Thanks a lot, I can't wait to try level 1. Today I play decent golf apart from the f-k bunkers. Normally I have three shots in each bunker (I start with two fat and then the adrenaline is pumped up and I thin the third one, which travels like a projectile out of the bunker and way over the green). To get out of the bunker with just one shot would be great 🙂
@ronadkins287
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, this is the ONE !!! Trust me I've got that first one down pat!! I'm ALWAYS SHORT OF THE FLAG. AH, the third one is what I've needed for years !! Thank you so much MY BROTHA !!
@michaeldevlin4128
2 жыл бұрын
By far the clearest guidance I've seen on hitting bunker shots. Can't wait to try it on the course this afternoon!
@ChrisRyanGolf
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@nevillecartwright7292
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, what awesome advice Chris! Thank you for delivering your message in such a simple and to the point way, without any waffle! It's an absolute pleasure watching and learning from your videos!!! Greetings from South Africa
@cmd1985
2 жыл бұрын
This is great and all, except for those of us that play courses that have bunker sand that is colder and harder than my ex-girlfriend's heart...I mean cement.
@rdj3video
2 жыл бұрын
It doesn’t help that few ranges/courses even have a practice bunker. You almost have to sneak in a few swings from a bunker when playing a round at a time where the foursome behind you isn’t breathing down your neck. Early bird back nine comes to mind.
@paulgutermann8413
2 жыл бұрын
Agree with this. Those bunkers are like crap shoots.
@zaheerkader7426
2 жыл бұрын
Truth
@danharris3820
2 жыл бұрын
Sometimes I use a putter if the bunker lip allows it.
@stevenmaritz2681
2 жыл бұрын
Hard Bunker, Treat it like a short pitch, strike ball and sand simultaneous if you can.
@jordaneischeid4339
2 жыл бұрын
Keep an open stance Open up the club head Aim an inch behind the ball Swing all the way through with tempo
@davidwilley5698
2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. A lot of insightful comments about hands and arms actions depending on what is needed
@mikebeck2274
Жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation!
@shankarbalan3813
2 жыл бұрын
It’s all lovely when there is nice powdery dry river sand in the bunker. The moment it gets all wet and all it becomes like cement….and an average golfer will most definitely duff the ball….
@roberthazlewood8860
7 ай бұрын
Good point re Sand
@rhoever
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. You make it look so easy.
@Karma-qt4ji
2 жыл бұрын
Looks very easy when you sat up on the sand like that. But when you are in a shoe sized hole left by some idiot who is too lazy to rake the bunker then your best option is a four step process: 1. Find said idiot. 2. Hit him really hard with your club of choice. 3. Go and have a drink at the 19th. 4. Rinse and repeat tomorrow, making a stronger effort to stay out of the bunkers.
@grahamjones7371
2 жыл бұрын
He only mentions using the chest for shot no3 but its the key for most club golfers doing shot no1! watch ue uses his chest a lot and early. Also only use a sand iron in good/fluffy bunkers in shallow / hard sand always use a 60deg as a lot less bounce.
@emilefortanier54
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, a Good Video. Please make some more slow motion Videos so we Can See better the differences in the hand position. Succes
@DerekParkinson
2 ай бұрын
Love it big fella 😊
@edanzore
2 жыл бұрын
Bunker play made easy. Thank you
@ChrisRyanGolf
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, thanks Ed
@rockylincoln8418
2 жыл бұрын
Great video Chris as always, plus no pressure on you with a gallery of two ducks :)
@spookerz35
2 жыл бұрын
His pet mallards
@golfcrazed4953
2 жыл бұрын
Just ducky ! Thanks
@SeeEssPerez
2 жыл бұрын
Great instruction!
@markstevens799
5 ай бұрын
Excellent
@roberto1933
2 жыл бұрын
Many of the bunkers I play out of dont have much soft sand. Very wet. Many times i blade the ball out due to tough time getting club under the sand.
@surelynot3647
2 жыл бұрын
Great vid thanks 😊
@mikeschiavoni5973
2 жыл бұрын
The duck stopped, watched, and was like..."nice shot".
@choyboonsian9060
2 жыл бұрын
12bounds or 12° bounds??
@hobbylyfe4716
2 жыл бұрын
I was stuck watching the ducks
@AVDFI1961
2 жыл бұрын
Love the ducks!
