Even the best golfers can end up at the bottom of a sand trap every once in awhile and it pays to know how to get out of one. This is probably one of the most frustrating hazards you can run into while you’re golfing, but there are some tips that you can use that will help you keep your score intact. While it’s always best to avoid sand traps, when you do end up in one, these tips will help get you out.
1. Get the right kind of sand wedge.
There is a lot of variation in clubs, especially with different manufacturers. Ideally, you’re going to want to purchase a sand wedge that has a degree of 55 to 58 in loft. 57 or 58 is the best, but if you’re really a good player, you can get away with a 55. Simply by purchasing the right kind of sand wedge, you can conquer just about any trap. The bounce rate is also important here, and can have a big impact on where you end up on the green. Look for one that has a bounce rate on the lower end of the spectrum for greater control.
2. Correct your position.
If you are standing wrong, you’ll be putting the wedge too far underneath the ball, and the only place you’re going to go is down. It is important to open up your stance, and make sure that the club face is not closed. Work on this at home or in a practice trap until you develop the right feel. You should be able to see most of the club face when you are looking down at it from above.
3. Work on your swing.
It can be tempting to get really choppy with your swing, but this can spell disaster. Even though it is a pitch shot, you’re going to want to stay as fluid as possible. Work on bringing your club back slowly, along a straight line. The power will come when you connect with the ball, not with your backswing.
4. Learn how to snap your wrist.
We mentioned above that the point of impact is where you want to focus your power on this swing. Practice snapping your left wrist so that your hand is bent to left. Put your hands together without a club in a praying position and then snap them to the side. Add the club and make the same movement. That’s what it will feel like at the point when you are ready to hit the ball.
5. Putting it all together.
When you practice your sand trap shot, try to put all of these tips together so that it is one fluid motion. Start by working on the backswing and then add the snap at just the right moment. It can take a few tries to perfect this, but once you do you should see a big change in the way you play in the sand.
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Originally posted 2008-08-18 05:12:13. Republished by Old Post Promoter
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The Golf Club at Terra Lago is located in: Indio, CA
Phone: 760-775-2000
Website: http://golfclub-terralago.com
About the Course:
This is easily one of the most visually stunning courses we have ever seen, and if you love a challenge, this is the course, actually two courses, for you. The club is divided up into the north course and the south course, and each one does close briefly during the year (we’ve included that information below for you.) While this may not be a course for a true beginner, it offers a challenge to intermediate and professional players that is rare and well worth the trip.
What You Need to Know:
This is not a course to tackle without a cart, by any stretch of the imagination. The incredible terrain variations make it one of the most unique and difficult courses we have ever played. However, it’s a good kind of challenge, the kind that makes you want to keep coming back until you master the beast, and in fact, you may seriously consider moving here just to do it – we certainly did.
This is a very traditional course, so bring your regular golf attire, soft spikes and best behavior. We loved the fact that a round also gives you free access to the practice facilities and they were some of the best we’ve ever seen. The clubhouse is no letdown either. Easily one of the best courses we have ever visited, and that is saying quite a lot.
Playing Tips:
Your main issue with this course is going to be the natural terrain and the hideous bunkers. Polish your sand wedge now, you’re going to need it. The north course is a tad bit easier, but the south course is a killer, pocked with water hazards, bunkers and some amazing rolling hills.
Our favorite hole was the fourteenth on the south course. Bunkers dot the middle of the fairway, so forget about the old hit it straight and hope for the best strategy. Did we mention there is a precipitous drop on either side? Shoot short from the tee, and hope for the best – you’ll need all the luck you can get with this one.
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Fees:
May 6, 2008 Thru September 25, 2008
~ South Closed until October 9 ~
North South
$50 $50 Weekday (Mon-Thu)
$60 $60 Weekend (Fri-Sun)
$40 $40 Twilight (10:00 AM)
$30 $30 Super Twilight (12:00 PM)
September 26, 2008 Thru November 13, 2008
~ North closed October 9 - November 13 ~
North South
$90 $90 Weekday (Mon-Thu)
$100 $100 Weekend (Fri-Sun)
$65 $65 Twilight (1:00 PM) ** 12:00 PM beginning November 2 **
$45 $45 Super Twilight (2:00 PM) ** 1:00 PM beginning November 2 **
November 14, 2008 Thru January 8, 2009
~ Holiday Rates on 11/28 & 12/26 - 1/3
North South
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$100 $85 Weekend (Fri-Sun)
$65 $65 Twilight (12:00 PM)
$40 $40 Super Twilight (1:00 PM)
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$85 $85 Twilight (12:00 PM) ** 1:00 PM beginning March 8 **
$65 $65 Super Twilight (1:00 PM) ** 2:00 PM beginning March 8 **
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Originally posted 2008-12-15 05:57:50. Republished by Old Post Promoter
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