Getting out of a greenside bunker can be a tricky proposition for lots of average or beginner golfers — especially when it's from a deep bunker that has a short-sided pin, meaning you've got to be even more precise since you don't have the luxury of more green to land your shot on.

DeChambeau then found the trees on the left of the fairway, punched it into the greenside bunker, and failed to get out of the sand with his first attempt. His second attempt rolled off the green. He chipped on and two-putted for triple. Disaster.

At the 2024 U.S. Open, Bryson DeChambeau showcased what many consider golf 's toughest shot: a 55-yard bunker shot. But here's what I tell my players: The long bunker shot isn't as difficult as it seems. I get asked about this shot all the time. The key?

As easy as the pros may make it seem, shots from the bunkers aren’t easy. When a recreational player hits into the sand, most are praying they can just get it out in a single shot. There’s a reason the sand is considered a hazard. Shots from the sand ...

The 40-yard wedge shot over hazards might be the hardest shot in golf, since it requires masterful trajectory and precision. Golf instructor Anthony Wik advises considering club choice, bounce, and avoiding default decisions. Golfers also must avoid ...

If you’ve ever faced a plugged bunker shot — otherwise known as the dreaded "fried egg lie," where the ball sits buried in a crater of sand — you know how quickly panic can set in. Kelley explains what adjustments you'll need to conquer a fried egg ...