Jump to content
IGNORED

Getting out of deep, fluffy sand


Note: This thread is 4494 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Recommended Posts

Hi All,

My regular course just filled the bunkers with new sand. It's deep and incredibly fluffy--think like stepping on to the beach. Everyone seems to be complaining about it and the greenskeeper says that, eventually, it will compact and be of the appropriate consistency. Until then... how do I get out of it? I've tried everything I can think of and I can't get a consistent result. I'm usually pretty good out of the sand, but this has me at a loss. Any suggestions?

Link to comment
Share on other sites


Use your wedge that has the most bounce and crank that puppy open with your hands low.  If it doesn't help being wide open (increases bounce) then you may need to get a higher bounce wedge.  My course did the same thing and it takes a little getting used to until the sand compacts.

Cobra LTDx 10.5* | Big Tour 15.5*| Rad Tour 18.5*  | Titleist U500 4-23* | T100 5-P | Vokey SM7 50/8* F, 54/10* S, SM8 58/10* S | Scotty Cameron Squareback No. 1 | Vice Pro Plus  

Link to comment
Share on other sites


To add one more thing. I've been playing the wedges open, but the result hasn't been what I wanted. I'm playing the Ping S Tour wedges (60/56/52) and both the 56 and 52 have 12* of bounce. So I can try the 56 again and open it. What I ended up doing was choking down on the 52* and keeping it neutral at address and just blasting straight through, but that gets inconsistent results.

Link to comment
Share on other sites


Note: This thread is 4494 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now


×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Welcome to TST! Signing up is free, and you'll see fewer ads and can talk with fellow golf enthusiasts! By using TST, you agree to our Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and our Guidelines.

The popup will be closed in 10 seconds...