Wet sand happens because of uncontrollable factors (rain), and firm sand happens when a bunker doesn't regularly get raked or ...

If you’ve ever faced a plugged bunker shot — otherwise known as the dreaded "fried egg lie," where the ball sits buried in a crater of sand — you know how quickly panic can set in. Kelley explains ...

No golfer enjoys hitting bunker shots, but, unfortunately, they come with the territory when playing golf. While the most important part of a successful bunker shot is simply getting the ball out in ...

Struggling with bunker shots and losing confidence in your short game? Watch Ed, a seasoned golf instructor, break down easy-to-follow bunker techniques designed specifically for amateur golfers.

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. I've played muni golf all my life. I was never a country-club kid and even the ...

Becoming a great bunker player requires sound technique and a solid understanding of how different adjustments affect your shot outcome. Let’s start with the fundamentals and then explore the key ...

Golfers tend to fall into one of two camps: They either love the sand, or they avoid it at all costs. I’ve been on both sides. In college — and for years before that — I really struggled out of ...