Top 3 Bunker Play Golf Instruction
Books!
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Why
do us mere mortals find playing bunker shots so daunting? One of the
main reasons is probably
because unlike other shots in golf where you are looking to strike the
golf ball first, with a bunker shot you are looking to make contact
with the
sand first (preferably a couple of inches behind the ball!)
Ironically, this is the very reason why golf professionals and highly
skilled amateur golfers find playing golf bunker shots very easy. There
is a
greater margin for error with a bunker shot, whereas a slight miss hit
on a
normal golf shot can have dramatic negative consequences.
The key to playing great bunker shots is to firstly get the technique
right and secondly be positive throughout the
stroke. Allow the Top 3 Bunker Play Books below, from some of the best
bunker play specialists out there, to take the fear out of
your bunker play by showing you how its done.
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No. 1 - Bunker
Play by Gary Player
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Rated by most of his fellow professionals as the best Bunker player in
the history of the game, Gary Player clearly outlines the secrets of
his success from the sand in 'Bunker
Play' and teaches you the basic
fundamentals of good bunker play, from reading sand to set-up and the
slow, wristy swing.
He discusses which type of sand wedge to use under different conditions
and what the various types of bunkers are that can either help or
hinder the average golfer. Gary
Player also shows you how to practice
your shots when you're away from the course to help you improve your
game.
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No. 2 - The
Art of Scoring by Stan Utley
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'The
Art of Scoring' shows you how your short game handicap and
overall
skill level should dictate strategy. Breaking down pitching, chipping,
bunker play, and putting them into three proficiency categories, Stan
Utley presents custom techniques for saving shots simply by
making
better decisions.
He leads us through a round with three amateurs two 10-handicappers and
a 20-handicapper to show how improved strategy and execution can
transform a player’s game. With behind the scenes teaching sessions and
crash courses on the hardest green side bunker shots, The Art of
Scoring is a must have.
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No. 3 - Master
Your Short Game by Tony Johnstone
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Tony Johnstone is an unknown in the US, but has some name recognition
on the European tour (watch the golf channel - you'll see his name
somewhere on the leader board every once in a while). He is a tiny guy
so he's had to compensate for his lack of length with a better short
game.
There is a foreword by Nick Price (his fellow Zimbabwean) in his book
'Master
Your Short Game', which lends some credibility. But the
lessons
and thoughts speak for themselves. The book handles every type of
awkward stance and lie you could possible encounter when playing out of
the sand.
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