The buried lie in a bunker gives most club players fits of terror. That’s not necessary–simple understanding can cure your ills!

When your ball is buried in a “fried egg situation,” don’t open the blade, simply square it up, use the leading edge of the club as a digging device.

1. Place the back edge of the “fried egg” in the center of your stance. This is where you want the club to enter the sand.
2. Make your normal back and downswing with no follow-through.
3. Simply leave the club in the sand. The ball should pop out. Understand the ball will roll; it will have no backspin.