Fairway bunkers are scary hazards. With deep valleys and high lips, reaching the green feels all but impossible. Heck, sometimes just getting out feels like a win. When you’re in the fairway bunker, ...

If you find yourself in a fairway bunker, one of the most important decisions you can make is whether to hit the sand or ball first. There are a few factors to consider before making your decision — ...

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Bunkers can be scorecard killers for recreational golfers. While pros and high-level players make escaping the sand look easy, for weekend hacks it’s anything but. For lots of high-handicappers, just ...

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - DECEMBER 02: Taylore Karle plays a shot during the final round of the LPGA Qualifying School at LPGA International on December 2, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sam ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. I’ve played muni golf all my life. I was never a country-club kid and even the ...

The opening shot from an elevated tee bends to the right, with a cluster of trees on the right blocking any approach that takes on too much of the bend. The left side allows for a better angle to the ...

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