thomassilas1]

This guy helped me hit my drives 30 yards farther.. Also before watching Danny I could never hit a decent shot off my fairway woods. Thank you good sir please continue...

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Tommy appreciate the support more videos to come ! 👍

[@3684langley]

Tks I’ll really enjoy this, today it took me 6 shots to get out of the bunker which was soaked, 🍺🤪 I owe you one! Tks

[@josephohea4868]

Thanks DM. This lesson really helps me to understand sand play.l am playing Barnbougle Dunes ( Bridport Tasmania) v soon and l am v good at finding the bunkers there so l will be much better prepared and less apprehensive if and when l do find them. Happy golfing ⛳ Cheers Joseph

[@DanielMaude]

That’s wonderful Joseph, have fun

[@michaeljbrennan3728]

I wish this has been posted yesterday. I was out at my course practicing bunker shots. I could have used the tip from the back of the bunker. Now I have something to work on next time.

[@giddygolfer]

G'day Danny, I was once playing a practice round with a mate on a weekday and got a call which I had to take. The caller wouldn't take a breath for me to ask him to wait a minute. I chose to play the shot with my left hand (I am a RH golfer but am naturally left-handed) and hit the pin. It was the easiest, smoothest bunker shot I have ever played. ⛳

[@williamtotherow3367]

I fell confident now after learning so many good steps to follow.

[@DanielMaude]

Hope they help your bunker play William

[@williamtotherow3367]

@@DanielMaude I'm positive it will, Thanks again, great instructor

[@peterfleming6972]

I love the honesty of your shots love it

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks Peter 👍

[@mathewpeters2896]

As always great video lesson, will change my thought process of getting the ball out of bunker now. Hopefully with a lot less sand being expelled from the bunker🤣👍

[@DanielMaude]

Funny You can do it!

[@richs2290]

Great lesson again. I hate bunkers !! Hopefully will help me next time I am in them . 😀⛳️👌

[@ronniepecoraro4630]

Your a good man with good videos thanks Danny !

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks for the support Ronnie

[@johnnyathanasiadis7884]

i love bunker shots now because of you. yippeeee

[@mikec4834]

Never thought I'd say this "can't wait to land in a bunker" ! Also when you placed the ball on the downslope and you got in position I found myself in the chair leaning to the right! I guess you got my attention! Great content Danny.

[@mikelaird5458]

Letting go. The secret to the swing. Well done laddie.

[@DanielMaude]

Absolutely Mike

[@brianwatson129]

Great video on getting out of the sand. I generally have tried just muscle-ing it out . This looks smarter.

[@darcaleedebogorski6076]

You are so awesome! I totally appreciate the time you give to all of us.

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure, really enjoy what I do Darcalee

[@nickallen5801]

I needed this on the course earlier today! Thanks, Danny. Love all of your tips.

[@carolsheridan7576]

Thanks Danny - I have been inspired to go out in the rain too - to practice this- thinking of getting some sand in the back garden too !

[@DanielMaude]

Absolutely do it if you have the space 😁

[@robdennis7649]

Hello Carol Sheridan. How is your health and weather today??

[@wfrentzel7503]

Love your momentum swings, Danny. These have really helped my game. Since you have a one-plane swing like I do ( Jim Hardy definition) I can better relate. I have seen videos from other momentum teachers ( e.g. Shawn Clement) they are two-planers and I couldn’t really relate. I never really understood how to use my feet properly. Your turning the screw analogy really worked for me. I like the momentum concept for bunker play too. I have always been too “flippy” with my hands and opening the wedge to get more bounce didn’t work for me. Now I know what to do. Thanks!

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks so much for taking the time to feedback

[@montybatra9512]

Great bunker video! I've been in all of those situations you just showed us (soft sand, hard compact sand, ball on a downhill lie towards the back of the bunker). This video is very practical for the player trying to save strokes during an 18 hole round. :-)

[@ntr7030]

Best golf lessons on the web. Thank you.

