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 ...

Bunker shots can be some of the most intimidating shots in golf for new and even experienced players. Getting stuck in a bunker can ruin a good round if you don't have a strategy for how to approach ...

GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel explains the difference in technique between fairway and greenside bunker shots. The post The difference between hitting fairway and greenside bunker shots appeared ...

Fried eggs are a great way to start your day - especially when paired with toast - but it's a different story on the golf course. These tricky bunker shots have a way of taking the wind out of your ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. Controlling your distance from greenside bunkers can be challenging for the ...

Coach Kelvin Kelley gives tips for hitting buried, or "fried egg," bunker shots over a high lip. Use an open clubface, dig in, lean forward, and swing with extra speed. “We’re just trying to get this ...

Many amateurs are happy just to get out of a greenside bunker in one shot. But if you want to take your bunker play to the next level and get up and down more often, you have to learn how to control ...

I’ve played muni golf all my life. I was never a country-club kid and even the courses I practiced at in high school were rough around the edges. Range balls with worn-down dimples. Putting greens ...