@jiml9062
2 ай бұрын
I am a big fan of your site, but here I strongly disagree. I have been playing golf for 60 years, best handicap was 2, and when the technology came along, I played with a 60° loft and 12° of bounce on my wedge for general bunker play. In those days, the young greenkeeper, or two, was sent out at 06.30am to ‘rake’ the bunkers, with large rakes that had 3-4 inch tines and a lead weight across the back and the sand was deep raked and then it would dry off to offer a decent lie. Today’s greenkeeping philosophy with time saving, the bunkers get a cosmetic, superficial raking which hides the compacted sand underneath, which is making a 12° bounce sand wedge virtually redundant. I am in the construction industry, and I know the difference between firm sand and compacted sand, compacted sand is produced by tamping down or soaking (flooding) an area of sand. Given the constant raining and lack of deep raking, most courses suffer from compacted sand, and I play a lot of ‘opens’, and wedges with 12° of bounce, are just forced up too early. I have just taken delivery of a new Vokey ‘T’ Grind Wedge, 60° loft and 4° of bounce and it is a serious weapon and overcomes the compacted sand issue and I would recommend anyone experiencing the same bunker issues to buy one.
@StuartBrown-w9u
Жыл бұрын
One of the best lessons I have ever had. Chris cuts it down to the basics and doesn't make us maneuver in unnatural positions. I tried the technique out yesterday when I was in far too many bunkers, and it worked better than any other method I had ever tried. Thanks a million.
@Dreama40
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, that sand looked somewhat wet and compacted and firm, do all these principals remain the same when playing from soft fluffy sand or do you make other adjustments?
@iettord3124
2 жыл бұрын
What I´ve heard... "use less bounce in wet or firm sand since high bounce may cause the club to bounce off the compact sand and topping the ball. Use more bounce in fluffy sand to make the club ride on the sand and push up the sand and the ball." As he said in this video, bounce is built into the club but can also be created by opening up the face. (I saw a video where a guy used a 4 iron, massively opened, make a 10 meter bunker shot. He did it to prove a point.)
@CaptFelony
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the lesson. How would you play from the sand where you’re on a bad lie, with the ball above your feet, below your feet, uphill, downhill, etc. It’s not that often that we end up in the middle flat part of the bunker, unless we’re quite lucky! Cheers, Matt
@jimmyhi1730
2 жыл бұрын
Just a suggestion - Except for old Moe Norman videos, Golf instruction videos are always 95-99% chatter-- no action--do the unthinkable Chris and use a split screen of you hitting sand shots while you talk - -- why must we sit through ten minutes of instruction to see 2 or 3 shots -- Sorry , its not you its me
@hspnew
2 жыл бұрын
Very nice ! these first and two are the ones that we can use
@IIISWILIII
29 күн бұрын
Never turn your back to a 🦆, Chris..... What were you thinking?!
@cafergunay3778
2 жыл бұрын
Couldn't take my eyes off that duck in the background in the bunker 😂
@idonotgetthis
Жыл бұрын
Yeah yeah nice tips but can we talk about, how chill the ducks in the background are? ^^
@StephenMcIlroy-j7k
Жыл бұрын
This is without doubt the clearest explanation of simple bunker technique for the average player trying to extract their ball from the bunker. Brilliantly taught.
@alanwood4968
4 ай бұрын
Thats not a bunker its a dish try the road hole or any at carnoustie and put your ball at the bottom of the wall.
@doneddaddy
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this awesome matter of fact video. I have always struggled out of bunkers and your simple explanation did wonders. I have actually used all of your options now that I can get out easily. Thank you again fo changing my game!
@cfnaround1585
2 жыл бұрын
Don’t mind me, just hanging out in a bunker with a few ducks
@mick19421
5 ай бұрын
So smooooooth, always worth watching. Ace Instructor.
@nickpritchard7130
Жыл бұрын
Great stuff Chris. Probably the best bunker instruction on KZitem.Well done.
@ChrisRyanGolf
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Nick
@rsully
Жыл бұрын
Great lesson. Though, the ducks were not impressed.
@Yesquire0
2 жыл бұрын
Most of us play courses where underneath a quarter inch of sand you find impenetrable hard pan clay. Try to blast that ball out of the trap and the bottom of the sand wedge hits the hard pan, bounces up a bit, and the clubface hits the ball squarely and propels it 30 yards over the far side of the green.
@thomasesparza9175
2 жыл бұрын
On hard pan clay (in Oklahoma we have hard red clay dirt), I just played it like a chip shot or if the bunker lip is not grassy, I just use my putter! ⛳️
@njc964
2 жыл бұрын
Really nice. Thanks! Sometimes the sand in the bunkers is so hard and wet it puts you off. And honestly I think the psychology of the bunker shot is what makes it seem so hard.
@ChrisRyanGolf
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah can often be the case, that first option is good from hard sand
@touristguy87
2 жыл бұрын
"...ewww, icky!"
