Line in the Sand
Draw a line in the sand 2 in behind the ball and rehearse entering the sand on the line. Record each of 15 swings as Before the Line, On the Line, or After the Line to build a repeatable bunker entry point.
Bunker Beginner ~15 min 4 difficulty levelsDifficulty levels
Setup & execution
Draw a line in the sand 2 in behind the ball. Take 15 full bunker shots with a ball in play, entering the sand on the line every time. Read the divot after each shot and record it as Before, On, or After the Line. As you improve, remove the drawn line and keep the same entry point by feel.
Goal
Enter the sand on the line on at least 8 of 15 swings to pass the Classic scoring option, and assess divot shape for quality.
Tour context
Mid-handicap players who improve their sand entry point typically reduce their bunker average from 3.0 to 2.3 strokes per attempt — a direct reflection of scoring improvement around the greens.
Scoring options
Pick how you are rewarded. Each option records different outcomes and feeds different insights.
Classic
You enter on the line or you don't. A miss costs you nothing.
Points
Entering behind the line costs; thin is only a zero.
Every Shot Counts
The line or nothing — every miss costs you a point.
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