Golf
Fairway-Bunker Clean-Contact Line
Ball-first contact
6 min
5 rehearsals, 8-10 shots.
Beginner
Why this drill
Separate fairway-bunker contact from greenside splash technique.
Setup
Draw a reference line at ball position. Use conservative club selection that safely clears the lip.
How to perform it
- 1Rehearse brushing sand at/after the line rather than several inches behind it, then hit balls.
Key feel
Clean contact first, stable lower body, enough loft to clear lip.
Success cue
Minimal pre-ball sand and predictable launch.
Recommended reps
5 rehearsals, 8-10 shots.
Progression
Change club only when lip clearance remains safe.
Common mistake
Prioritizing maximum distance over escaping the bunker safely.