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 ...

Greenside bunker shots can be one of the most difficult shots to hit in golf, and there are a few things you need to understand to help you shoot lower scores and have more fun when dealing with this ...

You don’t need ten bunker tips you just need one that actually works. Forget the “open stance, square face, swing like a ...

There are a few shots out there that, when executed properly, make you feel like a real player. The high, soft shot from the sand is one. Becoming a proficient bunker player can pay huge dividends in ...

I'd completely lost the plot in bunkers, but a lesson with PGA Fellow Professional and Golf Monthly Top 50 Coach Sarah ...

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 ...

Phil Mickelson has offered some straightforward advice for amateur golfers who are struggling to get out of bunkers. Bunker play can be a real headache for many amateurs, but Mickelson, who is ...

When a pro mis-hits an approach shot, it’s not uncommon for the microphones to pick up a plea that almost no recreational golfer hopes for, “Get in the bunker, please!” The last place a weekend golfer ...

TULSA, Okla. – Life was no beach in the opening round of the PGA Championship with inconsistent bunker sand getting plenty of airtime from those chasing the Wanamaker trophy at Southern Hills. The ...

You’ve been here before: In the rough, with a greenside bunker between you and the green. If you’re like a lot of people, you’ve popped this chip up, left it short and landed in the bunker too many ...

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) Perhaps the shiftiest sand trap in recent major history is now covered up by a hospitality area. The ''Dustin Johnson bunker'' will be a memory when the PGA Championship returns ...