Following on from the very helpful comments from my last post, I have discovered (yet) another lagging (but not the good lag) aspect of my game... Bunker play.
So I've watched all the instructional vids, read up about it etc and I can get out ok but I just struggle to find any type of consistency. My typical setup for a non-plugged lie is:
(1) set up feet slightly open to target (dig into sand if necessary)
(2) open blade, then re-grip
(3) swing smoothly and aim to strike the sand about 5cm behind the ball and hear that skipping sound when the sand is compacted
Often it seems like the ball just barely gets out and other times I connect with the ball a little too well and makes me question my rhythm.
Is it simply an issue of inconsistently hitting the sand? I don't get much bunker practice in on the course, which would explain why it is so far behind other aspects of my game. Right now, I'm just happy to get out of the bunker and on the green, let alone think about where I want to land it.
I know I'm meant to hit it fat, but what is the proper sensation from making a solid swing from a regular lie (assuming the ball isn't plugged etc)? Are you even meant to contact the ball or feel like you contact the ball?
Sorry for the million questions...
Any drills you fellas might suggest?
Cheers