How To Play The Toughest Bunker Shot In Golf – Can You Escape The Sand Unscathed?

Jessica Korda hitting a shot from a plugged lie near the face of the bunker at the AIG Women's Open, with an inset image of Clive Tucker at the top of his backswing as he demonstrates how to play a bunker shot from a plugged lie near the face of the bunker.

Bunker shots are an area that many of us struggle with, leading to some of the most common mistakes amateur golfers make around the greens.

Learning how to hit a bunker shot successfully is crucial lesson for all golfers, but sadly not all lies and shots in the sand are equal.