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Short Game · Technique

Set up an open face for the 40-yard bunker shot

For the 40-yard bunker shot the speaker sets up with the club face open to about 1:30 on a clock, ball position left, a wide stance, and about 60 percent of her weight on the left, maintaining that weight through the backswing. She then hits about an inch behind the ball while keeping a full swing.

Channel: Golf with Aimee

Watch official source at 1:31

Try it

  1. Open the club face to about 1:30 on the clock
  2. Ball position is left
  3. Wide stance, weight on the left about 60, and maintain that in the backswing
  4. Hit about an inch behind the golf ball
  5. Keep the full swing going