@franksfiddle9031
2 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisRyanGolf took me a while ... embarassingly long while actually - to realise that really opening the clubface in hard sand is a recipe for disaster. More disaster I had, the more I tried to open it even more. Discovered by accident and frustration last year, that just using a sandiron and playing a normal stroke was generally all that was needed. Excellent tips - thank you
@clarencemarquez8134
2 жыл бұрын
Chris, I saved your "Back To Basics 3/5" from 4 years ago. This new video on bunker play Level 1 through Level 3 is even more advanced. My "Confidence" in my bunker play in recent years has dropped, because I just don't "PRACTICE" like I used to! I always used to get out in 1-Shot! Not now. The old adage "You get out of your game what you put in" is so true. Now that the warm weather has arrived, I will get back at it. Thanks. 👍😎
@m-moneymgt8055
2 жыл бұрын
Sure it’s a lot easier when you have ducks in the bunker
@robinzyap
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Chris! I've been struggling lately out of bunkers. This is great. Going to start simple and go with Option 1 as much as possible.
@skpknight8115
2 жыл бұрын
I have found the easiest way to get out of bunkers is "DON'T GET IN THEM IN THE FIRST PLACE". And I don't .Want to know why? Sure you do! It's because I can't drive the ball far enough to ever reach the dang things.
@Jarhead0331
2 жыл бұрын
Yea, no dice, over the green and into the next fairway it went
@pohoresky
2 жыл бұрын
For some reason the ducks are not paying attention.
@ChrisRyanGolf
2 жыл бұрын
I know 🤷🏻♂️, seems like they don’t want to learn 😁
@leospaceman2976
2 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisRyanGolf it’s because they’re already pros at the FLOP shot!
@tokkin100
2 жыл бұрын
Is the bottom of the swing in a bunker flat? From the time the club enters the sand, I don't know what the path of the club head should be. Should it start upward, dig in further, or go flat for a foot or so?
@Zapple7
2 жыл бұрын
Wish I'd had this simple information 45 yrs ago.. no such thing as KZitem then of course 🙄
@HussainAkbar
2 жыл бұрын
Getting out of bunker: Whack! Curse. Whack! Curse. Whack! Take a drop.
@gbbrvern
2 жыл бұрын
nobody gonna mention the Ducks?
@evansamuel3198
2 жыл бұрын
Good stuff... however, in your first id tag, it might be worth noting that professional (as in PGA professional) has just the one f...
@noControl556
2 жыл бұрын
The only real difference between bunker shots and fairway shots is that you aren't driving the ball into the ground to pinch / compress it. Most armatures don't do this anyway and have more of a sweeping swing which works fine out of bunkers as well. The only time you should "dig" the ball out of the sand is if it's really buried and that only happens in soft sand which most cheap courses don't have, just a thin later on top of dirt (if that)
@gaelplumecocq1806
2 жыл бұрын
Very useful, thanks! How do you adapt these advices in regards to the state of the bunker (dry vs. heavily soaked)? Thanks again.
@zerotree1310
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly, I'm terrified of hitting a low tracer bullet 100 yards past the green when the bunker is not properly maintained / has small amount of firm sand.
@asalaba2425
2 жыл бұрын
What wedge loft and bounce are you using there in the sand pro?And how many inches from behind the will you drop the wedge to slide through in relation to distance you want?
@brianjohnson8918
2 жыл бұрын
Good techniques for when ducks are in the bunker! Do I make any adjustments for geese?
@brianrenenielsen923
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a clear and De-mystified tuition.. Really appreciated :-) Greetings from Denmark.
@ufukgoksu9851
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, thank you. great video. Will the bounce (and not leading edge) to be used in all three shots? Thank you
@stevelaird5020
2 жыл бұрын
Great videos Chris! Can I ask where I can find that jumper your wearing ? Cheers
@bigmaxy07
2 жыл бұрын
Nice vid just the camera change in the last swing was frustrating, never got to see the club going through and away.
@santino19791
Жыл бұрын
His head level is what i watch. Stays at almost the exact same height, start to finish. So his posture is great throughout.
@Alanchen198
2 жыл бұрын
Great lesson! One question: for the 1st and 2nd techniques, should I aim at 2 inches behind the ball? (I assume I shall aim at the ball for the 3rd). Thanks!
@ChrisRyanGolf
2 жыл бұрын
Yes that would be a good guide. You can actually be a little further back than that and get a decent result, but aiming for 2 would be perfect
@jakistra
2 жыл бұрын
Quack! Nice way to describe it... getting the sand out of the bunker rather than think about the ball
@satodeleon
2 жыл бұрын
Great video CR! this is where i struggle a little bit. Do you have bunker videos on firmer sand bunker? This will help a lot. Thanks!!
@tszampruch
2 жыл бұрын
You could get your own show on the Animal Planet Channel with how many animals end up making an appearance.
@jimelmore9728
2 жыл бұрын
For those of you older players that are in the best condition. A bunker shot is nothing more than a bad golf shot that you’ve hit fat. Maintain 50/50 weight on both feet and swing and splash it out.
