Video: More confidence will help your sand game
- By Golf Channel Digital
- Nov 18, 2012 7:00 AM ET
Most average golfers hit the panic button when their ball finds its way into a greenside bunker.
But there’s a reason why the best players in the world would much rather be in the sand than deep rough when they miss a green, as bunker shots don’t have to be that difficult when you use the proper technique.
In this video segment, the great Johnny Miller has some tips to help you improve your sand play, and it starts by improving your confidence when you do find the sand.
Try this approach when you practice and it’s a good bet that you’ll have more success from greenside bunkers on the course.
For more tips from Golf Channel to help you with your sand game, click here.
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