How to Choose the Right Wedge and Hit Better Bunker Shots

Bunker shots are one of the biggest sources of frustration for golfers, and most of the time it’s not the swing, it’s the wrong tool for the sand you’re playing in. In this video, Erika Larkin breaks down how to choose the right wedge for the conditions in front of you, why bunker shots get so overcomplicated, and three simple steps to set up and swing your way out of almost any lie with less effort than you’d expect. Grab our free guide to the 5 Principles of a True Swing and build the simple, pendulum-style motion that makes bunker shots feel easy → https://bit.ly/3DMcCb7 In this video you’ll learn: - How bounce works on your wedges, and why a high-bounce sand wedge is built for soft, fluffy sand while a gap or pitching wedge can save you from bladed shots out of firm, hard-packed lies - Why bunker shots are really just a half-swing pitch motion, and how freely hinging wrists going “L to L” get the club working down into the sand instead of picking the ball clean - How the “umbrella position” keeps your swing vertical enough to splash the sand, and why golfers who get too round or flat tend to struggle in the trap - Where to set your ball position, stance, and splash zone so the ball sits in the middle of your divot and pops out high and soft - How to scale your bunker shots with swing size and club choice, and why splashing the sand toward your target matters more than adding muscle Subscribe to True Swing for new golf instruction every week. Other Videos You’ll Love → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4C7ArbNrSEs → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVgAn5J4ex4 → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTb_WE7_sww Ready to Take the Next Step? → Get Personalized Golf Swing Feedback: https://bit.ly/3ZUZdVM → True Swing Foundations Online Course: https://bit.ly/4h00OB7 → Book a 3-Day Golf Retreat: https://bit.ly/4c5ptBU → Book a Half or Full Day Golf Clinic: https://bit.ly/4w1YS1N → Learn About Our Method: https://bit.ly/4iPib7V 📲 Follow Erika & True Swing https://www.instagram.com/true.swing.golf/ https://www.tiktok.com/@trueswinggolf https://www.facebook.com/erikalarkingolf https://www.instagram.com/erikalarkingolf/ https://trueswing.com True Swing by Erika Larkin is a simpler approach to golf that helps casual players find their rhythm, reduce frustration, and unlock their most natural swing. Through in-person retreats, intuitive coaching, and feel-based methods, we help golfers of all ages and abilities fall in love with the game again—no pressure, no gimmicks, just better golf. #TrueSwing #GolfTips #GolfDrills #ErikaLarkin #GolfSwing #PGAPro #GolfRetreat #SimpleGolf #GolfInstruction #WomensGolf #MensGolf #Golf