The next time you're in a sand trap...read this 📬 (Also, is Tiger fighting YT?)

Hey there, fairway friends! Good morning to all you golf enthusiasts.

Ever wondered what the pros do differently in those tricky bunker situations? Or maybe, what's the beef between YouTube golf tutorials and Tiger Woods?

In today's edition, we're diving deep into:

⛳️ The do's and don'ts of bunker shots,

🎭 Exploring a juicy bit of golf drama

And sharing some fairway finds that might just up your game. Oh, and did someone say discounts? 🤑

Stay with us for PGA tour updates, Mulligan Memes to tickle your funny bone, and an answer to our trivia that's sure to impress at the 19th hole. And remember, as John Daly famously said, "Grip it and rip it!" 😉

Alright, enough of the chit-chat! Let's dive into the green and get started. ⛳️🏌️‍♂️

Trivia Question: Who has the record for the lowest score ever recorded in a major championship? (Hint: It was in 1991) Answer Below.

🏌️‍♂️ From Duffer to Dazzler

6 Dos and Don’ts for Getting Out of Bunkers

Even if we don’t like to admit it…

We’ve ALL ended up in a bunker before.

Either due to an unlucky gust of wind or a bad bounce

(And possibly because we forgot our 60* wedge can’t quite make it 90 yards WITH back spin included)

So let’s break down the 6 things you can do to recover from unfortunate bunker shots…

✅ Shuffle Feet into sand and bend the knees: While both of these are to be done minimally, ensuring your feet are flat and your balance is secure will drastically improve your shot.

❌ DON’T lean back and “scoop the ball”: You need to keep your swing as normal as possible, leaning back on your shot will cause you to hit way too far behind the golf ball and make your wrists work more than they should.

✅ Hit Behind the Golf Ball: I know I just talked about not hitting too far behind your ball but that’s because it’s a balance. You should try to hit about two inches behind the ball but you can move that number slightly to change how much back spin and lob your shot has.

❌ DON’T stop your club at the ball: This is a problem too many people have. You lose all the height of your shot when you stop shy. Follow through.

✅ Use the RIGHT Club: There’s a difference between Sand Wedges and Lob Wedges (I’ll put my favorite of each down below). Both get you out of sand traps but the Sand Wedge gives you more roll in case you’re farther away from the pin. The Lob Wedge, on the other hand, gives you more backspin and loft when you need backspin.

❌ DON’T Over Focus on “Flag Position”: Don’t take risky shots that will put you closer to the pin when you know you’ll lose another stroke and stay in the bunker. Set yourself up for the best next shot possible, but don’t act like you all of a sudden have a PGA level lob shot.

If you want a step-by-step breakdown as well, go check out European and PGA Coach, James Ridyard, who created a video on getting out of bunkers

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Tiger Woods vs. YouTube Golfers 👀

A couple weeks ago Tiger Woods was asked a very interesting question.

One he’s undoubtedly been asked time and time again.

“What advice would you give to a beginner at golf?”

You can watch the video down below for his response…

BUT in case you didn’t watch it his answer was,

“Don’t watch f💩ing YouTube”

Something that famous YouTube Golfer Rick Shiels had a few words on for sure.

Now, both Rick and Tiger have valid points.

✅ There’s no amount of video watching that beats “hitting balls” as Tiger puts it

HOWEVER…

😬 Not everyone’s full time job is “hitting balls” as Rick Shields and other commentators put it.

So I think the most correct way of saying it is, like most things in the world, a little bit of both

YouTube is AWESOME, especially when you’re just starting out.

BUT, if it’s taking you away from getting to the greens then it’s best to follow Tiger’s advice and…

“Don’t watch f💩ing YouTube”

Now I’m definitely not perfect.

I’ve watched WAY too much YouTube videos on golf.

Though I’ve recently loved getting into online golf trainings to help me focus on a few parts of my game I’m trying to focus on.

Curious what everyone’s thoughts on online golf trainings to, let me know down below!

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