Okay, so, I wanted to try out this whole “brysons bunker shot” thing. I’d heard some folks talking about it, and, well, I’m always up for trying something new on the course. Bunker shots, you know, they’re not exactly my strong suit. I usually end up either leaving the ball in the sand or sending it flying way over the green. So, this was a chance to maybe, just maybe, get a little better at them.
First thing I did was watch a few videos online. Just regular folks, not pros, trying to explain how it’s done. The basic idea is to hit the sand a couple of inches behind the ball. Sounds simple, right? It’s not. Or at least, it wasn’t for me.
I headed out to the course early one morning, armed with my trusty sand wedge and a bucket of balls. Found a nice, quiet practice bunker and started swinging. The first few attempts were, well, let’s just say they weren’t pretty. I was digging trenches in the sand, and the ball was barely moving. I was probably taking too much of a backswing and then stopping. Classic stuff.
Then, I tried to focus on making a shorter backswing and actually accelerating through the shot. Like, really trying to feel like I was splashing the sand out of the bunker. This was the advice that one of the guys in the video gave, and, surprisingly, it started to work a little.
- Short backswing: I really focused on keeping it short and controlled.
- Hit the sand: I aimed a couple of inches behind the ball, just like they said.
- Accelerate: This was the key. I tried to speed up my swing as I hit the sand.
I kept at it, hitting ball after ball. Slowly but surely, I started to see some improvement. The ball was actually getting out of the bunker and landing somewhere near the green. It wasn’t perfect, not by a long shot, but it was definitely better than before.
I spent a good hour just practicing these bunker shots. My arms were tired, and my back was starting to ache, but I felt like I had actually learned something. I guess the whole point of the “brysons bunker shot” is to get that feeling of hitting the sand and letting the club do the work. It’s not about brute force, it’s about technique. I need to keep this stuff in my mind.
So, yeah, that was my experience with the “brysons bunker shot.” It was frustrating at times, but also kind of rewarding. I’m definitely going to keep practicing, and hopefully, one day, I’ll be able to hit these shots consistently. Who knows, maybe I’ll even start to enjoy them. Probably not, but hey, a guy can dream, right?
What I learned
This whole thing taught me that even the most difficult shots can be improved with practice and the right technique. It’s all about breaking it down, focusing on the fundamentals, and not being afraid to experiment a little. And, of course, having a lot of patience. These bunker shots will be practiced by me again and again.