Golf
Line-in-the-Sand Entry Point
Consistent sand entry
6 min
8 no-ball swings, then 8-12 balls.
Beginner
Why this drill
Train a predictable entry point into the sand.
Setup
Draw a line across the sand perpendicular to target. Begin without a ball.
How to perform it
- 1Make bunker swings and contact the line repeatedly.
- 2Then place balls a small, consistent distance target-side of the line and recreate the entry.
Key feel
Strike the sand where intended and let the sand move the ball.
Success cue
Entry marks cluster around the reference line.
Recommended reps
8 no-ball swings, then 8-12 balls.
Progression
Vary target distance while preserving entry consistency.
Common mistake
Looking only at where the ball finishes and ignoring the sand-entry pattern.