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Dig steeper out of compacted winter bunker sand

For compact, down lies, impact after the ball must be deeper. Use a much steeper angle of attack and feel the divot get deeper as it gets longer. This differs from the level divot used in soft summer sand and allows the club to get down under the ball.

Channel: Dan Grieve

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Why this context matters

Winter bunker where a storm has compacted and pushed the sand down.