Are you stuck with a tricky 100 yard bunker shot? Use these changes

Most beginner golfers struggle with bunker shots, but greenside bunkers aren't the only sand traps that offer players a fairway. Fairway bunkers can also throw a huge wrench into your game.

For those who find it difficult to get out of fairway bunkers, GOLF 100 Top Instructor Brian Mogg offers tips to avoid them with great success.

So the next time you get your ball in the bunker and you're about 100 yards from the putt, use Mogg's tips below to your advantage. By making just a few changes, you'll save yourself a lot of heartache and frustration.

Do this to navigate the 100 yard bunker shots

Mogg admits that the 100-yard bunker shot is an unassailable game for many golfers, presenting all kinds of problems for those unlucky enough to land on one.

“You don't want to leave yourself with this [type of in-between shot]but if you do, there are a few things [to do] here,” he adds.

First, Mogg suggests taking one more club than you normally would. So if you're comfortable hitting a gap wedge from 100 yards, give yourself a little extra edge by going with a pitching wedge for this shot.

Next, squeeze the grip “about a full inch,” according to Mogg, as the key to hitting this 100-yard shot is just hitting it hard. If you pick up too much sand, you risk the ball sitting in the sand. If you end up chipping the ball, you may not get out either, as the ball may hit the lip and return to the sand.

Mogg then says to center the ball in your center with your weight on your front side. Avoid digging with your feet. You must keep the weight on that lead foot through your swing, and avoid any temptation to lean back and try to lift the ball off the ground.

Finally, Mogg suggests keeping your swing “quiet” from your belly button down, letting your arms swing and hips rotate. outside the lowest torsion of the body. Trust that you've chosen the right club and have the right setup, and resist the temptation to cross.

The result should be a smooth, strong swing that emphasizes contact over the trajectory – and ensures that your ball leaves the loft cleanly.

“So if you find yourself in the wrong place [from 100 yards out and in a bunker]follow these keys,” added Mogg.

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