THE 5 BIGGEST MISTAKES GOLFERS MAKE WHEN IN A BUNKER

[@lf683]

one thing I like about this guy is that he actually plays the shots he wants and doesn’t just tell you. He is actually very good at golf himself unlike some who talk it and never show it

[@drfrich]

I have played golf for over 50 years. I watched this video a couple of weeks ago. It completely changed my thinking in bunkers, especially the fifth tip. The following day, I holed out of bunkers on back-to-back holes for birdies. Two days later, I holed out again. So I have holed-out three consecutive times out of bunkers over a two day period. I then went through a period where I struggled. I watched this video again a couple of times. The next day, I holed-out my next bunker shot!

[@jeremyabbott9909]

Oh MY GOSH!!! I just had a trip to Myrtle Beach with my dad, in fact just finished the 14 hour overnight drive back.. so tired.. any ways.. I watched this video before I went because I am normally terrible out of the sand. And I managed to get in the most traps I have ever been in, lol. This video changed my life!!! Only once did it take me 2 tries out of a bunker. Almost every one came out awesome, a couple thinned but expected that, but so many were beautiful and 3 of them almost went in!! Most were within 2'-6' of the pin!!! The guys I was playing with couldn't believe it because they knew how bad I normally was. From the bottom on my heart THANK YOU!!!

[@wallstreetoneil]

I think your biggest strength is your natural comfort in the sand - I remember seeing this quality in you when I first found your channel 2 years ago. Everything Long with a Long Backswing will forever change my mental approach in the sand. This is the best video, in terms of imparting knowledge, you have ever made - and I say this as a 5 handicap. Thank you.

[@williamhall4950]

I agree, that was as well done a resume of the proper sand shots as I've ever seen. Great Stuff!! Thanks for the reminders, especially the wider stance!

[@dwightpalmatier4430]

Thanks for your humor, passion & enthusiasm for our great game of golf.

[@marknielsen4494]

Excellent vid format Matt! Dive into content quickly and move quickly. This was your style that hooked me back with the "no hands" vid which everybody I know has watched and shared. Great job with all your hard work!!!

[@jimkang6562]

This is definitely a standout video of yours. Good pacing on info delivery, practical approaches to the issue and the last tip is truly the takeaway and do. And great responses to the comments too! Thanks!

[@fretless05]

Had to tell you that yesterday, I found myself in a bunker. I thought about the mistakes you noted in this video (I usually make several) and thought about the right club to use for the distance (not my usual sand club), opened the face, bent my knees, got my hands low, swung from the shoulders, and hit a beauty to about 18 inches. For the first time in my golf lifetime, I was better from the sand than I was chipping from the short grass!

[@kennymartin4928]

Great tips! I keep open the face and give it some pace in my head for sand shots.

[@paulosilva557]

I like the way your method of improving the game is so appealing.

[@robertshields6214]

Needed this! Great video with easy to understand instructions

[@markosborn9914]

Wow - watched this last evening, played today concentrating on staying low, knees bent and long swing and worked beautifully. 4 sand shots, one of about 30 yards, and all within 10 feet!! I never really understood how to use/control bounce before, even though I have played for years. Honestly the most constructive golf video I have ever watched and been able to put into action. Thanks!!

[@stevejackson734]

Only just subscribed, now checking out older vids. Short, to the point and not rambling on about biomechanics and all the other technical BS. Easy to understand for the average golfer. Excellent work Matt. I think your going to help my golf game....cheers😀🏌‍♂️👍

[@bretttaylor3711]

Great video. Appreciate you addressing different distance sand shots/different club and bounce selection. I know sand condition is part of it. Would LOVE a video diving a little deeper into distance and club selection out of the sand.

[@PrestigeDetailingStudio]

The wide and get low tip definitely helped me out in my last couple rounds! Cheers!

[@johnmagnell8902]

First time I watched one of your videos I didn’t really get it. Now I watched several and subscribed. You are actually phenomenal. Very useful tips and lessons. Thank you 🙏

[@willywhite3285]

I literally make all these mistakes... Good tips thanks

[@randyclark1221]

"Hands to shoulder'. Good tip. Thanks, Matt, for a good video.

