Bunkers

March 27th, 2025

The 2025 Masters: 44 Masterpieces

April 2025, Augusta National, bunkers

February 12th, 2025

Ask A Super: You can remove rocks from bunkers, but where you should throw them might surprise you

The Rules of Golf allow you to remove loose impediments, like stones, from the bunker, but it turns out golf course superintendents have a strong preference for where you should put them.

October 3rd, 2024

Rules Review: I’m in a lousy bunker. Can I probe the sand to make sure I’m don’t hit something that damages my club?

It’s OK to probe underneath the surface of a bunker, but you can’t go poking around if your motive is to test the condition of the sand.

September 7th, 2024

In the sand, getting out is No.1, then comes controlling distance. Here’s how

Regulating distance from greenside sand is primarily about the through-swing.

Rules of Golf Review: My ball plugged in the sand. Can I take an unplayable and drop outside the bunker?

August 15th, 2024

Rules Review: My ball plugged in the sand. Can I take an unplayable and drop outside the bunker?

A fried-egg or nearly completely buried lie might give you pause as to what to do next, especially if you have a high lip in front of you. Can you get under the ball enough with your sand wedge to loft it out of the bunker? It’s a dilemma that might leaving you wondering about your options.

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June 4th, 2024

‘I can’t emphasise it enough’: Phil Mickelson’s bunker basics from his best season

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May 23rd, 2024

Why some courses invest up to $1 million in this sneaky genius bunker feature

Various makes of bunker liners have become prevalent on Australia golf courses. Here’s why they’re in vogue.

May 8th, 2024

One of the best bunker players ever shares his most trusted feel

Generally speaking, golfers run into two problems in bunkers.

February 7th, 2024

This trendy new bunker technique tour players use will probably help you

Look closely the next time you see a tour player hit a bunker shot, and there’s a good chance you’ll spot something interesting.

August 23rd, 2023

LPGA coach: 3 keys to hitting a high, spinny greenside bunker shot

Follow these three tips from Jorge Parada and you could see your bunker shots look more like Ryan O’Toole’s.

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Open Championship 2023: The bunkers are causing carnage at Royal Liverpool

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Open Championship 2023: Asian Tour winner finds 18th hole greenside bunker in two, manages to make closing 10(!)

No.1-ranked coach: This simple gripping mistake is sabotaging your bunker shots

Myth-busting: Fairway Bunkers

Ryder Cup 2021: Why players were warned of not breaking this rule at Whistling Straits

PGA Championship 2021: Why technically there are no bunkers (but a lot of sand) at the Ocean Course

January 24th, 2020

Butch Harmon: Simplify The Sand

Beat sand stress by getting a few basic things right.

December 19th, 2018

Matt Killen: There’s A Way Out

Your new plan for exiting steep-lipped bunkers.

July 4th, 2018

Stacy Lewis: Pick Your Pocket

It’s a great thought for a steep bunker face.

September 20th, 2016

THE 9 MOST IMPORTANT UNWRITTEN RULES OF GOLF

From gimme lengths, yelling “fore” to not filling in your divots, here are unwritten rules you should adhere to

March 1st, 2016

VIDEO: Tom Watson and Roger Cleveland on playing bunkers

Eight-time Major champion Tom Watson and legendary wedge designer Roger Cleveland believe there is only one club you should use from bunkers. Watson also gives his best tips for escaping the sand.

May 28th, 2015

The Bunker Slide Rule

Renowned instructor David Leadbetter shows you how to play with a purpose from the bunkers, and save more pars.

Leaderboard

RBC Heritage - 2025

Pos	Player	Tot	Thru	Rnd
1	Justin Thomas	-17	F	401
2	Andrew Novak	-17	F	401
T3	Daniel Berger	-14	F	4
T3	Mackenzie Hughes	-14	F	4
T3	Brian Harman	-14	F	4
T3	Maverick McNealy	-14	F	4
7	Tommy Fleetwood	-13	F	4
T8	Scottie Scheffler	-12	F	4
T8	Russell Henley	-12	F	4
T8	S.W. Kim	-12	F	4
T11	J.T. Poston	-11	F	4
T11	Sungjae Im	-11	F	4
T13	Sam Burns	-10	F	4
T13	Sepp Straka	-10	F	4
T13	Viktor Hovland	-10	F	4
T13	Cam Davis	-10	F	4
T13	Patrick Cantlay	-10	F	4
T18	Xander Schauffele	-9	F	4
T18	Sami Valimaki	-9	F	4
T18	Chris Kirk	-9	F	4
T18	Eric Cole	-9	F	4
T18	Jordan Spieth	-9	F	4
T18	Ryo Hisatsune	-9	F	4
T18	Tom Hoge	-9	F	4
T18	Shane Lowry	-9	F	4
T18	Keegan Bradley	-9	F	4
T27	Davis Thompson	-8	F	4
T27	Ryan Gerard	-8	F	4
T27	Billy Horschel	-8	F	4
T27	Max Greyserman	-8	F	4
T27	Wyndham Clark	-8	F	4
T32	Bud Cauley	-7	F	4
T32	Austin Eckroat	-7	F	4
T32	Matt Kuchar	-7	F	4
T32	Thomas Detry	-7	F	4
T32	Stephan Jaeger	-7	F	4
T32	Brian Campbell	-7	F	4
T38	Tony Finau	-6	F	4
T38	Aaron Rai	-6	F	4
T38	Byeong Hun An	-6	F	4
T38	Matt Fitzpatrick	-6	F	4
T42	Christiaan Bezuidenhout	-5	F	4
T42	Patrick Rodgers	-5	F	4
T42	Matthieu Pavon	-5	F	4
T42	J.J. Spaun	-5	F	4
T42	Taylor Pendrith	-5	F	4
T42	Akshay Bhatia	-5	F	4
T42	Justin Rose	-5	F	4
T49	Corey Conners	-4	F	4
T49	Denny McCarthy	-4	F	4
T49	Nick Taylor	-4	F	4
T49	Jason Day	-4	F	4
T49	Adam Scott	-4	F	4
T54	Collin Morikawa	-3	F	4
T54	Michael Kim	-3	F	4
T54	Ludvig Åberg	-3	F	4
T54	Sam Stevens	-3	F	4
T54	Will Zalatoris	-3	F	4
T54	Cam Young	-3	F	4
T54	Karl Vilips	-3	F	4
T61	Min Woo Lee	-2	F	4
T61	Adam Hadwin	-2	F	4
T61	Gary Woodland	-2	F	4
T61	Lucas Glover	-2	F	4
T61	Jacob Bridgeman	-2	F	4
T66	Robert MacIntyre	-1	F	4
T66	Harris English	-1	F	4
68	Rickie Fowler	E	F	4
69	Sahith Theegala	+1	F	4
70	Max Homa	+2	F	4
71	Nick Dunlap	+6	F	4
72	Joe Highsmith	+7	F	4