Great golf help to improve your game

Here is some great golf help for controlling the distance on your bunker shots, as well as escaping from a plugged lie.

The general rule is that my setup position should be squarer to the target, the further I want my ball to travel.

Here is a very effective drill I use on the practice range.

To hit the ball higher and with less distance, I simply move my feet further left of the target (clubface square to the target).

In order to hit the ball further, I move my feet squarer to the target line, as this set-up will create a lower ball flight and in turn more distance (my clubface stays square to the target).

By controlling my distance through my set-up, I can keep my swing the same for every shot, which will add greater consistency to my bunker play.

The chances of a plug lie during a round of golf is not that great, but knowing how to escape from such a lie will save you a shot when it does happen!

1. Set your stance and clubface square at address.

2. Position the ball slightly further back in your stance, as this will allow a steeper angle of attack.

3. With your hands forward, make an aggressive swing (hitting the sand first) - the club will simply pop the ball out of the sand.

4. Bear in mind that the ball will fly lower, with less backspin from a plugged lie.