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Launch secret No. 1
Want your drives to fly? Take a lesson from masters. George Gankas, GOLF Top 100 Teacher in Hilton Head Island, S.C., says, “The most common swing flaw that keeps shots from launching is hitting the ball off the hosel.” To fix this error, position the ball back in your stance, use a shorter backswing and focus on making solid contact with the ball. You’ll get a clean strike and soaring shots.
Hit the sand behind the ball.
Fairway bunkers are a common hazard on any golf course, and they can be a real challenge to play from. But there are a few things you can do to improve your chances of getting out of a bunker cleanly.
First, open the clubface of your sand wedge. This will help you to dig into the sand and get under the ball. Second, aim slightly left of your target. This will help you to compensate for the fact that the ball will tend to hook when it comes out of a bunker.
Finally, make sure to hit the sand behind the ball. This will help you to create a cushion of sand that will help the ball to pop out of the bunker.
