Mark Blackburn describes exactly why the Stinger is a go-to option at the Open Championship and provides the keys to hitting this low-flying, long-rolling specialty shot.
Corey Lundberg shares some simple adjustments you can make in club selection and technique that will allow you to hit it close in tough wind conditions.
TIP #3- NIGHTMARE BUNKER LIE
The pot bunkers at Royal Portrush are true hazards. Sometimes, simply getting out is an achievement and as Jonathan Yarwood demonstrates, when you’re faced with those awkward, cornered bunker lies, creating a stance that allows you to swing in balance is the key.
Distance control is the key to long putts and Trillium Rose shares a simple concept to help you lag the ball close.
TIP #5- DIG VS. SKID IN COARSE SAND
The bunkers at links courses use much coarser sand than the powdery sand we often encounter in the states. As Jonathan Yarwood shows, a dig technique is much more effective to escape from coarse sand.
If you can hit a standard pitch shot, Jonathan Yarwood shows how you can hit a low punch, a shot you’ll see frequently this week at Royal Portrush.
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