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks so much for the support

[@georgiewalker1069]

Yay!! Hi Danny, my bunker play has improved so much. Thanks so much💫🇿🇦 Danny the Master! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@DanielMaude]

Pleasure Georgie, 😁

[@tomduckworth8335]

You are my go to guy for short game info very good video.

[@jimbeaver27]

because of the varying sand and conditions thereof, I have come to just chip all bunker balls out, nice easy chip like from a bit of rough, works every time in every condition and no fear of the dreaded home run over the green - I will try this one handed drill though Danny, thanks

[@DanielMaude]

Love to hear how you get on Jim

[@Jkschorley]

I find it’s confidence Danny and ensure you follow through which I’m guilty of on both account. Definitely be using the drills on the range😀👍

[@DanielMaude]

absolutely, I always think it's worth trying these tips out in a practice bunker first in order to build confidence.

[@phillip4760]

Thanks for all your tips

[@DanielMaude]

You are very welcome Phil

[@pohoresky]

Hi Danny - Here are a few observations arising out of my own experiences after listening to this video and following your instructions. The video by the way is excellent and the best one from you yet on bunker play. 1.Creating Momentum in bunker play to me is nothing more than letting the club head pass the hands through the sand just before the ball so the cub head slides under the ball with a cushion of sand underneath. 2. To create momentum you need soft arms and wrists through impact but you need to engage the hips and shoulders to do this. The bunker shot is not just and arms and hands swing. Watching closely your video with you in action clearly your lead hip and shoulder goes down as you swing back to support what you call a hands and arms swing in the back swing and the reverse is true for the hips and shoulders in the downswing. Without that engagement of hips and shoulders it is very difficult to create momentum required. It just doesn't work that way for me using hands and arms only feel..In fact I start with thinking about tilting shoulders and hips to create the momentum in the club head through the hands and arms and wrists. Critical for me. 3. Your set up with lead foot and knee opened up promotes a tilting of the hips and shoulders right from the get go and is a key component. 4. What addressed my problem directly and most helpfully was your suggestion of keeping butt of club close to rear pocket in the back swing and close to the front pocket in the down swing to create a swing arc suited for the swing all the while keeping a constant radius by pressing gently the trail bicep against the trail rib cage throughout the swing. Thank you.

[@alicerusso1958]

Hi Harold Pohoresky. I hope you are safe and doing well in these uncertain days??

[@Asftfs]

Brilliant tutorial which I can’t wait to practice! Thanks Danny

[@DanielMaude]

Have fun Amir

[@samueljudge3180]

Brilliant bunker tips, this should be an easy shot ??? I will work on this drill Seen a few other of your videos, a very good communicator, you make golf instruction interesting and fun and you want to actually go and practice. Thank you

[@DanielMaude]

My pleasure Samuel, really happy to help

[@jonwright8236]

many thanks for this Danny, hope you keeping well, been having nitemare recently with bunker shots, gonna try this tomorrow,

[@DanielMaude]

Thank you Jon! Hope it helps 👍

[@terryholloway9930]

Thanks Danny enjoyed it see my mistake not paying attention to spine have a good week

[@h0stage355]

I have learned to really appreciate his teaching. Great sand lesson to boot!

[@istra59]

Thank you so much for your hard work! Really appreciate your help so much 🙏

[@DanielMaude]

My pleasure 😁

[@darrenaustralia3623]

Best bunker video I have seen thank you

[@AllenRReid]

I took a 7 on a par 3 last week because of my sand play. I will definitely spend more time practicing short game and bunker shots soon.

[@jedisith19]

Thanks Danny, these are the shots I never feel comfortable executing. Now the courses and ranges in my part of the world just have to open up again

[@patts6153]

All new golfers should watch this great video Danny!👏🏻👏🏻

[@DanielMaude]

really hope it helps

[@kcd2630]

Best bunker video I have seen Thanks Danny

[@DanielMaude]

Thanks for the feedback Ravi

[@johnscase6167]

Another great video Danny just been down the range practicing the line in the sand and feeling the difference between before and after watching your video it’s made me realise what I’ve been doing wrong thanks again great teaching videos Danny 👍👍

[@alicerusso1958]

Hello John Scase. I hope you are safe and doing well in these uncertain days??