How to change bunker-shot distances — without changing your swing

GOLF Top 100 Teacher David Armitage explained how recreational golfers can alter bunker-shot distances without altering their swing technique. In an episode of Top 100 Teacher Sessions, Armitage outlined a straightforward system for controlling greenside bunker shots by adjusting club selection and clubface angles.

Armitage recommends using three wedges—gap wedge, sand wedge, and lob wedge—paired with three different face positions: square, 1 o'clock, or 2 o'clock. This combination yields nine distinct distances using a single swing, while golfers are also advised to account for sand firmness rather than attempting to manufacture spin.