Golf tips from the Pro
Golf Tips from the Pro is a series that features tips from our professional golf coaches. This month’s contribution provided by Australian PGA Professional, Mr Garry J. Doolan focuses on tackling a bunker shot.
Garry Doolan’s golfing career spans over 35 long years, having owned and operated golf shops and driving ranges, in addition to playing and coaching golf. As one of the most sought-after coaches in Australia and Singapore, Garry has been coaching full-time for the past 25 years, during which he also headed eight golfing venues.
Over the years, Garry has introduced golf to thousands of people, a testament of his deep passion for golf.
Hitting over a bunker to a short flag is a tricky shot. First, choose a club with plenty of loft, lob wedge or sand iron. Play the ball from your left foot, open the clubface and keep it open as you hit the ball. DO NOT ROLL the clubface, commit to the shot longish swing go past the flag.
If you have any questions for Garry or would like to learn golf from him, you are welcome to email him at garry.everitt@gmail.com.