Amazingly, the simple solutions of sand play can be found in the coolest of places. Imagine Masters Champions Tiger Woods and Scottie Scheffler offering a clinic on how to hit out of a sand trap. This information they provide would be invaluable to any golfer. Each has a different technique and use different clubs (routinely) to splash out of the sand, but both have some fundamental or core actions that lead to their success. Listening to them chat about sand play greatly enhanced my knowledge; talk about being lucky or what!

Tiger Woods and Scottie Scheffler are two of the best golfers in the world. Yes, they are entering different phases of their careers, yet the both have the same tenacious desire to be the best at what they do. Hitting the ball out of the sand is a challenge for most amateurs. However, if you listen to what Tiger and Scottie have to say, this specific golf shot can be a little less daunting.

There are a couple of points I want to point out that might be overlooked by the casual observer. First is the follow through each time they hit a ball. It is long and high. If you do nothing else in the foreseeable future to improve your sand play, definitely follow through on each bunker shot.

Second, Scottie asked Tiger if he rotates his lower body during a sand shot. Tiger said he does now due to medical limitations, but he never did in the past. This shot is completed by mostly using their upper body. There is very little rotation of the hips as they swing through the ball. At first I had to ensure I heard Tigers quick comment on the matter and I was correct. Not using my lower body during a sand shot is something I adopted a long time ago and it works very well. Again, if these two amazing players are talking about this topic, then it must be important.

Knowing how to hit your ball out of the sand is an important skill. Many amateur golfers use the hit and pray method of playing bunkers. If we follow what Tiger and Scottie have to say, then sand shots might become a little be scary. The choice is yours.

I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!