Most golfers don't know the rules. Most golfers try to hit the ball where it lies even though they have options. The next time anyone is in a money game ask everyone what the rules are for an Unplayable Lie in a Bunker and see if they even know.
Option 1 – Take a drop of no more than 2 club lengths no closer to the hole, but
still in the bunker incurring a 1 shot penalty [I find it hard to believe that a dropped ball from shoulder length will bury itself.]
Option 2 – Replay the shot from the original position incurring a stroke and
distance penalty [more often then not, this is the best option]
Option 3 – Go back as far as you like in the bunker and drop keeping that spot
where your ball laid between you and the hole. This incurs a 1 shot penalty
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