5 Myths About Bunkers
Architect Jim Urbina says we no longer understand their true purpose 1) Bunkers are there to penalize golfers Nothing could be further from the truth. The great old-time architects said a hazard isn’t just for punishment but to make the game more interesting. Golfers take bunkers personally: Those of us in the design business see […]
How to Improve Your Bunker Play
Seve Ballesteros 1988 A common mistake of amateurs in bunkers is getting “ball-bound”—focusing so intently on the ball that they become tense to the point of being unable to swing fluidly. The strategy that best helps me stay loose is to consciously focus and keep my eyes on the point where I want the club […]