@fredfish4316
2 жыл бұрын
Option 1 well explained , great imagination but less of the leg action than demonstrated? Option 3 is brilliant - stops player from trying to hit the 56 degree longer. Option 2 is scary! Flip the wrist? I use my 60degree which has a mile of bounce and it suits my big shot image because I got 3 wedges in the UnderArmour bag. The focus on putting the sand on the green? I like it and don't think I've heard that before. I am off to the practice green to try it.
@024xp
2 жыл бұрын
The only part I cant figure out to do the first shot is how to get the ducks in the bunker? Do you keep them in your bag?
@sittingindetroit9204
2 жыл бұрын
The easiest way to get out of the bunker is to wait until no one is watching and throw it out while make a gleeful noise....
@onesipwonder
2 жыл бұрын
This is just what I needed! Where I play have some super high bunker or super long bunker lol.
@darrenmcintosh326
11 ай бұрын
And dont step on the duckies
@eimperl
2 жыл бұрын
Those😂 ducks LOL !!!
@brianlockegolf
2 жыл бұрын
ducky mo mo
@TonyPAT40
2 жыл бұрын
Is duck support always required 😂
@ChrisRyanGolf
2 жыл бұрын
I won’t start filming unless they are in position and ready 🤣
@tishzlyrea
2 жыл бұрын
I wish you have it in slow motion and show where in the back of the ball is your target!
@jmoe38
Жыл бұрын
thanks for the great lesson! New subscriber here and looking forward to more!
@rabbitcowboys
2 жыл бұрын
What about plugged balls, middle of trap and up against the front lip? Those are fun but difficult
@chriswhite7236
2 жыл бұрын
I think this is the best bunker video I have seen on the Internet. Brilliant Chris! Thank you 😊
@ChrisRyanGolf
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris appreciate that 🙏🏻
@leootanielu5710
Жыл бұрын
This will help my daughter’s long bunker shot
@emmatalmadge1473
2 жыл бұрын
Use the hand wedge! 😂 🤣
@patrickscribner
2 жыл бұрын
Best part of the bunker lesson are the ducks 🦆 hanging out with you
@adamcanbeadam7490
2 жыл бұрын
Surprise sand ducks
@karandewan3499
Жыл бұрын
Which TM ball is that?
@keneves5282
2 жыл бұрын
I'd sooner be in a bunker than behind one cos I know I’m going in it.
@johnschwartz1536
2 жыл бұрын
Well done Chris! Since I was having trouble with the bunker shots, I began studying different techniques. I like how you played the 3 varieties. On the longer bunker shots where the pin is back, I have gone to the 9 iron or even the PW then you don't have to swing so hard if you used a SW. I'm archiving this video for future viewing.
@ChrisRyanGolf
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks John and sounds like you have worked it out pretty well, nice to have options when in the sand 🙏🏻
@davet2625
2 жыл бұрын
the ducks! also, I really like that jumper.
@harveyjohnny1967
2 жыл бұрын
Those ducks are like, yup, number 1 works for me
@smilingeyes72
2 жыл бұрын
would much appreciate a lesson on getting out of wet, compact sand.
@mikerodrick2430
2 жыл бұрын
You can't open the clubface much, or the leading edge will bounce into the ball, and it'll be too low to get out unless there's no lip on the bunker. It has to be played more like a chip shot & you can't swing as hard. It's definitely harder for me than a normal bunker shot.
@smilingeyes72
2 жыл бұрын
@@mikerodrick2430 thanks for the tip!
@rdj3video
2 жыл бұрын
Pick the ball up and remove it from the trap. Add one stroke to you score.😩 Or what Mike said.
@mikerodrick2430
2 жыл бұрын
@Richard Johnson A playing partner of mine does that but doesn't add the stroke. He's lousy out of bunkers, so he just doesn't play them.
@mikerodrick2430
2 жыл бұрын
@@smilingeyes72 Welcome.
@rickcudmore8156
2 жыл бұрын
What would you change if hitting out of hard sand? Some of the bunkers on my course have soft and and compact sand depending on the sun.
@mgc9144
Жыл бұрын
thank you. clear guidance. now -practice!
@williamabare6363
2 жыл бұрын
Great lesson on hitting bunker shots! How would hit the ball out of a bunker where the sand is wet and hard?
@jasonh8416
2 жыл бұрын
That was very well explained and demonstrated. Makes a lot of sense. Thanks.
@STBohdi
2 жыл бұрын
So difficult
@ballforegolf
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Any advice or video on playing out of different sand - wet, fluffy, hard, soft, etc?
@Longlivetherepubli
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been trying to do 2 , 1 way more for me glad I watched as always
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