Golf
Open-Face Bounce Rehearsal
Excessive leading-edge digging
6 min
5 rehearsals, 10 balls.
Beginner
Why this drill
Teach the sensation of the sole/bounce interacting with sand rather than stabbing the leading edge.
Setup
Open face before gripping to the degree appropriate for lie and intended shot. Use practice swings without a ball.
How to perform it
- 1Brush/splash the sand while maintaining speed through the strike and a complete finish.
Key feel
Club glides through rather than sticks in sand.
Success cue
Shallower, more predictable splash and continuous club motion.
Recommended reps
5 rehearsals, 10 balls.
Progression
Vary face opening and trajectory while retaining predictable entry.
Common mistake
Applying an open-face setup to every bunker lie.