In golf, there are two different types of bunkers: sand bunkers and waste bunkers. The Rules of Golf govern what golfers can and cannot do in sand bunkers and waste bunkers, and not knowing the ...

Slapping the sand off your shoes after leaving a bunker is a norm that's often first learned by young golfers watching the pros on TV. Phil Mickelson, in particular, makes it look pretty cool. But how ...

One of the most difficult shots for the recreational golfer to hit is a bunker shot. The explosion shot out of the sand, particularly a greenside bunker, usually calls for a different technique than ...

Old dogs might not be great at learning new tricks, but they’re pretty good at teaching time-worn skills. Take Mike “Fluff” Cowan as a case in point. At 76, the veteran Tour caddie, best known to many ...

Allan Doyle in action during the first round of the 2007 PGA Champion’s TOUR at Newport Beach Country Club in Newport Beach, California on March 9, 2007. Champions Tour - 2007 Toshiba Classic - First ...

Want to get better from greenside bunkers? Give yourself a challenge. Grab an 8-iron and go to work. With the limited loft of this club (compared to a sand wedge), you’ll need to do things that create ...