Scottie Scheffler’s ‘very important part’ to bunker play? It features your hands
PGA Tour pro Scottie Scheffler has been in scintillating form this season, winning four tournaments, including the Masters and the WGC-Match Play. He has also spent time at the top of the world rankings. Part of the reason for Scheffler’s success has been his improved bunker play. Scheffler, with the help of instructor Randy Smith, has been working on using his hands more actively in the bunker. This allows him to better control the club and hit the ball more consistently. “My hands are a very important part of getting me out of the bunker,” Scheffler said. “I use my hands to manipulate the club and get the ball out of there.” Scheffler’s method requires him to use his hands to open the clubface and then use his left hand to turn the clubhead back toward the target. This method works well for Scheffler because he is able to use his hands to control the club and get the ball out of the bunker without hitting it fat or thin.