[@donsmith1165]

Good morning.... Have a magnificent Monday. Thanks for all u do for us!

[@williamgraebe3989]

You are the best and this video is the best bunker lesson I have ever watched. Thank you.

[@BAD_GolfHawaii]

Good stuff, can’t wait to go hit some bunker shots and build that confidence back up! 🤙🏾

[@tonythomas8564]

Thank you - great tips. This is, probably, the one part of the game where many, many handicappers struggle on a consistent basis - me included!!

[@joetroupe893]

Great lessons on bunker play. Widening my stance and squatting should give me marked improvement. I found my old grooveless 60° has helped me more than either my sand or pitching wedge. Thanx, Joe

[@GTRalso]

Great lesson. Right to the point. Everything made sense. Let’s give it a shot!!

[@chrismcmorrow9738]

Outstanding instruction on bunker play. Maybe the best I’ve ever seen. Thank you.

[@deebobo84]

Keep up the energy.. It motivates and gets people excited for golf!

[@leftydan1]

You got me on 2 of the 5 . One of your best videos I think your great at imparting knowledge. Well done MrShortGame.

[@Darth_Rebel_93]

I live In Greenville,South Carolina. So I’m not far from you. It’s was absolutely gorgeous day for golf here today!

[@bradhealy7506]

I always thought you had to be steep, Thanks again for great info!

[@High_Key]

I just learned the hard truth of this over the weekend. 2nd shot on a par 5 landed in a bunker next to the green. Just grabbed the sand wedge cause it’s my sand wedge. The packed sand made me blade it off the bounce over to the bunker on the other side of the green. Proceeded to chunk two more shots before realizing it’s so packed I could just chip it regularly and that’s how I got out. Saved it with a one-putt for a double and an 87 for the round. But holy cow I need these tips.

[@johnschwartz1536]

Always find your tips informative and helpful! With Co-Vid and unmaintained bunkers, we've been dealing with hard sand for a while now. I like a square set up and using a more sharp edged wedge for these shots. I learned a lot from this video today. Keep up the good work

[@bryanday1326]

I finally broke 80 , Thanks for all the great videos, I hit my driver between 230 & 260 straight down the fairway. I'm finding the greens in regulation . My all around game has improved by 10 strokes. All I say is MR. Short Game. Thank You!

[@lungjunky]

Way to go! That was succinct and it helped us focus on the lesson.

[@MrPepbro]

Clear & Concise instruction. Thank you brother.

[@johnherman3261]

Hate green side bunkers. Types of sand is a great point. There’s the bunkers with hardly any sand,(sand is expensive), fluffy sand and of course the sprinkler hard pack bunker. Love the information Matt. You the man, love ya brother!

[@marksmoore]

Very well explained...and demonstrated!

[@HolyGrailOfGolf]

I'm going to say the #1 bunker mistake is never practicing bunker shots. If you don't practice you never discover how easy and fun it is to get out of the bunker. When you practice your fear of being in the bunker is gone and therefore you'll hardly ever hit it in the bunker because you're not scared of it. Bunker practice really is some of the most fun and useful practice you can have. You'll be amazed at how easy it is once you learn the trick and if you don't practice you'll never learn the trick. Yes, there is a trick to it.

[@GradyElla]

You are So right! Folks should get to the course about 45 minutes early and just toss a bunch of balls in the practice bunker. It's amazing how much even 15-20 minutes of just hacking away until you get it can improve not just your game, but your attitude. When you KNOW you can get out of a bunker, all of a sudden you feel empowered from the fairway.

[@HolyGrailOfGolf]

@@GradyElla I couldn't agree more but I'll try. One of the best practice sessions I ever had, and I can still remember it today, was in a deep bunker. First I had to learn the secret of bunker shots and that didn't take long, then I just started playing with how bad the lie can be and still get out and then no matter how the ball laid in the bunker I was trying to see how close I could get to the hole. I had a blast and from that day forward I have no fear of bunkers. The only problem now is when I get into super fluffy sand and I don't expect it. I'm used to hitting out of half dirt half sand.

