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 ...

In this edition of Play Smart, former U.S. Amateur champion Colt Knost explains a simple key for consistent bunker play. The post The simple secret for hitting long shots from greenside bunkers ...

Becoming a great bunker player requires sound technique and a solid understanding of how different adjustments affect your shot outcome. Let's start with the fundamentals and then explore the key ...

It happens. You hit what feels like the perfect approach shot, only to watch your ball land just short of the green. To make matters worse, the ball buries itself in the bunker. Often, those really ...

The bounce angle on the sole of a wedge is designed to keep the clubhead from digging not only into the sand but the turf as well. A lot of amateurs forget this, especially when faced with a short ...

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 ...