Bunkers

[jbaitho78]

With the interesting rake video floating around the inter webs it made me think about some of the comments made,

What kind of bunker do you like around the green? Describe your dream greenside bunker below

 

[Griffsters]

Thankfully my golf obsession has not developed enough that I have a favourite dream bunker. Yet. They are still just a deep hole filled with sand to me, hopefully sand that is soft not cement like.

 

[Norrin Radd]

My ideal bunker is a non existent one

 

[Backache]

One that I miss

 

[backwoodsman]

Shallow, flat, and preferably covered in grass, cut to fringe or fairway height.

 

[Imurg]

My ideal bunker is a non existent one

Is the correct answer

 

[jim8flog]

One that my opponent is in when I am on the green.

 

[pokerjoke]

1 and a half inches of soft sand with a bit of firmness underneath,lovely
Hate bunkers with 6” of sand in

 

[Robin Hood]

definitely not this one

 

[inc0gnito]

ONe that’s deep enough I can’t thin it across the green if I mishit it.

 

[Orikoru]

Why would you have a favourite bunker? That would be like having a favourite place to be punched, or a favourite infectious disease.

 

[Jacko_G]

Bunkers was an absolute gentleman who sadly no longer posts on here.

Very nice person.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Consistent bunkers. I just want the same level of sand in each especially greenside. At my club sadly some are quite shallow, others have had loads of sand dumped in but it's too deep in places.

 

[inc0gnito]

Why would you have a favourite bunker? That would be like having a favourite place to be punched, or a favourite infectious disease.

You have to admit that hitting a nice shot out of a greenside bunker is extremely satisfying

 

[patricks148]

You have to admit that hitting a nice shot out of a greenside bunker is extremely satisfying

but not as satisfying as missing the bunker in the first place

 

[Orikoru]

You have to admit that hitting a nice shot out of a greenside bunker is extremely satisfying

I'll let you know if it ever happens.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

You have to admit that hitting a nice shot out of a greenside bunker is extremely satisfying

Even more satisfying to hole the bunker shot. Sadly it doesn't happen too often. Been working hard on my bunker play this summer and getting up and down more than I was and definitely getting closer more often. Love that sound when you hit the sand perfectly and use the bounce and it pops up high and soft

 

[Orikoru]

Even more satisfying to hole the bunker shot. Sadly it doesn't happen too often. Been working hard on my bunker play this summer and getting up and down more than I was and definitely getting closer more often. Love that sound when you hit the sand perfectly and use the bounce and it pops up high and soft

The annoying thing at our place is inconsistency of the sand. Depending on which hole you're on, there could be too much sand, or no sand at all. Sometimes you're not sure which it is until you've had a swing at it.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

The annoying thing at our place is inconsistency of the sand. Depending on which hole you're on, there could be too much sand, or no sand at all. Sometimes you're not sure which it is until you've had a swing at it.

Same at my place so you're not alone. We've definitely got several bunkers where you want avoid going in as there will be barely any sand at one part and a decent amount in other parts so it's a real lottery as to whether you can play a standard shot and the bounces hits the bottom and skids (thinned for miles) or can play a good shot. We have a couple where the sand is deep (goes a way up the shoes) and it is easy to plug and hard to play from. All I ask is consistency

 

[inc0gnito]

The annoying thing at our place is inconsistency of the sand. Depending on which hole you're on, there could be too much sand, or no sand at all. Sometimes you're not sure which it is until you've had a swing at it.

I remember seeing a tip where you can tell what the sand is like underneath the surface by just noticing it as you shimmy your feet in when taking your stance. Works for me for the most part.