Bunker PlayEdition 2Until May 10, 2026

Escape the Bunker

9 Top Teachers on Conquering the Sand

Stop fearing the bunker. Nine focused lessons from legends like Chuck Cook, Dave Pelz, Nick Faldo, and more take you from dreading sand shots to confidently splashing the ball onto the green every time.

9 Lessons

— Complete them in order for the best results

Chuck Cook's Bunker Fundamentals

Chuck Cook2:00

Hall of Fame instructor Chuck Cook breaks down the essential fundamentals of greenside bunker play. Learn the setup, swing path, and sand interaction that make bunker shots predictable.

Dave Pelz's Sand Secrets

Dave Pelz2:00

Short game scientist Dave Pelz shares his research-backed approach to bunker play. Understand the physics of sand interaction and how to use them to your advantage.

How to Play the Fried Egg

Golf Life Instructor2:00

The dreaded fried egg lie — ball buried in its own crater. Learn the technique adjustments that turn this feared lie into a manageable shot.

Derek Nannen's Bunker Strategy

Derek Nannen2:00

Top teacher Derek Nannen shares his strategic approach to bunker play. Learn how to read the lie, pick your landing spot, and execute with confidence.

Conquer the Sand with Nick Faldo

Nick Faldo1:20

Six-time major champion Sir Nick Faldo shares his approach to bunker play. Learn the technique that helped him escape the world's toughest bunkers under major championship pressure.

Downhill Bunker Tip

Peter Krause1:43

Downhill bunker lies are among the toughest shots in golf. Peter Krause demonstrates the stance and swing adjustments that make this challenging shot manageable.

Glenn Deck's Bunker Tip

Glenn Deck2:21

Top 100 instructor Glenn Deck shares his go-to bunker technique. A simple, repeatable method that works from any lie in the sand.

Dean Reinmuth's Bunker Tip

Dean Reinmuth1:28

Renowned instructor Dean Reinmuth wraps up the bunker series with his proven technique for consistent sand saves. A great finishing lesson to tie everything together.

Shawn Cox's Bunker Lie Tip

Shawn Cox2:21

Shawn Cox shares his expert tip on how to assess and play different bunker lies. Understanding the lie is the first step to picking the right technique and getting out cleanly.

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