How to Hit Long Bunker Shots

The long bunker shot in the 25-30 yard range is widely considered one of the toughest shots in the game of golf. In reality, it’s not nearly as difficult as its reputation suggests — it simply requires the golfer to commit to a confident, aggressive swing.

If you follow the fundamentals from the “How to Hit a Sand Shot Like a Pro” video, you’ll see there are only a couple of adjustments to consider when playing a long sand shot.

First, you need to decide whether to play long bunker shots with the same club every time, or switch to a less lofted club for this sand shot. As discussed in the video, both approaches have advantages and trade-offs. Using the more lofted club — such as a 60 degree wedge — for all your bunker shots allows you to put more spin on the golf ball and swing aggressively without fear.

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With a less lofted club — anything from a 56 degree sand wedge down to a pitching wedge — you can make more of the same swing you would on a shorter sand shot and let the reduced loft carry the ball the correct distance. This is often the easier shot of the two, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with using either method. For a data-driven look at how your swing mechanics score across every category, try a free AI swing analysis.

Practice both approaches, master both, and then let each particular sand shot dictate the best play. The most important thing to guard against when hitting ANY bunker shot, especially the long bunker shot, is deceleration.

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