There is no medical term for the fear of sand bunkers. Strangely, neither exist. "Hitting out of the sand is somewhat simplistic," said Shawn Barnes, the head professional at Murphysboro's Jackson ...

Slapping the sand off your shoes after leaving a bunker is a norm that's often first learned by young golfers watching the pros on TV. Phil Mickelson, in particular, makes it look pretty cool. But how ...

Fairway bunkers can be tricky to navigate in comparison to greenside bunkers. Many golfers take too much sand or open up the face, but let’s settle the debate. Fitness guru and Professional Long ...

Tour players make bunker play look very simple. For amateur players, however, finding the sand often ends in disaster. It's ...

There have been multiple incidents of tour pros being questioned or even penalized in recent years for events in bunkers, including one back in 2019 when a player trying to qualify for the European ...

In his prime, Gary Player was one of the greatest bunker players in the world. Here are his secrets for success from the sand. The post Gary Player reveals his secrets for elite bunker play appeared ...

When most golfers hear the word “chunk” on the golf course, they cringe. The last thing you want to do is chunk a shot, having the ball travel only a few feet and gaining an entire stroke in the ...

This year's U.S. Open will be remembered for Bryson DeChambeau's impressive 55 yard bunker shot on the final hole . . . and his successful up-and-in to secure the win. Hitting a bunker shot from an ...