[@patrickmorgan4006]

Funny you should say that. As I was watching I was thinking "I should drop a ball in a bunker on every hole as I play a round so I can practice this stuff."

[@bmrobertson7969]

I've been subscribed for a short time but really appreciate the channel. Great advice and we share a similar personality. Thanks and keep up the great videos.

[@peterdebondt2823]

Nice tips, worth paying attention to. I struggle most with ball position. 1 coach tells me ball towards the left foot, the other 1 back in the stance. Both have magnificent bunker play but all they do is cause me doubt.

[@davemcgonigal9660]

Big fan Matt, love all of your videos. I like how you break down the skills, and give 3-5 key pointers. Not too technical, things we can easily try! And they work...Keep em coming!

[@joeboyle6728]

Great content - thanks - I will watch this again, and again.

[@johnaleck8672]

A real eye opener. Exposing the open stance myth. Swing to the shoulder. Great stuff.

[@jamesbristow1644]

Great advice and superb style of presentation

[@saltysailor770]

Love watching your lessons! Such a great help!!!

[@jamestown4867]

Very similar to Stan Utley’s method which I’ve been using over ten years. I was always confident but the square stance, very squatty, and Stan says hands at knee level style has me holing out more often and from a decent lie, I expect to be down in two. Great instruction, as always. PenguinGolf.

[@KINGKURT14]

you got the passion. I like it. The tips are really good as well

[@nathonhamilton4524]

Very interesting advice...thanks...regards from surrey England uk.

[@Wc5ting]

Thank you again Matt for a truly high quality channel. I've been watching your videos for 18 months, studying your methods and tips closely and have improved from an 18 index to 6.5, shooting in the mid-high 70's consistently. Mr Shortgame is THE game!

[@philmorgan9784]

Very informative video. Now I need to go and practice.

[@anthonyviola9400]

Fantastic lesson! Thanks very helpful

[@djtbay]

Wow and thanks! I needed this lesson!

[@stevetobin4487]

nice, Matt. Really really good. Appreciate you, buddy

[@syedalam8218]

Hello Mr SG You are doing a great job educating common Golfers, Thanks Request: can you please also show your Standing for all shots with Ball placement from the Front to understand completely For example if you are using Iron 6 then where do you place the ball and what will be your standing in front of the ball. Side way is really not helping a lot Thanks again for your time and efforts!!!

[@patten1962]

Great job! Love this Video!

[@albertbeasley6005]

Great instruction. Awesome tips👍🏌⛳🇺🇸😀

[@Malcolm_in_the_Magic]

Very good info. I always opened my stance and used the same club regardless of distance to the hole.

[@jocoseness]

All great points!! For me I do find it a bit more difficult to turn my hips on a wide bunker stance. Therefore i have an open stance. Just have to make sure the back foot is square to the target.

[@giddygolfer]

Great instruction Matt.⛳

[@dabatmaniamoutthed7975]

Hey coach I’m getting out with no problem but I’m just not getting the d distance but I got you and with everything else you have given me I’m BACK I almost hit my 1st hole in 1 last Friday left it 2 feet from the cup 👍🏽😃 and I shot a 90 thanks coach you are the man

[@jimsaddler942]

You are amazing. Thanks for the great tips! I'm getting ready to play at The Phonecian for my first round this year, and it is loaded with bunkers. So I'll be thinking about this video when the sand gods get me!

[@andrekaliva]

Good and factual explanation, and no 5 is just the greatest advice...😆👍

[@odavila03]

Awesome channel! Thank you for the information!!

[@peterstepaside]

Great video. Keep up the super work. I’m in Ireland so I hope to try these tips soon as we’re still not allowed to play golf, aaagghhh!!! 😢😢😢

[@mwelasemazibuko5357]

My opinion,is the first time u are seriously giving effective tips👍👍👍

[@robertcornelius8056]

Great bunker shots

[@neillhobson4584]

Great video, thanks for the simple instruction 👌👍

[@jamessnyder5390]

"That's just going to happen from time to time...accept it" Greatest advice ever!😂😂😂

[@mattcristino9804]

All 5 mistakes are in my bunker play. Thanks for the tips Matt and BTW your shot was in!

