Nicola Moult Golf Academy

Club to use - Sand Wedge

Set-up

  1) Clubface - turn the clubface slightly open.
  2) Grip - place the hands half way down on the grip.
  3) Ball Position - 1 inch forward to centre.
  4) Stance - slightly wider then normal, shuffle feet into the 
      sand.
                 - to create a firm base.
                 - to lower your body into the sand.
                 - to gain feedback as to how much sand is in the 
                   bunker.
  5) Posture - bend forward from the hips to creat room for the  
                                         hands and arms to swing through.
                                                     - Bend the knees.
                                             6) Weight Distribution - 60% 40%, 60% of the weight should
                                         be on your leg closest to the target.

 
   Clubface and Body Aim                         
    When you open the clubface it will aim to the right of the right of
    your target, to correct this turn you body slightly to the left, now 
    the clubface will aim towards the target - see pic opposite

 

                                                    

     
     Swing Motion

      1) Keep 60% of weight on your leg closest to the
          target during the backswing.
      2) Maintain a soft grip pressure to allow the wrists
          to hinge.
      3) Turn your shoulders as you take the club away.
      4) the swing length is dependant on the length of
          shot.

     

Impact 

Allow your wrists to un-hinge at impact to achieve a full extension of arms and club into the sand and under the ball.

Try to contact the sand about 2 inches behind the ball.
 

       transfer you weight through the shot.