Don't get bogged down in those bunkers

Ever notice how high handicappers dread hitting into bunkers while pros would rather land in the friendly confines of a sand pit than in snarly rough close to a green?

The pros like hitting from sand because they know how the ball will release from it and they understand the techniques involved in escaping its grip depending on the lie. High handicappers act as if they are walking into quicksand when entering a bunker and their fear of not escaping its grip often results in multiple flailing-away efforts with no success.

Here's a video that can help anyone better understand what technique should be applied depending on the lie of the ball. Hope it helps.