Bunker shots can be some of the most intimidating shots in golf for new and even experienced players. Getting stuck in a ...

Golf instruction is ever-evolving, but the best advice stands the test of time. In GOLF.com’s new series, Timeless Tips, we’re highlighting some of the greatest advice teachers and players have ...

Terry O’Hara Most always start with the full swing followed by short game and then putting. Very rarely do I get requests to go into a bunker to improve their results. I always ask what would you ...

Coach Kelvin Kelley gives tips for hitting buried, or "fried egg," bunker shots over a high lip. Use an open clubface, dig in, lean forward, and swing with extra speed. “We’re just trying to get this ...

Whether you’re playing 18 after heavy rain or grinding it out at your local muni where the bunkers feel more like concrete than sand, dealing with firm bunkers is just part of the game, and learning ...

Earlier this year, Keith Mitchell stunned golf fans when he nearly holed a gutsy greenside bunker shot during the 2025 Texas Children's Houston Open. The risky shot in question? A Thai spinner - a ...

At the Mexico Open at Vidanta in February, defending champion Jake Knapp was battling just to make the cut when he hit a bunker shot on his final hole (the ninth) of the second round. The ball didn’t ...

Golfers new to the game are often unaware that it's a penalty to repair a pitch mark or replace a divot if it's on your line of play (Rule 8.1). By doing so, you're improving your next shot and that ...