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Old 12-03-2013, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by jimmy D View Post
The problem with the Sand Bunkers (not traps) is that since they are not inside nor under roof, they are exposed to the weather and sometimes the weather plays havoc with the terrain. I would suggest to lay up short and then hit a High Pitch shot. (please fix the divot on the green) and then just 2 putt, smile and move on to the next hole. If you are continually in the Bunkers you will eventually fiqure out how to hit out from them. or don't go in them. Keep raking those Bunkers.
Since we are correcting terminology, those divots on the green are called ball marks or pitch marks. I did see Mark Calcavechia take a divot on one of the double greens at St Andrews in the 1995 Open Championship. He decided to use a wedge vs attempting a super long putt.