How to Play a Long Bunker Shot — Michele Low’s practical advice

Long bunker shots can feel intimidating, but in this clear and practical lesson, Michele Low explains how to approach them with confidence and control.

Aimed at intermediate golfers, this tip is ideal if you struggle to get enough distance from fairway or long greenside bunkers while still making clean contact.

Key Takeaways

• Treat long bunker shots more like a normal iron shot, not a short splash shot.
• Set up with the ball slightly further forward to encourage clean contact.
• Keep your lower body stable to avoid digging too much into the sand.
• Focus on ball-first contact, brushing the sand lightly rather than taking a deep divot.
• Commit to a full, confident swing to generate the distance needed.

Next time you find yourself facing a long bunker shot, trust this simple setup and swing thought from Michele Low to help you escape cleanly and advance the ball with confidence. For more practical, easy-to-apply tips like this, watch more Women & Golf instruction videos and keep learning from Michele Low.

Michele Low

Michele Low is a Golf Coach and Golf Professional. She aims to create simple and easy-to-follow YouTube videos to help you with your golf game. Her channel, Golf With Michele Low is home of Golf Coaching, Golf Tips, Golf Course Vlogs and every other thing about golf.