[@trxe420]

I thought that was north ga :) good tips. I the best advice I got was the lower half of the body needs to be quiet, this is always hard to do UNLESS you take a wide low stance. It's nearly impossible to not have a quiet lower half if you do that. Not even sure if that is good advice (quiet lower body), but definitely wide and low as you specified is.

[@michaelparsons541]

Thanks for explaining the bounce Matt. I purchased new wedges last year, and everyone preaches that bounce is your friend. Well, the bunkers in my area are all very hard, so my wedge just bounces off the sand and thins the ball...so it looks like I might need to swap out one of my wedges for one with less bounce.

[@MrShortGame]

Yes or just keep the face square or even shut.

[@michaelparsons541]

@@MrShortGame awesome! Thanks for the tips.

[@nathanferguson9990]

TREMENDOUSLY DONE - thank you so much

[@TerdFerguson]

Thanks for the tip on steepness. I'll be more conscious of it next time.

[@ericwazner6521]

👍Love all the tips thanks! ⛳️

[@johnwalker6736]

Listen to this guy..........he is good !

[@alcw625]

really love this lesson, your best in a while...can you cover dealing with public course bunkers where they are often packed sand and/or almost no sand with a hard base underneath? and in that scenario you either have a short or long sand shot? please,,,with icing on top,,,hope you enjoyed Hideki's big win

[@leogriffin5810]

Thanks for the tips mate 👍

[@otisregatoni617]

Great tutorial

[@karimbenzid5534]

Thanks for this great vidéo.

[@jhf125]

Great video. My bunker game suffers because I don’t practice it enough. Can you tell me where are you looking? At the ball? An inch behind the ball? Thanks.

[@ivanlussich8146]

I have this tip for bunker shots: always start your backswing slower than usual, I 've seen low handicappers doing it and it worked beautifully.

[@JeremyVista]

Love your work man. Can you please do same bunker lesson in compacted and wet sand? Thats the only type of bunker we have at my course ;(

[@mikerodrick2430]

Less loft, don't use the bounce, shorter swing, less speed, hit closer to the ball. More like a chip or pitch depending on distance to pin. Easy to thin. Much harder than normal or fluffy sand.

[@billenright2788]

Since you're in Ga. now you need to go play Sea Island. Unbelievable place.

[@petermichaelnelson9781]

Very much to the point !!!!,

[@Tim_Ruiz13]

Love the videos! Would love to get a round in if you’re ever in Northern California! I have been trying to get Coach and them to come to wine country and enjoy some of the wonderful courses in my backyard!

[@admiralackiusproductius7248]

Absolutely amazing tips, thank you so much! And you're also enjoyable to watch so that is a big bonus, I wish you all the success!

[@DR-jl2uy]

very insightful, ty. that grass looks harder to hit on then that bunker lol

[@VictorPerez-xn4uf]

BRILLIANT!

[@beimsteiner]

Dude, while I might not fear the thin shot the other folks in the short game practice area had better fear it 🤪⛳

[@concettarossetti5080]

I needed this lesson 😊

[@alchriss11]

Thank you

[@tillsy23]

At my local club the last hole is surrounded by 5 bunkers. After a game we have a beer in the clubhouse and watch the other groups come through this last hole, everyone who lands in one of these bunkers has a hell of a time getting out, the main fear being thinning it into the next bunker this hole has wrecked many scores!

[@edmod526]

Another great video, can't to get out and practice !!

[@auburneagle1410]

Great 👍🏾 Video!

[@thomascleland4176]

Very good

[@wolfman6252]

"Mr. Short Game" you do not disappoint. . .

[@discusme3279]

good advice

[@charlesaldridge5688]

awesome video bro!

[@careydunn8227]

I'm just starting the golf thing - I miss the part about the set up to the ball? center? forward? a little help here please. thanks

[@darrenaustralia3623]

Great video ! But can you slow dow.n so we can process what you have said ?